Rock art of a Giraffe dabous niger dated at Approximately 9,000 years ago
Rock art of a Giraffe dabous niger dated at Approximately 9,000 years ago Giraffes with their long necks and lanky gait have captivated humans for thousands of years. Rock carvings in the Sahara Desert in northern Niger, estimated to be 9,000 years old, represent the earliest recorded human ᴀssociation with a giraffe. The Dabous giraffes, …
Lost Egyptian City Found Underwater After 1200 Years
Lost Egyptian City Found Underwater After 1200 Years The ‘lost city of Atlantis has eluded explorers for centuries and is almost certainly the stuff of myth. Staggeringly, though, an ancient city that is Atlantis in all but name has emerged from under the sea near Alexandria — and now the lost world of Heracleion is …
British Artist Buries MiG-21 Fighter Jet, Marking the End of an Era
The Prague art Gallery Rudolfinum marks its 100th exhibition with a series of extraordinary events, among them the burial of a Soviet-made MiG-21 fighter plane.
The Abandoned Glᴀss Mansion of Leesburg, Virginia
The abandoned glᴀss mansion in Leesburg, Virginia is an enthralling tale of real estate and land development, laced with a touch of international intrigue.
Archaeologists uncover AMAZING mosaic depicting Medusa in Mérida, Spain
Archaeologists uncover AMAZING mosaic depicting Medusa in Mérida, Spain Spanish archaeologists in the La Huerta de Otero Archaeological Zone, on the western side of Mérida and part of the Roman city of Augusta Emerita, uncovered amazing mosaics, including one depicting the ancient Greek mythological figure Medusa. Augusta Emerita was founded in 25 BC by Augustus …
Ancient 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck found off the coast of Italy
Ancient 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck found off the coast of Italy The wreckage of an ancient Roman ship from more than 2,000 years ago has been found off the coast of Italy. The cargo ship was found off the port of Civitavecchia, about 50 miles (80km) north-west of Rome. It dates from about the 1st or …
Medieval Altar Uncovered at England’s Exeter Cathedral
Medieval Altar Uncovered at England’s Exeter Cathedral Archaeological excavations at Exeter Cathedral have uncovered hidden features from the building’s Norman past, project leaders have said. Experts said they were now certain they had found the foundations of the cathedral’s original high altar from the early 12th Century. An area thought to be a crypt and …
The Abandoned Mansion That Once Belonged To Music Icon Kenny Rogers
An abandoned mansion in Atlanta, Georgia, formerly owned by country music icon Kenny Rogers, has been featured in new pH๏τos. The six-bedroom property, built in 1990, spans 15,000 square feet and includes a derelict fountain among its outdoor features.
The Mirror Palace: Portugal’s Abandoned Legacy
In this captivating episode, our journey takes us to the enchanting land of Portugal, where a forgotten treasure awaits—a majestic abandoned palace, lost in time for over 15 years, Mirror Palace.
The Ancient Street of Pompeii – A Glimpse into the Past
The ancient city of Pompeii, nestled near the tranquil bay of Naples, Italy, was once a bustling metropolis of Roman culture, commerce, and everyday life. However, on that fateful day in 79 AD, everything changed as Mount Vesuvius unleashed its catastrophic eruption, shrouding the city in a ᴅᴇᴀᴅly cascade of volcanic ash and pumice. Yet, …