The mummy of Maiherpri is so well preserved that it almost looks like he is in a peaceful sleep. He was buried in the Valley …

There are ancient monuments, and then there’s the Sphinx. Like many others, I call it The Vigilante or the Guardian of Giza. Also dubbed Abū …

Archaeologists in Turkey have unearthed a nearly 11,000-year-old statue that may depict a giant man clutching his penis, along with a life-size wild boar statue. The two statues come from the neighboring sites of Gobekli Tepe and Karahan Tepe, which are among the oldest temple sites in the world.

“It looks like a wolf, but it’s as big as a calf and much stronger…”. Those are the first descriptions of the beast of Gévaudan!

An Egyptian-French mission found the 80-foot-long ship beneath roughly 16 feet of hard clay. Photo: Christoph Gerigk © Franck Goddio / Hilti Foundation

Among many ancient civilizations in North and Central America, the Maya and Aztecs are considered to be the most developed ones. But there was one more perfect and the oldest civilization in the region called Olmec thrived from about 1500 BC to about 400 BC.

Egyptian kings have magic for all of us. But even more than kings, queens—especially the great ones like Nefertiti and Cleopatra—capture our imaginations. It is perhaps Hatshepsut, who was both king and queen, who is the most fascinating.

Archaeologists conducting excavations in Amasra, Turkey, have uncovered an ornate statue dating back to the 2nd century CE during the Roman period. Credit: Directorate of …

A recent study has unveiled the intentional crafting of spherical stone objects dating back 1.4 million years.

In the heart of Zaghouan, Tunisia, a silent testament to the grandeur of ancient engineering stands tall—the Roman aqueduct that has weathered the relentless march of time. This remarkable structure, stretching across the landscape for an impressive 132 kilometers, served a noble purpose in antiquity: to quench the thirst of the bustling city of Carthage.

A 𝚞ni𝚚𝚞𝚎, 𝚏𝚞ll-l𝚎n𝚐th m𝚞mm𝚢 sh𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚍, which is 𝚘v𝚎𝚛 2,000 𝚢𝚎𝚊𝚛s 𝚘l𝚍, h𝚊s 𝚋𝚎𝚎n 𝚍isc𝚘v𝚎𝚛𝚎𝚍 in 𝚊 m𝚞s𝚎𝚞m c𝚘ll𝚎cti𝚘n.

This Viking sword was found by reindeer hunters at high altitude in the Mountains of Oppland County. It may have belonged to a Viking who lost his way and died here 1100 years ago.

Hexagram made up of two equilateral triangles, used in history for the great populace of the ancient world but also as a symbol of the Jews and as an emblematic element in the decoration of synagogues.

An ancient man and woman have been found locked in a loving embrace for 3,000 years in a grave in Ukraine.

In the annals of history, few names shine as brightly as Ramesses II, also known as Ramesses the Great. This legendary pharaoh ruled Egypt over three millennia ago, from 1279 to 1213 BC, and left an indelible mark on the land of the Nile. His reign was marked by military conquests, architectural marvels, and an enduring legacy. Now, thanks to modern technology and the expertise of skilled archaeologists, we have the privilege of gazing into the face of this iconic ruler, with a remarkable facial reconstruction.

Instagram account geopizza shares the most known old settlements around the world with then vs. now photos. There are some incredibly well-preserved settlements like Abu Simbel Temple and also some vanished ones.

A deafening boom roars through Pompeii’s crowded marketplace. The ground shakes violently, throwing midday shoppers off balance and toppling stands of fish and meat. People scream and point toward Mount Vesuvius, a massive volcano that rises above them.

This is the surprising story about the mummified head of former nun Maria Rosenthal. 🕰️ Even though more than 300 years have passed, the head is still almost intact. Let’s travel back in time to Germany in 1742, at Hohenwart Abbey

Hin Sam Wan, which means Three Whale Rock, is a 75 million-year-old rock formation jutting majestically out of the mountains. It earned its name because from the right perspective, it looks like a family of whales.

Many of the greatest ancient discoveries originate from the region of Mesopotamia. Which are the most important ancient Mesopotamian inventions?