The Ingenious Ancient Well System of Nazca: A Testament to Water Management Mastery
The ancient Nazca civilization, which thrived in the arid desert of southern Peru, developed one of the most sophisticated water management systems of the ancient world. Despite…
Uncovering the Timeless Treasures of Lascaux Cave: A Journey Through Prehistoric Art
Deep within the picturesque Dordogne region of southwestern France lies a true wonder of the ancient world – the Lascaux Cave. This remarkable subterranean sanctuary, discovered by…
The Majestic Crowley Lake Columns: Nature’s Volcanic Masterpiece
The Crowley Lake Columns, located along California’s Eastern Sierra, stand as a striking testament to the ancient power of volcanic forces. These unique geological formations, rising up…
Kilistra: A Key to Ancient Anatolian Civilization
Kilistra, also known as Lystra, is an ancient city located 49 kilometers from Konya in central Turkey. Dating back to the 2nd century BC during the Hellenistic…
The mystery of the strange 3,500-year-old ancient village in Italy
Near the Giara, in central-southern Sardinia, stands the symbol par excellence of the Nuragic civilization, Su Nuraxi Barumini, a Nuragic village, the most impressive (and best preserved)…
Mummy of 10-month-old baby goes on show in world’s biggest mummy exhibition
More than 6,500 years ago in Peru, this tiny baby’s brief battle for life finally came to an end. The child, no more than 10 months old,…
Amun – King of the Gods in Ancient Egyptian-Greek Tradition
In the rich tapestry of ancient civilizations, few deities command the reverence and grandeur of Amun, the King of the Gods. Originating in Thebes, Egypt, Amun began…
Göbekli Tepe: The Mysterious Temple Rewrites History
Göbekli Tepe is a Neolithic site in Şanlıurfa, Turkey. Dated between 9600- 8200 BC, it is the oldest known temple in the world. The excavation of the…
Lion Gate Mycenae
This week I’m featuring a pH๏τo taken at Mycenae during my 2007 trip to Greece. The aptly named Lion Gate is the main entrance to the citadel…