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12/15/2024

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The Marble Throne of Persia at GolestanPalace Museum, Tehran-Iran. The complex dates back to 16th century.

12/15/2024

The Fibonacci sequence is a numerical sequence discovered by the Italian mathematician Leonardo Pisa, better known as Fibonacci.

The sequence is composed of numbers 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, ... and so on. Each subsequent number is the sum of the previous two numbers.

Leonardo Fibonacci was born in Pisa in 1175, he became interested in mathematics when he was young following his father, who was the representative of the merchants of Pisa in the port city of Bejaia, in Cablia, region of present-day Algeria.

12/15/2024

Pictured: the discovery moment of King’s Menkaure and his Queen’s Khamerernebty Statue in 1910.

On January 10, 1910, excavators under the direction of George Reisner, head of the joint Harvard University, Museum of Fine Arts Expedition to Egypt, uncovered an astonishing collection of statuary in the Valley Temple - connect to the Pyramid of Menkaure.

Menkaure (2532 - ca. 2500 BCE) was an ancient Egyptian King of the fourth dynasty during the Old Kingdom. He became famous for his tomb, the Pyramid of Menkaure, at Giza and his statue triads.

Khamerernebty II was an acient Egyptian Queen also from the fourth dynasty and she was the daughter of Pharaoh Khafre and Queen Khamerernebty I. She married her brother Menkaure.
This statue is now on display at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

12/15/2024

The "Ring Lady" of Herculaneum was a Roman woman who died around 45 years of age near the ancient waterfront of Herculaneum during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

She was found surrounded by her gold jewellery and still wearing emerald and ruby rings on her left hand. Her jewellery was in perfect condition.

Apparently, this photo was taken just few hours after the discovery.

12/15/2024

A Protestant husband and his Catholic wife were not allowed to be buried together. Here are their headstones reaching across the two cemeteries in 1888.

12/15/2024

The striking creations of Benjamin Matthew Victor: "Bathsheba" and "Lady Of Shalott." Delve into the depths of isolation, societal pressures, and inner turmoil embodied in these sculptures. Witness the consequences of denying one's authenticity. Victor, a standout artist with a triumphant trio residing in the grandeur of the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall, now boldly sculpts Daisy Bates into his next masterpiece.

12/14/2024

Did you know The Darvaza Crater, known as the “Gate of Hell”, is a massive crater in the Karakum Desert, Turkmenistan. It originated in 1971 when Soviet geologists accidentally drilled an underground cave filled with natural gas, causing the ground to collapse. To avoid the release of toxic gas, they decided to set it on fire, hoping it would extinguish in a few days. However, the crater has been burning uninterrupted for more than 50 years, becoming a tourist attraction for its spectacular and mysterious appearance.
Credits: Curiosidades

12/14/2024

The Hammam Essalihine, a Roman bathhouse near Khenchela, Algeria, has been in continuous use for nearly 2,000 years. Constructed during the Flavian Dynasty (69–96 AD), it features hot and cold pools supplied by natural geothermal springs. The mineral-rich waters emerge at high temperatures but are naturally cooled to safe levels for bathing. Renowned for their therapeutic properties, these baths serve as a rare and enduring example of Roman engineering that continues to fulfill its original purpose in modern times.

12/14/2024

King Solomon’s Tomb Unsealed After 3,000 Years Revealing Artifacts That Could Change History.

12/14/2024

The "Mayan Palenque Astronaut" refers to the intricate carving on the lid of the sarcophagus of King Pakal the Great, discovered in the Temple of the Inscriptions in Palenque, Mexico. Created in the 7th century, the carving depicts Pakal at the moment of his death, descending into the underworld, surrounded by intricate Mayan cosmological symbols. Some alternative theorists have controversially interpreted the image as showing Pakal operating a spacecraft, citing his posture and the surrounding motifs as evidence of ancient extraterrestrial contact. However, mainstream archaeologists assert that the imagery reflects traditional Mayan beliefs about life, death, and the cosmos. The sarcophagus and its artwork remain a significant representation of Mayan art and mythology, sparking fascination and debate for decades.

