Ancient Maya Tooth Bling Was Also Good for Oral Hygiene!
The Maya loved their bling and often decorated their teeth with gemstones. But maybe these weren’t all just for show. A new study conducted by the Center for Research and…
The Wonder of Machu Picchu’s Construction Technology
Here’s what we know. Machu Picchu was built in 90 years, between the years 1450 and 1540. It’s located on a crest of the Peruvian Andes by…
The Timeless Stairs of Djoser: A Journey Through Ancient Egyptian Architectural Brilliance
In the vast, sun-scorched landscape of Saqqara, a remarkable monument stands as a testament to human ingenuity and spiritual vision. The Stepped Pyramid, crafted over 4,700 years…
Unveiling the Past: Colorized Image Unveils King Tut’s Tomb Discovery
The Moment of Discovery: Preserving Ancient Egyptian Treasures In the crisp January air of 1924, a remarkable scene unfolded within the confines of a modest laboratory in…
Tutankhamun’s alabaster ship, an artifact from ancient Egypt, was crafted during his reign from approximately 1332–1323 BC
This alabaster boat is supported by a square pool-shaped foundation. It is regarded one of the most magnificent artefacts in King Tutankhamun’s collection. It was discovered in…
Mummy of a man, Louvre. Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 BC
It is the mummy of a man about 1.65 meter tall, who lived during the Ptolemaic Period (ca. 305-30 BC). The quality of its embalming, as well…
The size of some of the stones at Sacsayhuaman
Is it possible that ancient cultures possessed thousands of years ago a now-lost technology that allowed them to soften stone? According to numerous researchers, the answer is…
Uruk: The Ancient City Where Human Civilization Began
28 Th11 It is difficult to imagine that a city as grand and flourishing as Uruk, which played a crucial role in the dawn of human civilization,…
The World’s Oldest Pants: A 3,300-Year-Old Masterpiece of Ancient Weaving
Unearthing History: The Discovery of Bronze Age Trousers In 2014, archaeologists made a groundbreaking discovery in the Xinjiang Uighur region of China. They unearthed what would become…
The Majestic Rise and Poignant Fall of Palmyra: A Desert Oasis Turned Ancient Trade Metropolis
The Birth of a Desert Jewel In the heart of Syria, 130 miles northeast of Damascus, an ancient city emerged from the sands, its tale as mesmerizing…