World’s Oldest Bridge Is Still In Use & You Can See It In Greece
For nearly two millennia, the Little Theatre of Epidavros lay underground. Its engraved seats, concentric and tiered, belonged to a world of roots; in this case the roots of…
Decapitated Statues of Greek Deities Finally Reunited with Their Heads
Excavations at western Anatolia’s ancient Greek city of Aizanoi (also spelt Aezani) continue to unearth stunning artifacts and architectural wonders. The latest in the series of fascinating…
The Ziggurat of Ur is a Neo-Sumerian ziggurat in what was the city of Ur near Nasiriyah, in present-day Dhi Qar Province, Iraq. The structure was built during the Early Bronze Age but had crumbled to ruins by the 6th century BC of the Neo-Babylonian period, when it was restored by King Nabonidus.
The Ziggurat of Ur, a monumental structure standing in Ancient Mesopotamia, has captured the imagination of historians and archaeologists alike. Standing in present day Dhi Qar Province,…
The Timeless Stairs of the Stepped Pyramid of Djoser: A Glimpse into Ancient Egypt’s Architectural Genius
The southern staircase of the 4,700-year-old Stepped Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara is a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian architecture. Commissioned by Pharaoh Djoser and designed by the…
700,000 Year Old Skull In Greece Makes The Hypothesis ‘Humans Emerged From Africa’ Shake?
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Mystery Solved: Pharaoh Queen Hatshepsut’s Remains Finally Identified!
Egyptian authorities said Wednesday that a mummy found a century ago has been identified as the remains of pharaoh Queen Hatshepsut, who ruled over Egypt during the…
The Mysterious Stone Discs of the Sahara — An Archaeological Enigma Beyond Time
In the barren heart of the Sahara Desert, near the Algerian-Malian border, archaeologists stumbled upon a site that continues to puzzle modern science — a cluster of…
The Windcatchers of Yazd — Ancient Persian Architecture and the Mastery of Desert Engineering
Nestled in the heart of the Iranian plateau, in the city of Yazd, stand the magnificent windcatchers known locally as Bâdgir. These towering adobe structures, dating back…
The Circus Maximus – The Grand Arena of Ancient Rome
Nestled between the Aventine and Palatine Hills in the heart of Rome lies one of the greatest architectural and cultural marvels of the ancient world — the…
Persepolis – The Eternal Citadel of the Persian Empire
Rising from the plains of Fars Province in southern Iran, the ruins of Persepolis—known in Old Persian as Parsa, meaning “The City of the Persians”—stand as a…