12/14/2024

THE KUSH*TE CIVILIZATION: A HIDDEN GEM OF ANCIENT AFRICA

Deep within the annals of ancient African history lies the remarkable civilization of Kush, a powerful entity that flourished in the Nile River valley, present-day Sudan, for nearly a thousand years, from around 1000 BC to approximately 350 AD.

The exact beginnings of the Kush*te people are somewhat enigmatic; they are believed to be the descendants of the Nubian tribes who settled along the Nile. The Kingdom of Kush became known for its wealth, influence, and rich cultural heritage. The Kush*tes were adept in agriculture, metallurgy, and trade, erecting magnificent temples, palaces, and fortifications that rivaled those of their northern neighbor, ancient Egypt.

In terms of military prowess, the Kush*tes displayed extraordinary strength, notably conquering Egypt in the 8th century BC and establishing the 25th Dynasty. Their capital, Meroe, blossomed into a vibrant center of culture and commerce, reflecting the affluence of the Kush*te civilization.

Religiously, the Kush*tes adhered to polytheism, venerating a variety of deities including Amun, Horus, Isis, and Thoth. They also developed their own writing system known as Meroitic script, which remains only partially deciphered by modern scholars.

The decline of the Kingdom of Kush began in the 4th century AD, facing external invasions and internal conflicts. By 350 AD, it was ultimately overwhelmed by the Kingdom of Axum, situated in what is now Ethiopia.

Despite its eventual disappearance, the legacy of the Kingdom of Kush persists through its impressive architectural feats, such as the pyramids of Meroe, and its significant contributions to art, literature, and religion, which continue to be explored and celebrated in contemporary studies.

12/14/2024

La Motilla del Azuer: A Testament to Ancient Innovation in Arid Conditions

La Motilla del Azuer, an archaeological gem situated near Daimiel, Spain, hails from the Bronze Age (2200–1500 BCE) and features the oldest known well on the Iberian Peninsula. This remarkable structure showcases advanced hydraulic engineering, enabling its builders to access groundwater in a harsh, dry environment. Beyond serving as a practical well, the fortified motilla functioned as a storage space, a refuge, and a community hub, highlighting the extraordinary technical and organizational prowess of its civilization. This ancient system serves as a testament to how its creators were addressing challenges of drought and water scarcity over 4,000 years ago, offering timeless insights into resilience and adaptability.

12/14/2024

Pyxis from Calabresi Tomb, 660-650 BC

Made from ceramic (bucchero). Bucchero wares are a shiny dark grey to black pottery produced by the Etruscans of central Italy from the 7th to 4th century BC. Used for everyday purposes and as funerary and votive objects, bucchero incorporates many forms from simple jugs to highly decorative pieces of sculpture.

A suggestion is that this one may depict an Etruscan sun. Three figures depicted here are a lion, a bull and a ram,. If you look closely, you will see an engraving. A lion devouring a bull is an ancient symbol of solstice. The disc might have been somehow connected to the Etruscan calendar.

(Vatican Museums)

12/14/2024

Zayandeh Roud (lifegiver river) in - . There are six historic bridges over Zayandeh Roud, one of them dates back to Ancient .

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Red cliffs in Western Australia
The Bungle Bungles (also known as Purnululu) not only have an incredible name, they are also one of the continent's most notable landmarks: huge boulders, striped in black and orange, that rise like gigantic ledges in the middle of the desert, in the most northwest of the state. Indigenous peoples inhabited this area for centuries, but very few non-indigenous people were aware of the existence of this region until the 1980s. There are fabulous hiking options, to visit canyons and hidden natural pools. Please note, however, that this natural park is only open in the dry season, usually between April and November.

12/14/2024

So who would rock this Tutankhamun ancient Egypt interior design?

12/13/2024

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12/13/2024

On July 1, 1894, archaeologists unearthed a nearly perfectly preserved, still-standing statue of Antinous. The Colossus of Antinous at Delphi is an ancient statue found during excavations at Delphi. A marble statue from around 130 AD. Archaeological Museum of Delphi. Greece

"Antinous was a young Greek of extraordinary beauty from Bithynia. He became the lover or companion of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, but later died under mysterious circumstances on the Nile.
Bithynía (Bithynya) was an ancient region, kingdom, and Roman province in northwestern Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), bordering the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus, and the Black Sea. Wikipedia.

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