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A 4852 Year Old Located Ancient Mountain Aras Cypress At Tandooreh National Park, Iran
15/01/2025

A 4852 Year Old Located Ancient Mountain Aras Cypress At Tandooreh National Park, Iran

The Gate of All Nations stands as a monumental entrance within the ruins of Persepolis, Iran. Built during the reign of ...
15/01/2025

The Gate of All Nations stands as a monumental entrance within the ruins of Persepolis, Iran.

Built during the reign of Xerxes I (486–465 BCE), it welcomed visitors from across the vast Achaemenid Empire.

The structure features grand columns and colossal guardian figures, including lamassu—winged bulls with human heads—symbolizing protection and strength.

Inscriptions in cuneiform celebrate the unity of diverse nations under Persian rule.

This iconic gateway represents the grandeur and inclusivity of the empire, blending art, culture, and politics into a timeless legacy...

Borgund stavkyrkje (a medieval Norwegian stave church), Built some 800 years ago.Photograph: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen) - (C...
14/01/2025

Borgund stavkyrkje (a medieval Norwegian stave church), Built some 800 years ago.
Photograph: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen) - (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Unveiled from the depths of the Gascoyne region in Western Australia is a true wonder of the ancient world: the stunning...
14/01/2025

Unveiled from the depths of the Gascoyne region in Western Australia is a true wonder of the ancient world: the stunningly well-preserved Jimbacrinus crinoids fossil, estimated to be a mind-blowing 280 million years old. These sea lilies are a sight to behold, providing an astonishing glimpse into a time long before humans walked the earth.

The 6,000 year old Gavrinis Tomb in Brittany, France, is a Neolithic masterpiece!
14/01/2025

The 6,000 year old Gavrinis Tomb in Brittany, France, is a Neolithic masterpiece!

The Stadium at Aphrodisias, located in Turkey, was built in the 1st century AD and is one of the best preserved Ancient ...
13/01/2025

The Stadium at Aphrodisias, located in Turkey, was built in the 1st century AD and is one of the best preserved Ancient Greek stadiums, capable of seating up to 30,000 spectators. Measuring 270 meters (885 feet) long and 60 meters (197 feet) wide, it originally hosted traditional Greek athletic contests such as foot races, wrestling, and javelin throwing. Over time, as Roman influence grew, the stadium was also used for gladiator combat and wild animal fighting. Inscriptions on the seats show they were reserved for various social groups and wealthy citizens.

This library was found in the Sakya Monastery, Tibet... Containing 84,000 secret manuscripts, including the history of m...
13/01/2025

This library was found in the Sakya Monastery, Tibet... Containing 84,000 secret manuscripts, including the history of mankind for over 1000 years. It was discovered behind a huge wall. It is 60m long & 10m high.

RANI KI VAV, (The Queen's Stepwell), 11th century, Patan in Gujarat, India 🇮🇳It is generally assumed that it was built i...
13/01/2025

RANI KI VAV, (The Queen's Stepwell), 11th century, Patan in Gujarat, India 🇮🇳
It is generally assumed that it was built in the memory of Bhima I (r. c. 1022 – 1064) by his queen Udayamati.
Rani ki vav is considered to be one of the finest and largest examples of stepwell architecture in Gujarat, in the Maru-Gurjara architecture style, reflecting mastery of this complex technique and a beauty of detail and proportions. It measures approximately 65 metres (213 ft) long, 20 metres (66 ft) wide and 28 metres (92 ft) deep.
The stepwell is divided into seven levels of stairs, which lead down to a deep, circular well. The walls, pillars (212), columns, brackets and beams are ornamented with carvings and scrollwork. The niches in the side walls are ornamented with delicate figures and sculptures
It has been listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India since 2014.
(Photo credit to the original author)

A mosaic floor, buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius roughly 2,000-years-ago, at the Villa de Papyri, an ancient Roman...
13/01/2025

A mosaic floor, buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius roughly 2,000-years-ago, at the Villa de Papyri, an ancient Roman seaside luxury retreat at Herculaneum ❤️

Discovered in 1904 at the Oseberg farm in Norway, the Oseberg ship dates back to the early 800s AD and is one of the bes...
12/01/2025

Discovered in 1904 at the Oseberg farm in Norway, the Oseberg ship dates back to the early 800s AD and is one of the best-preserved Viking vessels. Buried with the ship were numerous grave goods, including intricately carved wooden artifacts, textiles, and chests. Although the grave had been robbed of its precious metals, the remaining items still indicated a high-status burial. Additionally, the beheaded skeletal remains of 15 horses, an ox, and four dogs were found, suggesting ritual sacrifices.

Most intriguing were the partial skeletons of two women, revealed by DNA analysis to be around 80 and 40 years old. The older woman, possibly Queen Asa, had Morgagni’s syndrome, which gave her a masculine appearance and might have caused her to have a beard. Despite the rich context, the true identities of these women remain a mystery.

