The Twelve Angled Stone in Cusco
The great architectural dominance of the ancient Inca civilization is one of the aspects that continue to baffle academics around the world. And one of the mysterious…
Layers of carbonate reveal the operation and decline of Barbegal, the largest ancient Roman water mill complex
Archaeologists and researchers have faced significant challenges in reconstructing the history of ancient structures from scant ruins. One such challenge has been the remnants of the Roman…
Pokekea Megalithic Site: Mirror of Advanced Civilization from the Sulawesi Plains
When visitors enter the Pokekea Megalithic Site, Baliura, Central Lore, Baliura, Poso, Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi, they will immediately be greeted by a 190-centimeter-high kalamba with a…
Ancient Aqueduct System Unearthed in Iran’s Borujerd
An official of Lorestan’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization announced the discovery of water transfer installations of an ancient aqueduct during excavations in Borujer; according to…
Diver Discovers 900-Year-Old Crusader Sword Off Israel’s Coast
A man diving off the coast of northern Israel, not far from his home, recently stumbled onto a 900-year-old sword dated to the time of the Crusades. Shlomi…
Chauvet Cave the discovery of 36,000-year-old art
The discovery of Chauvet Pont d’Arc cave on December 18, 1994 shocked the world. A team of explorers lead by Jean-Marie Chauvet squeezed through a tiny rock…
500-Year-Old Body of Man Wearing Thigh-High Boots Found in London Sewer Construction
During the construction of London’s mᴀssive “super sewer,” archaeologists discovered something unusual in the mud: a 500-year-old skeleton of a man still wearing his thigh-high leather boots….
The Stairs of Reconciliation-Double spiral staircases are not unheard of, but they are very rare
An architectural and engineering marvel is silently standing within a public building in the old town of Graz. Completed in 1438 under the guidance of Holy Roman Emperor…
Ollantaytambo’s Incredible Megalithic Structures
Ollantaytambo’s incredible megalithic structures include a megalithic fortress, countless perfectly cut andesite slabs scattered all over the area, polygonal walls, and a temple, all of which stand…
Scientists Revive Ancient Greek Papyri Burned at Mount Vesuvius
Scientists are reviving the ancient Greek Papyri that were burned in 79 AD following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. There are more than 1,800 papyri, sometimes referred…