Egypt opens 2,500-year-old mummy coffin
Egypt on Saturday displayed dozens of coffins of priests, high-ranking officials and social elites from the 26th Dynasty of ancient Egypt, dating back nearly 2,500 years, to…
Ancient Sᴀssanid Treasures at Risk: The Plight of Tang-e Chogan’s Bas-Reliefs
A Race Against Time in the Heart of Iran In the rugged landscape of Fars province, Iran, lies an ancient city named Bishapur. Within its boundaries, a…
The Majestic Ziggurat of Ur: A Journey Through Time
The Ancient Wonder Rises Standing proudly against the desert sky, the Ziggurat of Ur tells a fascinating story that spans four millennia. Built by King Ur-Nammu of…
Unveiling the Mystery of the Enormous Walls
The ancient walls of Sacsayhuamán in Peru have long been a source of wonder and speculation in the archaeological community. Located at a staggering height of 3,500…
The Atacama Giant: An Ancient Marvel in the Desert.
In the heart of Chile’s Atacama Desert lies a mysterious figure that has fascinated archaeologists and historians for centuries. The Atacama Giant, stretching an impressive 119 meters (390 feet) in length,…
Memorial to the Transatlantic Slave Trade, National Museum of Benin – circa 1992 CE
Emerging from the shallow waters of Ouidah, Benin, these haunting sculptures known as the Memorial to the Transatlantic Slave Trade were created in the early 1990s (circa…
Whispers of Antiquity: Unveiling the Acoustic Marvels of Sudama Cave
Discovering a Sonic Sanctuary of Ancient India In the heart of Bihar’s Barabar Hill complex lies Sudama Cave, a remarkable testament to the extraordinary architectural and acoustic…
The Timeless Tale of “Bison Licking an Insect Bite”: A Prehistoric Masterpiece.
Unveiling a 12,000-Year-Old Wonder Deep in the heart of southwestern France, an extraordinary artifact has emerged from the mists of time. Known as “Bison Licking an Insect…
Unveiling Herculaneum: A Time Capsule Beneath Vesuvius
The Discovery of a Roman Gem In the shadow of Mount Vesuvius lies a city that time forgot. Herculaneum, a once-thriving Roman resort town, was buried under…
The Aqueduct of Carthage: A Marvel of Ancient Roman Engineering
Nearly two thousand years ago, during the height of the Roman Empire in the 2nd century CE, the Romans embarked on an ambitious mission to overcome the…