This 3100 years old wooden stairs are oldest in Europe, and were found in a prehistoric Hallstatt salt mine in Austria.
This 3100 years old wooden stairs are oldest in Europe, and were found in a prehistoric Hallstatt salt mine in Austria. Transport Paths – The Hallstatt staircase…
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Archaeologists have long suspected that some of the “heads” on Easter Island had a buried body. At the same time, the “giant heads,” several meters high, were…
Nestled high in the Andes Mountains lies the lesser-known archaeological site of Tarawasi (Tarahuasi), home to a remarkable polygonal mortarless wall.
Nestled high in the Andes Mountains lies the lesser-known archaeological site of Tarawasi (Tarahuasi), home to a remarkable polygonal mortarless wall. This incredible structure stands as one…
Famous Tetrapylon Gate in Aphrodisias, in Turkey. This is off the beaten path so very few tourists compared to Ephesus. This Roman town was a tribute to goddess Aphrodite. The ruins are spectacular with the largest stadium (30,000) in Anatolia.
Famous Tetrapylon Gate in Aphrodisias, in Turkey. This is off the beaten path so very few tourists compared to Ephesus. This Roman town was a tribute to…
Researchers have uncovered significant structures beneath the Khafre Pyramid in the Giza Pyramid Complex using advanced synthetic aperture radar (SAR) tomography. The findings include eight mᴀssive cylindrical structures, descending 648 meters, and a complex system of chambers, including five stacked at the pyramid’s base, hinting at a more intricate purpose for the pyramid than previously considered. These discoveries suggest potential connections to other unknown structures beneath the Giza Plateau, although the exact purposes and origins of these structures remain under investigation.
Researchers have uncovered significant structures beneath the Khafre Pyramid in the Giza Pyramid Complex using advanced synthetic aperture radar (SAR) tomography. The findings include eight mᴀssive cylindrical…
Mummy Portrait of a Woman. Attributed to the Isidora Master, c. 100–110 A.D.
Mummy Portrait of a Woman. Attributed to the Isidora Master, c. 100–110 A.D. The Isidora Master is the тιтle bestowed upon the artist responsible for a striking…
In 1905, during the excavation of tomb KV 46 in the Valley of the Kings, archaeologists uncovered a substantial sarcophagus containing a mummy coffin.
In 1905, during the excavation of tomb KV 46 in the Valley of the Kings, archaeologists uncovered a substantial sarcophagus containing a mummy coffin. This tomb served…
“Imagine standing in the heart of Sicily, surrounded by the ruins of a luxurious Roman villa, when suddenly, your eyes fall on a breathtaking mosaic that has survived for over 1,700 years. This isn’t just any artwork—it’s a stunning depiction of the Greek myth of Arion, the legendary poet and musician of ancient Corinth, whose story is as dramatic as it is inspiring.
“Imagine standing in the heart of Sicily, surrounded by the ruins of a luxurious Roman villa, when suddenly, your eyes fall on a breathtaking mosaic that has…
The only mummy from which scientists didn’t dare and refused to remove the linen because there is no human being or technology in the whole world that can return it as it was. In 1919
The only mummy from which scientists didn’t dare and refused to remove the linen because there is no human being or technology in the whole world that…
The collection of 2,000-year-old Roman portraits discovered in Egyptian necropolises is a fascinating blend of Roman, Greek, and Egyptian cultural traditions. These works, often referred to as Fayum portraits (named after the Fayum Basin where many were found), are among the most striking examples of ancient funerary art. Dating back to the Roman period in Egypt (1st–3rd centuries AD), they provide a vivid and personal glimpse into the lives of individuals from millennia ago.
The collection of 2,000-year-old Roman portraits discovered in Egyptian necropolises is a fascinating blend of Roman, Greek, and Egyptian cultural traditions. These works, often referred to as…