Teotihuacan Pyramid in Mexico saw significant changes between 1900 and 2022.In 1900, it appeared more like a natural hil...
12/01/2025

Teotihuacan Pyramid in Mexico saw significant changes between 1900 and 2022.
In 1900, it appeared more like a natural hill, covered in vegetation and debris. Excavation and restoration efforts over the years uncovered its true structure, transforming it into the well-known pyramid we see today.
By 2022, it was fully restored and recognized as an important symbol of Mexico’s history and heritage.

Mind-Bending Inca Masonry: The 12-Angled Stone!This photo showcases the incredible 12-Angle Stone in Cusco, Peru. This p...
11/01/2025

Mind-Bending Inca Masonry: The 12-Angled Stone!
This photo showcases the incredible 12-Angle Stone in Cusco, Peru. This perfectly-fitted marvel is a testament to the ingenious engineering of the Inca civilization!
Imagine Inca stonemasons crafting this over 700 years ago! The 12 angles seamlessly blend into the surrounding wall, and the stone itself weighs a whopping 6 tons!
The meaning behind the 12 angles remains a mystery, but some believe it represents the 24 families of Cusco. Originally part of the Inca Roca Palace, the stone now resides within the Archbishop's Palace walls.
The Incas were masters of stonework! Their techniques were so precise that they didn't even need mortar! The stones fit so tightly, they could withstand even earthquakes. The 12-Angle Stone is the prime example of this incredible feat.
What other Inca achievements leave you speechless?

The kudurru stele, originating in ancient Mesopotamia during the Kassite period (16th–12th century BCE), served as a bou...
11/01/2025

The kudurru stele, originating in ancient Mesopotamia during the Kassite period (16th–12th century BCE), served as a boundary stone documenting land grants given by the king to individuals or temples.

Typically made of limestone or clay, these steles were inscribed with cuneiform text detailing the boundaries, terms of the grant, and the rights and obligations associated with the land.

The kudurru often featured depictions of Mesopotamian deities, symbols of divine authority, and curses to protect the land grant from tampering or dispute.

These steles were both legal documents and religious objects, stored in temples as a testament to the sanctity of the agreements they recorded.

Today, surviving kudurru steles provide valuable insights into Mesopotamian society, law, religion, and art, with many housed in museums around the world.
Image credit to respective owner.

Paw prints from a cat can still be seen pressed into the medieval floor tiles of St. Peter’s Church in Wormleighton, Eng...
11/01/2025

Paw prints from a cat can still be seen pressed into the medieval floor tiles of St. Peter’s Church in Wormleighton, England, dating back to the 12th century (1100–1200).

In 2018, archaeologists unearthed a soapstone vessel beneath an abandoned theater, revealing a treasure trove of hundred...
10/01/2025

In 2018, archaeologists unearthed a soapstone vessel beneath an abandoned theater, revealing a treasure trove of hundreds of 5th-century AD gold Roman coins speculated to be worth millions of euros. Discovered during renovations of the Cressoni theater, the coins were neatly stacked in a Roman-era amphora, shedding light on a turbulent period in Italian history likely hidden during the collapse of the Western Roman Empire.

The Grand Kolyvan Vase in The Winter Palace in St Petersburg's Hermitage Museum complex is the biggest stone vase in the...
10/01/2025

The Grand Kolyvan Vase in The Winter Palace in St Petersburg's Hermitage Museum complex is the biggest stone vase in the world. In 1819, a huge 11-metre monolith of green wavy jasper was found in the Remnevsk stone-pit, of which 5.6-metres were suitable for the work. Altai masters worked on it for 12 years (1832-1843). Jasper is a very solid rock but also it is rather fragile and does not endure blows. That is why it is very difficult to work with this material. In 1843, 154 horses transported the vase from Kolyvan to Barnaul, then to the Chusovaya River. It took half a year to travel the 4,000 miles to St. Petersburg, but it remained on the barge on the Fontanka River for quite a long time. Only in 1849 was the vase installed in the Hermitage by 770 workers. The walls of the hall in which it stands were built around it. It is 2.57 meters high and weighs 19 tons.

Acropolis Norte in Yaxha, Guatemala, is an impressive ceremonial complex within this ancient Maya city. Situated atop a ...
10/01/2025

Acropolis Norte in Yaxha, Guatemala, is an impressive ceremonial complex within this ancient Maya city.

Situated atop a hill, it offers a panoramic view of the surrounding jungle and the nearby Yaxha Lake.

The acropolis served as a central hub for rituals and administrative activities, featuring towering structures, plazas, and temples that reflect the architectural and cultural prowess of the Maya civilization.

Its strategic location and grandeur highlight Yaxha's importance as a significant regional center during the Late Preclassic and Classic periods...

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