Amenhotep II was the son of king Thutmose III, father of king Thutmose IV and grandfather of Amenhotep III. Amenhotep II was the 7th king of Egypt’s 18th Dynasty (c. 1427–1401 B.C.)

The French excavator Victor Loret found the mummy of Amenhotep II in 1898, still resting in his own sarcophagus in his tomb (KV35) in the Valley of the Kings. At that time, before the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, he was the only king whose mummy had survived the vicissitudes of continued robbery and defilement and remained in his own sarcophagus in his own tomb.

In 1987, a captivating discovery an ancient fortified settlement belonging to the Sintashta culture , nestled in Russia’s Southern Urals , dating back to 2,000 – 3,000 BC.

In 1987, a captivating discovery was made by the University of Chelyabinsk’s archaeological expedition: an ancient fortified settlement belonging to the Sintashta culture , nestled in Russia’s Southern Urals , dating back to 2,000 – 3,000 BC. This enigmatic fortress, known as Arkaim, has been dubbed the Russian Stonehenge, with experts believing it to be even older than its famous British counterpart.

The medieval toilet or latrine, then called a privy or garderobe, was a primitive affair, but in a castle, one might find a little comfort and certainly a great deal design effort

The medieval toilet or latrine, then called a privy or garderobe, was a primitive affair, but in a castle, one might find a little more comfort and certainly a great deal more design effort than had been invested elsewhere. Practicality, privacy, and efficient waste disposal were all considered and, even today, one of the most prominent and easily identifiable features of ruined medieval castles is the latrines that protrude from their exterior walls. The term garderobe later came to mean wardrobe in French and its original meaning was because of space which in castle toilets was never bigger than necessary.

The Paleolithic site of Sungir is home to Paleolithic artifacts, clothing reconstructions, counters and calendars, revealing the unique burial practices of the ancient Sungir people of Russia

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The mystery of Skeleton Lake in Roopkund, India

Updated Sυпday, December 1st, 2013. Iп 1942, a British forest gυard was exploriпg a remote area of iп the Himalayaп Moυпtaiпs iп Iпdia, called Roopkυпd, wheп he made a grisly discovery, a lake sυr…

Ramses II (1303a.c.-1213a.c.) was the last great Pharaoh of Egypt, he lived to be 90 years old, had 152 offspring, was red-haired and measured 190cm when he was alive

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Ancient Cave Paintings Depict Strange Encounters

In the depths of remote caves, hidden from the prying eyes of modern civilization, lie some of humanity’s oldest and most enigmatic treasures: ancient cave paintings. These remarkable artworks, created thousands of years ago by our ancestors, offer a tantalizing glimpse into prehistoric life and the beliefs of ancient cultures. Among the myriad images of animals, hunting scenes, and ceremonial rituals, there are also depictions of strange encounters that defy easy explanation.