In the Taş Tepeler, or Stone Mounds, of southeastern Turkey’s Şanlıurfa Province, archaeologists have uncovered more than 20 sites dating to the Pre-Pottery Neolithic period (ca. 12,000 to 10,200 years ago) that share characteristics including monumental architecture and distinctive stone carvings. Taken together, these sites suggest something revolutionary was happening in the area at this time.
Nestled in the heart of the Syrian desert lies the ancient city of Palmyra, a breathtaking oasis that has captivated travelers, historians, and archaeologists for centuries. Known…
The Sutton Hoo burial was discovered in 1939 after exploration of largest burial mound at Edith Pretty’s estate at Suffolk. Inside the mound, the imprint of a 27-metre-long, decayed ship, studded with iron rivets containing burial chamber was found. The …
The ѕword from the Anglo-Sаxon Sutton Hoo ѕhіp-burіal dаteѕ to аpproximаtely AD 620 аnd wаѕ found іn Suffolk, Englаnd. Thіѕ ѕword іѕ аmong the mаny аrtіfаcts unсovered іn the Sutton Hoo ѕhіp-burіal, whісh іѕ belіeved to hаve belonged to one of four Eаѕt …
Medieval Knights steel bike from Chateau-Gaillard castle They say that King Richard himself chose Chateau-Gaillard for construction and actively participated in the development of the project. In 1852, Gaillard castle ruins were declared a historic monument …
Treating toothache with goat fat suction Since ancient times, people have known how to make materials for filling teeth and restoring teeth. A human tooth found in Italy with signs of dental intervention was determined to be about 14,000 years old. Outside …
The town of Ascoli is truly a “little gem” shining brightly in the middle of Italy. During the day, buildings and even paving stones sparkle in the sunlight. At night, everything is even more splendid under the moonlight, on…