The Colossus of Rhodes was a colossal statute of the Greek sun God Helios in the ancient Greek City of Rhodes and was erected to thank the…

The tomb of Yuya and Thuya, also known by its tomb number KV46, is the burial place of the ancient Egyptian noble Yuya and his wife Thuya, in the Valley of the Kings. They were the…

Archaeologists have discovered three of the world’s oldest mammoth ivory carvings, dating back 30,000 years. These three carvings were discovered in the Hohle Fels cave in the…

Nestled in the rolling hills of Oxfordshire, England, the White Horse of Uffington is one of the most striking and enigmatic landmarks in the British countryside. This prehistoric hill…

Ortahisar Castle, also known as the most spectacular fairy chimney of Cappadocia, is located in Ortahisar town of Nevşehir. Said to be one of the first multi-storey…

Artificial cranial deformatio Like many ancient Andean societies, the Paracas culture participated in artificial cranial deformation. Of the excavated and accessible skulls from the Paracas Cavernas, the vast…

The Basilica Cistern: An Ancient Marvel Beneath Istanbul’s bustling streets lies the Basilica Cistern, or “Yerebatan Sarayı” – the “Sunken Palace” or “Underground Palace”. I initially believed…

The “Capital of Persia” city of Persepolis was the ancient capital of the second dynasty of the Persian Empire with architectural works dating back to the time…

Great Zimbabwe was a medieval African city known for its large circular wall and tower. It was part of a wealthy African trading empire that controlled much…