The Menhir de Champ-Dolent: A 9,000-Year-Old Giant of Brittany’s Ancient Landscape
19 Th12 Standing tall at 9.5 meters (31 feet) near Dol-de-Bretagne in Brittany, France, the Menhir de Champ-Dolent is one of the most impressive and mysterious megalithic…
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…
Abuna Yem’ata Guh | Tigray Region | Ethiopia
Abuna Yem’ata Guh is a stunning rock-hewn church located in the Tigray Region of northern Ethiopia. Positioned at an impressive height of 2,580 meters (8,460 feet) above…
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…