The Enigmatic Sarcophagus of King Tabnit: A Lost Secret of Ancient Preservation
A Discovery Unlike Any Other In 1847, archaeologists in Sidon unearthed an astonishing relic—the sarcophagus of King Tabnit, a Phoenician ruler (549–539 BC). At first, it seemed…
Mystery Unveiled: The 4,600-Year-Old Egyptian Pyramid’s Secret and the Pharaohs’ Journey to the Afterlife
Mystery Unveiled: The 4,600-Year-Old Egyptian Pyramid’s Secret and the Pharaohs’ Journey to the Afterlife. The Egyptian Pyramids are one of the last ѕᴜгⱱіⱱіпɡ wonders of the ancient…
The Gold Bust of Marcus Aurelius and the City of Aventicum
In 1939, the gold bust of a Roman emperor later identified as Marcus Aurelius was found in a sewer channel during excavations in Avenches, Switzerland – known…
Who Are The Anunnaki? The Real History Of These Sumerian Gods
A group of ancient Mesopotamian gods, the Anunnaki are also sometimes theorized to be a race of prehistoric aliens who came from the planet Nibiru. A carving…
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…