The “squatting man” is a symbol that can be seen in every ancient culture and it is often thought to be a distorted version of the human body. This symbol is an archetype, and each different culture had their own Read More …
The Assyrian state is believed to be the first empire in the history of mankind. The country, existed until 605 BC when it was destroyed by the combined forces of Babylon and Medea. The Birth of Assur In the 2nd millennia BC, Read More …
There are numerous places around the world that are full of anomalies and have an ominous reputation among people. All of these places unite under one name which means the same thing in all languages – Death Valley. Death Valley (USA) Read More …
The temple complex of the Sun god Ra in Heliopolis is associated with the name of ancient Egyptian architect, Imhotep. His main symbol was an odd, cone shaped stone, usually placed on high spots. In Greek mythology, this sacred sun Read More …
Many are wrong to think that the oldest melody is the “Seikilos epitaph” from ancient Greece. The melody, written with words and musical notes upon a headstone, not far from Ephesus, dates back only 200-100 years BC, so it’s actually Read More …
The Arctic, the furthest North, eternal frost, almost no vegetation, fierce winter cold combined with a long Polar night – a period when there is absolutely no sun in the sky for days… Could it be possible for a civilization Read More …
There are five extremely peculiar carved stone balls in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum in Scotland. Archaeologists are having hard time explaining their purpose. The balls are carved from sandstone and granite. The rocks date back to 3,000-2,000 BC. Read More …
Arkaim was lucky! In earlier times, a territory with such an incredible archeological monument would have been destroyed without second thought. But at the time when the ancient city was discovered there was already a law protecting the site. Archeologists Read More …
Sometimes, among archeological findings, there are objects which rewrite our old views of the history of human evolution. A clear example of the high level of ancient knowledge is the Antikythera mechanism. In 1900, a Greek ship searching for sea Read More …
The incredible Hypogeum of Hal Saflieni (also known as Ħal-Saflieni) is one of the most mysterious marvels in the city of Paola, Malta. Scientists are still arguing about this enigmatic temple. Archeologists have determined that the three-story temple is at least a Read More …
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