Magnificent ancient places on Earth: The Gate of Xerxes
Built during the reign of Achaemenid king Xerxes I (r. 486 – 465 BC), who called this his Gate of All Nations, the pillared entrance is guarded…
Tutankhamun had girlish hips, a club foot and buck teeth according to a ‘virtual autopsy’
With strong features cast in burnished gold, Tutankhamun’s burial mask projects an image of majestic beauty and royal power. But in the flesh, King Tut had buck…
Naqsh-e Rostam: A must-see tourist H๏τspot in southern Iran
Naqsh-e Rostam, meaning “Picture of Rostam” is named after mythical Iranian hero which is most celebrated in Shahnameh and Persian mythology. Back in time, natives of the…
Eerie child mummies that look like ‘tiny living dolls’ in Sicily tomb to be X-rayed to solve mystery
SCIENTISTS are embarking on a mission to unravel the mystery behind dozens of grisly child mummies buried in an underground tomb in Sicily. Remains of some of…
3,000-Year-Old Colossal Pharaoh Statue Moved to New Home
GIZA, Egypt — In 21st-century Egypt, the pharaohs still travel in style. A marching band and mounted military guard were on hand Thursday to escort an enormous statue…
Theatre Area of Pompeii
The theatre area of Pompeii is located in the southwest region of the city. There are three main buildings that make up this area: the Large Theatre, the Odeon (small…
The Temple of Artemis in Sardes.
After visiting the brief remains of Sardes, the ancient capital of Lydia, inside Asia Minor, we arrived to the place where the ruins of the mythical temple…
Five tombs uncovered in Egypt’s ancient Saqqara necropolis
As the excavation of the Saqqara archaeological site south of Cairo continues to turn up landmark discoveries, Egypt unveiled five tombs from the Pharaonic era on Sunday….
Ruins of Ephesus, Turkey
Ephesus Ruins The well-preserved ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus lie near the western shores of modern-day Turkey, where the Aegean Sea meets the former estuary of…
Unique Discovery at Sarmizegetusa Regia: A Treasure Unearthed
Sarmizegetusa Regia – The Enigmatic Capital of the Dacians Sarmizegetusa Regia, once the capital of the ancient Dacian Kingdom, is nestled deep in the Carpathian Mountains of…