Temple of Jupiter, a colossal Roman Temple, the largest of the Roman world, situated at the Baalbek complex in Heliopolis Syriaca, in modern Lebanon. The…
Home to the famed Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Babylon was believed by Mesopotamians to be founded by the god Marduk. Here
An interesting petroglyph is circulating the internet. Apparently, it was discovered in the Khakassia region, Siberia and that it dates to 5,000 BC. In any
Jarlshof is an ancient settlement near Sumburgh Head, the southern tip of the Shetland Mainland in northern Scotland. It is one of the most unique…
They are located 4 kilometers north from Nazca, in the valleys of Nazca, Taruga and Las Trancas. Of the 46 underground aqueducts found, 32 are still in
A 2,000-year-old мarble bυst foυnd trapped within a мedieval wall in Roмe мay depict the face of Dionysυs, the ancient god of wine and festivity.
Iron guntlet from a mass grave, battle of Visby.The Battle of Visby was fought in 1361 near the town of Visby on the island of Gotland, between the forces of the Danish king and the Gutnish country yeomen. The Danish force was victorious.Due to the heat, the dead had to be disposed of quickly, and many were buried in their armour. The archaeological excavation of one of the mass graves, in the 1930s, revealed over 1000 skeletons.
Egyptian archaeologists have announced a unique discovery of three mummies : including the body of a young woman and two children inside her body, all three placed in the same…
DNA from a fossil in Spain most closely matches another extinct human lineage, Denisovans, whose remains have been found thousands of miles away in Siberia.
Almost every culture that prevails around the world talks consists of ancient accounts that narrate the tales of giants living on the Earth. One more addition to such accounts is the ancient mural painting in the Nubian pyramids that portrays a ‘Giant’ carrying two elephants.
Along the east gradient of the tumulus are two non-pillaged cist graves; their investigation offers interesting evidence on the social rank of the defunct and on the burial habits of the time.
Built 1148, Saltford Manor House in Somerset is thought to be the oldest continuously occupied private house in England.
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Germanic tribes invaded the region following the fall of the Roman Empire
Sumer, or the ‘land of civilized kings’, flourished in Mesopotamia, now modern-day Iraq, around 4500 BC. Sumerians created an advanced civilization with its own system of elaborate language and writing, …
Zeynep Ahunbay The Land Walls (Walls of Theodosius and Blachernai) have undergone many repairs, the most substantial being the ones conducted in 20th century. While some of these repairs were aimed at conservation, others focused on the reconstruction of the walls. Since 1985, the Walls have been under the protection of UNESCO; however, they occasionally have also fallen under the category of “World Heritage in Danger.” For the preservation of the Walls, universities, international institutions and city administrators have acted together on many occasions, and this cooperation should conti
Ever found yourself cursing other tourists? Wishing for a photo album not populated by posing strangers? Dreaming of a meaningful experience not shared by
In the annals of history, ancient civilizations left behind more than just architectural wonders and cultural artifacts—they also etched enigmatic depictions of strange creatures into the fabric of time. This exploration delves into the rich tapestry of ancient evidence that provides compelling proof of encounters with mysterious beings from the past. From ancient art to textual accounts, the evidence of strange creatures invites us to peer into the shadows of history and reconsider our understanding of the world that preceded us.
Archaeologists refurbishing the Villa Adriana in the ancient Roman city of Stabiae on the Bay of Naples have uncovered an exceptionally well-preserved section of the villa’s water system. It consists of a large lead tank with conduits leading in and out, used to regulate the flow of water through the rooms of the villa. There are even stop keys still in place. It is shocking how plausibly modern it looks.