Archaeologists say 12,000-year-old flutes discovered in northern Israel may have been used to lure falcons
Archaeologists say 12,000-year-old flutes discovered in northern Israel may have been used to lure falcons New research reveals that about 12,000 years ago, in northern Israel, humans turned the bones of small birds into instruments that imitated the songs of certain birds. The small flutes could have been used to make music, call birds or even communicate …
Explore 1,400-year-old ruins, submerged in Eastern China – Atlantis of China
Explore 1,400-year-old ruins, submerged in Eastern China – Atlantis of China Deep in Qiandao Lake, between China’s Five Lion Mountains, lie the mysterious ruins of two ancient cities, dating back to the Han and Tang dynasties. Known as the ‘Atlantis of China,’ the place is largely preserved intact even after centuries. Qiandao Lake, also known …
Stone Penis Found in Medieval Spanish Ruins Had Violent Purpose
Stone Penis Found in Medieval Spanish Ruins Had Violent Purpose Archaeologists found a six-inch stone penis while excavating the Tower of Meira (Torre de Meira) in the city of Ría de Vigo in the northwest region of Spain. Phallic symbolism is commonly found in prehistoric artifacts, but it is less common in finds from the …
Boldt Castle | Reviving a Gilded Age Masterpiece
Boldt Castle, also known as Boldt Castle and Heart Island, is a magnificent mansion located on Heart Island in the Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence River, near Alexandria Bay, New York. It is a popular tourist attraction and a testament to the grandeur of the Gilded Age.
Vettuvan Koil | Preserving Ancient Marvels in India
India is a land of diverse cultures, traditions, and architectural wonders. Nestled among its rich heritage is the Vettuvan Koil, a remarkable ancient temple that stands as a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of the artisans of yore.
Freshwater and marine shells used as ornaments 30,000 years ago were discovered in Spain
Freshwater and marine shells used as ornaments 30,000 years ago were discovered in Spain In Malaga’s Cueva de Ardales, up to 13 freshwater and marine shells that were carefully transformed by humans between 25,000 and 30,000 years ago have been discovered. According to a study published in the environmental scientific journal Environmental Archaeology, the first …
A 42,000-Year-Old Foal Entombed in Ice Still Had Liquid Blood in Its Veins
A 42,000-Year-Old Foal Entombed in Ice Still Had Liquid Blood in Its Veins Last August, a group of mammoth tusk hunters unearthed the nearly intact remains of a 42,000-year-old foal during an expedition to Siberia’s Batagaika crater. Preserved by the region’s permafrost, or permanently frozen ground, the young horse showed no signs of external damage, instead retaining its skin, tail, …
Orichalcum, the lost metal of Atlantis, may have been found on a shipwreck off Sicily
Orichalcum, the lost metal of Atlantis, may have been found in a shipwreck off Sicily MYSTERIOUS metal ingots linked to the mythical civilisation of Atlantis have been recovered from an ancient shipwreck off the coast of Sicily. Archaeologists last month recovered a wealth of ingots of an unusual golden alloy from the wreck sitting in …
The Valley of Whales in the Middle of Egypt’s Desert is Millions of Years old
The Valley of Whales in the Middle of Egypt’s Desert is Millions of Years old The site is called Wadi Al Hitan, dubbed the Valley of Whales, located around 160 kilometers from the famous pyramids at Giza. An ancient Egyptian desert, once a vast ocean, guards the secret of one of the most remarkable transformations …