The Secret of the Giant Walls
07 Th10 The enigma surrounding the giant walls of Sacsayhuamán in Peru has captivated archaeologists for decades. These imposing structures, constructed from mᴀssive blocks weighing several dozen tonnes and…
The Timeless Legacy of the Yılantaş Rock Tomb: A Phrygian Masterpiece
10 Th1 Introduction Nestled within the Göynüş Valley in Turkey, the Yılantaş Rock Tomb stands as an enduring testament to the ingenuity and artistic expression of the…
Jarlshof: A Gateway to Shetland’s Millennia-Long Legacy
16 Th11 Jarlshof, located at the southern tip of Shetland, stands as a remarkable archaeological site that encapsulates over 5,000 years of human history. From its Neolithic…
The Chauvet Cave: A Window to the Paleolithic World
Discovered in 1994 by three French speleologists—Jean-Marie Chauvet, Eliette Brunel-Deschamps, and Christian Hillaire—the Chauvet Cave is a breathtaking treasure trove of prehistoric art. Located in the Ardèche…
Sea God, see God | Visiting the House of Neptune in Herculaneum
The ᴀssociation between Herculaneum and Mount Vesuvius goes way back to 79 AD, where the fateful eruption of the volcano smothered this town under pyroclastic material. While this event…
Found After 93 Years: Ancient Kushan Coins Unearthed at Mohenjo Daro, the 5,000-Year-Old City
Unearthing the Past: Kushan Period Copper Coins Rediscovered at Mohenjo Daro After 93 Years After nearly a century, a pot filled with copper coins dating back to…
15,800-Year-Old Ice Age Engravings Reveal Earliest Depictions of Fish Trapping Nets
In the heart of Europe, along the banks of the Rhine River in Germany, archaeologists have uncovered a groundbreaking glimpse into prehistoric ingenuity. At the Gönnersdorf archaeological…
Excavating La Marmotta: 7,000-Year-Old Canoes Reveal Neolithic Nautical Genius
Pioneers of Neolithic Navigation: The Astonishing 7,000-Year-Old Canoes of La Marmotta In a groundbreaking discovery, archaeologists have uncovered five meticulously crafted canoes at the Neolithic lakeshore settlement…
A 4,000-Year-Old Blueprint: Inscribed Bricks Reveal Elamite Water Supply System in Western Iran
Rediscovering Ancient Mastery: Iran’s Elamite Irrigation System Reveals Ingenious Engineering In a remarkable archaeological discovery, researchers have unearthed inscribed bricks in the ancient town of Garan, located…
Unlocking History: 4,000 Clay Seals Unearthed in Iran Reveal 5,000-Year-Old Trade and Administration Systems
Ancient Trade Unveiled: 4,000 Clay Seals Found in Iran Archaeologists in Iran have uncovered a staggering 4,000 ancient clay seals at the site of Tappeh Teleneh in…