No statue of a pharaoh has ever been found further south of Egypt than this one. At the height of his reign, King Taharqa controlled an empire stretching from Sudan to the Levant.

The First Court is a complete ruin. It had once a double colonnade on the south side, and was possibly connected with what appear to have been the ruins of a

Entrance fees and online tickets Herculaneum. Other information such as opening hours, directions. An overview of the excavation. Is the visit worthwhile?

Medieval castles, often portrayed as grand structures of immense beauty and architectural marvel, have always captured the imagination of people across centuries. But beneath their …

Till about 30 years in the past, it was thought that ‘civilisation’ made its look with Sumerians, about 7000 years in the past. However few years in…

Professor of Assyriology, Matthew Stolper standing in entrance of the Colossal Bull Capital, from the Viewers Corridor of the Darius I (518-460 BC), Persepolis, Iran. Professor Stolper is likely one…

Did an advanced civilization disappear more than 12,000 years ago?

A carving illustrating the gods of the underworld / Wikimedia Commons The Hittite civilization was one of the cradles of human culture. Introduction “Hittites” is the conventional Engli…

Spread the loveVast DNA Analysis of Hundreds of Vikings Reveals They Weren’t Who We Thought A fascinating DNA study of more than 400 Viking skeletons has just re-written history. Today we know with certainty some Vikings were not those who we previously thought. Scientists have examined skeletons scattered across Europe and Greenland and cutting-edge DNA sequencing sheds … Read more

Explore the stunning underwater archaeological discovery of Heracleion, an ancient Egyptian city lost for over a millennium. Unearth treasures, statues, and insights into the past as we delve into the secrets of this submerged civilization near Alexandria.

The peculiarity is that on the stone thirteen rows of bricks are carved that become fluoresce when illuminated by ultraviolet light, and also on the apex of the pyramid there …

n a remarkable archaeological revelation, a thousand-year-old artifact with a peculiar shape has been unearthed, challenging the conventional understanding of ancient cultures and their craftsmanship. This discovery has captivated the attention of scholars and enthusiasts alike, prompting a reevaluation of historical narratives. Join us on an exploration of this enigmatic artifact, unraveling its mysteries and considering the implications it holds for our comprehension of the past.

Once upon an interstellar highway, in a galaxy not so far away, a group of eccentric extraterrestrials, known as the Zogbians, were embarking on a …

The Nemi Ships were large Roman vessels, essentially floating palaces built in the 1st century at Lake Nemi by the Roman Emperor Caligula.

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The archaeological sites in Ecuador are often overshadowed by more popular locations in neighboring Colombia and Peru. However, archaeology enthusiasts have a wealth of options including more than just well-known Ingapirca to admire.

The Great Pyramids of Giza have stood tall for 4500 years and remain as the last wonder of the world to stand intact.

Uncovering prehistoric wonders!  Scientists have unearthed a colossal set of dinosaur tracks dating back 70 million years in Alaska. The discovery sheds new light on …

The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir contains a large collection of artifacts.

Did you know that the legend of the mermaid is of Iraqi origin? The Mesopotamian legend states that the god Enki sent knowledge to humans …