Riddle solved: Why was Roman concrete so durable?
Caption: A large-area elemental map (Calcium: red, Silicon: blue, Aluminum: green) of a 2 cm fragment of ancient Roman concrete (right) collected from the archaeological site of…
Ancient statue of Hercules discovered during sewage repair works in Rome
AP PH๏τo – Copyright AP PH๏τo Copyright AP PH๏τo An ancient statue depicting Roman demi-god Hercules has been discovered during sewage repair works underneath an archaeological park in the Italian capital….
Etruscan Terracotta Sculptures and Vent Holes
Rear view of “Apollo” from the Temple of Veii, c. 510-500 BCE. Terra-cotta, 5’10” I’ve been thinking about the statues from the Temple of Menerva (also spelled…
Sacsayhuaman: Ruins of a Magnificent Inca Fortress
There’s no doubt about it; the Incas constructed many incredible archaeological sites, the most famous of which is Machu Picchu. In and around the city of Cusco, there…
The ѕword from the Anglo-Sаxon Sutton Hoo ѕhip-burial dаtes to аpproximаtely AD 620 аnd wаs found іn Suffolk, Englаnd.
The ѕword from the Anglo-Sаxon Sutton Hoo ѕhіp-burіal dаteѕ to аpproximаtely AD 620 аnd wаѕ found іn Suffolk, Englаnd. Thіѕ ѕword іѕ аmong the mаny аrtіfаcts unсovered…
Mummy of Egyptian pharaoh digitally ‘unwrapped’ after 3,000 years
Scientists have used non-invasive imaging to see inside the burial wrappings of the Egyptian Pharaoh AmenH๏τep I. For the first time in 3000 years, the digital ‘unwrapping’…
Meet the Giant Sequoia, the ‘Super Tree’ Built to Withstand Fire
Mammoth redwood trees have evolved along with fire, but humans are disrupting that delicate balance When the Grizzly Giant sprouted from the ground in what is now…
Mummy of Lady Rai
The mummy of Lady Rai is one of the oldest known mummies uncovered in Egypt. She was discovered in 1881 and researchers estimate that she was about…
Restoring Ancient Beauty: The Roman Mosaic of Castulo, Spain
This image shows a meticulous restoration of a stunning Roman mosaic discovered at the archaeological site of Castulo, located near modern-day Linares, in Jaén, Spain. Castulo, once…
Sigiriya – Ancient Sky City Built With Advanced Technology
One of the most impressive places in Sri Lanka is Sigiriya, a site often named the 8th wonder of the world. Sigiriya was also home to an…