Ramesses II: The Reconstructed Face of Power
Ramesses II: The Reconstructed Face of Power After 3,200 years, the “handsome” face of Ramesses II, one of ancient Egypt’s most influential rulers, has been revealed ….
Yes, it is real: A 476,000-year-old wooden structure built by humans was found in Zambia, Africa.
Yes, it is real: A 476,000-year-old wooden structure built by humans was found in Zambia, Africa. A very old wooden structure found deep in a riverbank could…
Head of Akhenaten. New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Amarna Period, c. 1352-1334 В.С. Tel el-Amarna, Egypt. Akhenaten also spelled Akhenaton or Echnaton was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh reigning c. 1353–1336 or 1351–1334 BC, the tenth ruler of the Eighteenth Dynasty. Before the fifth year of his reign, he was known as AmenH๏τep IV.
Head of Akhenaten. New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Amarna Period, c. 1352-1334 В.С. Tel el-Amarna, Egypt. Akhenaten also spelled Akhenaton or Echnaton was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh reigning…
The oldest known cello in the world is “The King”, made by Italian instrument maker Andrea Amati around mid-16th Century AD, in Cremona, Italy. It is so-called because it was part of set of 38 stringed instruments made for court of King Charles IV of France.
The oldest known cello in the world is “The King”, made by Italian instrument maker Andrea Amati around mid-16th Century AD, in Cremona, Italy. It is so-called…
Pyramid Complex of Khafre (c.2558-2532 BC), whom the ancient Greeks knew as Khefren, was a son of King Khufu (Cheops), the builder of the Great Pyramid. He built the second pyramid complex at Giza, and constructed his tomb on slightly higher ground, making it appear just as tall as his father’s. At 143.5 meters in height, however, his pyramid is only slightly shorter, and a tremendously impressive monument. Its core masonry is made of blocks of local limestone.
Pyramid Complex of Khafre (c.2558-2532 BC), whom the ancient Greeks knew as Khefren, was a son of King Khufu (Cheops), the builder of the Great Pyramid. He…
A mosaic from the 3rd century AD, discovered in Yumurtalık district of Adana, depicting Eros fishing with Hippocampus, half fish and half horse.
A mosaic from the 3rd century AD, discovered in Yumurtalık district of Adana, depicting Eros fishing with Hippocampus, half fish and half horse. Eros mosaic found in…
Bronze helmet of Illyrian type and gold funerary mask From Chalcidice 530-510 BC. National Archaeological Museum, Athens, Greece.
Bronze helmet of Illyrian type and gold funerary mask From Chalcidice 530-510 BC. National Archaeological Museum, Athens, Greece. The “Greco-Illyrian” Helmet – Impressive piece of ancient art…
The oldest record of honey collecting dates back to 8,000-10,000 years ago. Cave drawing depicting a person climbing a rope ladder on the edge of a cliff and collecting honey from a dangerous bee nest. Cuevas de la Araña (Spider Cave). Valencia, Spain.
The oldest record of honey collecting dates back to 8,000-10,000 years ago. Cave drawing depicting a person climbing a rope ladder on the edge of a cliff…
Mont-Saint-Michel is a tidal island and mainland commune in Normandy, France.
Mont-Saint-Michel is a tidal island and mainland commune in Normandy, France. The island lies approximately one kilometre (one-half nautical mile) off France’s north-western coast, at the mouth…
Merneptah (reigned July or August 1213 BC – 2 May 1203 BC) was the fourth pharaoh of the Nineteenth Dynasty of Ancient Egypt. He ruled Egypt for almost ten years, from late July or early August 1213 BC until his death on 2 May 1203 BC, according to contemporary historical records. He was the first royal-born pharaoh since Tutankhamun of the Eighteenth Dynasty.
Merneptah (reigned July or August 1213 BC – 2 May 1203 BC) was the fourth pharaoh of the Nineteenth Dynasty of Ancient Egypt. He ruled Egypt for…