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 …
Unprecedented drought reveals 7500-year-old Spanish Stonehenge
Unprecedented drought reveals 7500-year-old Spanish Stonehenge Rising temperatures and drought conditions have caused serious problems for human populations all over the world, according to the World Health Organization. Those dramatic changes in landscape brought on by lowering water levels, though, have also led to a number of notable discoveries, as Insider notes. One area particularly …
Ruins of a 3000-year-old Armenian castle found in Lake Van – Turkey
Ruins of a 3000-year-old Armenian castle found in Lake Van – Turkey A team of Turkish archaeologists has discovered the remains of what is believed to be a 3,000-year-old castle from the Armenian kingdom of Urartu (Ararat) submerged underwater in Lake Van. The underwater excavations were led by Van Yüzüncü Yıl University and the governorship …
Scientists discover 4 new Nazca Geoglyphs using AI deep learning
Scientists discover 4 new Nazca Geoglyphs using AI deep learning Scientists from Japan used AI deep learning to discover new geoglyphs in the Arid Peruvian coastal plain, in the northern part of Peru’s Nazca Pampa. The research has been ongoing since 2004 by a team from Yamagata University, led by Professor Makato Sakai. Yamagata University …
Excavations Near Stonehenge Uncover Bronze Age Barrow Cemetery
Excavations Near Stonehenge Uncover Bronze Age Barrow Cemetery The Cotswold Archeology team excavating at the site of a planned housing development near Salisbury, England, has unearthed a giant barrow cemetery that could be between 3,500 and 4,000 years old. Wiltshire is well known for its Bronze Age barrows, particularly those found within the World Heritage …
Paleontologists say the world’s oldest-known burial site was found in South Africa
Paleontologists say the world’s oldest-known burial site was found in South Africa American explorer and scientist Lee Berger in South Africa said they have found the oldest-known burial site in the world, containing remains of a small-brained distant relative of humans previously thought incapable of complex behavior. However, the scientist announced the discovery of a …
The тιтanic: A Tragic Tale of Glory and Sorrow
The name тιтanic evokes a mix of fascination, tragedy, and awe. This legendary ship, hailed as the “unsinkable,” met a tragic fate that forever changed the course of maritime history.
Drachenburg Castle | Where Fairytales Come to Life
Perched majestically atop a hill overlooking the stunning Rhine River, Drachenburg Castle, also known as the Dragon Castle, stands as a testament to the grandeur and enchantment of a bygone era.
Kopice Castle in Poland: A Majestic Fortress Steeped in History
Nestled amidst the picturesque Polish countryside, Kopice Castle stands as a majestic fortress, bearing witness to centuries of history and captivating visitors with its grandeur.
New suspect in the greatest act of vandalism in the history of dinosaur study
New suspect in the greatest act of vandalism in the history of dinosaur study Researchers from the University of Bristol are rewriting the history of paleontology’s darkest and most bizarre event. Vandals with sledgehammers destroyed skeletons and models intended for display in New York’s first dinosaur museum before it was even finished in 1871. For …