Ancient Egypt

29/06/2024

Sphinx. The Great Sphinx of Tanis, c.2600 BC. in the Louvre Museum Paris.

29/06/2024

Tomb of Sennefer (TT96).

28/06/2024

Archaeologists unearth a 3,400-year-old pyramid from the Scythian-Saka period in Kazakhstan

28/06/2024

"2,100-year-old bronze hand unveils oldest and longest Vasconic script

A new study of the Hand of Irulegi has revealed the oldest and most extensive example of Vasconic script to date. The hand, measuring approximately 5.5 by six inches, was discovered during excavations in 2021 at the site, believed to have been a settlement during the Roman Sertorian Wars. Upon closer examination, researchers determined that the inscription on the hand is written in Vasconic, a language family that includes Basque, which is spoken in modern-day Basque Country at the western edge of the Pyrenees.

The Vasconic language, spoken by the pre-Roman Vascones, holds significant implications for understanding Europe’s linguistic and cultural evolution...

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28/06/2024

Colossi of Memnon in Egypt

28/06/2024

At Dendara in Egypt

28/06/2024

Great Zimbabwe in Africa

27/06/2024

Kaimanawa wall in New Zealand

27/06/2024

"The Dream Stele, also known as the Sphinx Stele or the Great Sphinx Stele, is an ancient Egyptian stele (a stone slab or pillar) located between the paws of the Great Sphinx of Giza. It was erected by Pharaoh Thutmose IV, who ruled during the 18th dynasty of ancient Egypt.

The stele bears an inscription in which Thutmose IV recounts having a dream in which the Sphinx spoke to him. In the dream, the Sphinx promised Thutmose IV that if he cleared away the sand covering its body, he would become king of Egypt. As a result of this dream, Thutmose IV ordered the restoration of the Sphinx and claimed the throne of Egypt."

27/06/2024

The Treasury of Atreus or Tomb of Agamemnon is a large tholos or beehive tomb constructed between 1300 and 1250 BCE in Mycenae, Greece.

27/06/2024

"he mummy of an adolescent boy found between the mummy of Queen Tiye and her daughter (The Younger Lady) in Tomb KV35.

Some scholars suggest this could be the first son of Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye, who died as a youth; Prince Thutmose. However, this has not been verified as yet and this young male remains unnamed.

As you can see, this young boy has the hairstyle present which Egyptologists associate with youth and rather appropriately call the ""side-lock of youth""; a bald head and long plaited hair growing only from the crown of the boy""s head.

Photograph from Tombs. Treasures. Mummies., Dennis C. Forbes, 1998, 2015."

26/06/2024

"""Pacaras Mummy- Necropolis
Preserved by nature. It is located in the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru , Lima. It is currently known that what Peruvian archaeologist Julio C. Tello called """"Paracas-Necropolis"""" belong to a cultural tradition called the Topará culture, the center of which was located further north, in theChincha Valley ( 500 BC-200 AD).
Its main exponent is the Warikayan estate, consisting of underground chambers, each chamber supposedly had been owned by a specific family or clan, which burried its ancestors over many generations, some of which housed up to 400 funeral graves. Each burden houses a mummy wrapped in many layers of textiles, some of which are of extraordinary quality - known globally as the """"Paracas Blankets""""."

26/06/2024

"This is a photo from 1974 when the first extensive collection of Terracotta warriors was first discovered in Xi""an, Shaanxi, China…
The photo is remarkable because it reveals the original bright colours that were painted onto these life-size clay warriors more than 2,000 years ago by skilled artisans. Unfortunately, when they were exposed to air and sunlight during the excavation, the colours began to curl up almost immediately and disappeared within minutes."

26/06/2024

The 200 year old, Wooden Bridge in Dagestan, Russia. Built without the use of a single nail.

26/06/2024

A Historic Occasion: King Tut’s Coffin Emerged from His Tomb for the First Time ‎

26/06/2024

Somebody was really good at their job! Cusco Peru.

25/06/2024

"Tutankhamun’s veiled middle coffin, photographed within the tomb of Tutankhamun by Harry Burton (Burton photograph 0718), 17th October, 1925.
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25/06/2024

"Gamsutl, a ghost town in Dagestan, Russia, perched on Mount Gamsutlmeer at an altitude of approximately 1,400 meters above sea level, holds a fascinating history that spans over two thousand years. Translated from the Avar language, the name ""Gamsutl"" means ""at the foot of the Kahn’s fortress,"" hinting at a past where a local Khan may have chosen this location to establish a fortified kingdom shielded from adversaries.

Often referred to as the ‘Machu Picchu of Russia’ due to its unique structure, Gamsutl was once a thriving community that boasted a population of over 3,000 people and more than 300 families. The village""s strategic positioning offered natural protection from enemy attacks, with mountain cliffs on two sides and a mountain slope on the third, leaving only one side accessible via a road.

During the 20th century, Gamsutl buzzed with life, hosting shops, a post office, and a hospital, serving as a bustling hub for its residents. However, the village""s decline began, culminating in its abandonment in 2015 following the passing of the last resident. Today, Gamsutl stands deserted, with only about 70 houses remaining out of the original 300, visited solely by tourists captivated by its ancient allure.

The discovery of tombstones bearing inscriptions in the ancient Persian language further underscores the historical significance and mystery of Gamsutl. The village""s transformation from a vibrant community to an uninhabited ghost town serves as a poignant reminder of the transient nature of human settlements."

25/06/2024

"The Huldremose Woman: Unraveling the Mysteries of an Exquisitely Preserved Bog Body
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25/06/2024

"A 𝚛𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚊n𝚍 c𝚘m𝚙l𝚎t𝚎 800-𝚢𝚎𝚊𝚛-𝚘l𝚍 N𝚘𝚛m𝚊n “h𝚊𝚞𝚋𝚎𝚛k” 𝚊𝚛m𝚘𝚛 h𝚊s 𝚋𝚎𝚎n 𝚍isc𝚘v𝚎𝚛𝚎𝚍 in C𝚘𝚞nt𝚢 L𝚘n𝚐𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚍 𝚋𝚎li𝚎v𝚎𝚍 t𝚘 𝚍𝚊t𝚎 𝚏𝚛𝚘m 1169 AD
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25/06/2024

"A well-preserved late Neolithic flint dagger found in Allensbach at the Lake Constance, southwest Germany, dating 2900-2800 BCE. The blade was made of flint from Monte Baldo in northern Italy. It was fastened with birch tar in a handle made of elderwood.

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24/06/2024

"Unʋ𝚎ilin𝚐 Anci𝚎nt W𝚘n𝚍𝚎𝚛s: 3500-Y𝚎𝚊𝚛-Ol𝚍 T𝚘мƄ R𝚎ʋ𝚎𝚊ls M𝚞ммi𝚎s 𝚘𝚏 E𝚐𝚢𝚙t
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24/06/2024

"Massive swords of Hungarian origin dating back to the 14th century, now on display at the Topkapi Palace Museum in Istanbul. The one in the middle (the biggest) is 270 cm long.

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24/06/2024

"“Epochs: The Moment of the Great Discovery of Statuesque Majesty (Mycerinus) and his Wife Khamerernebty in the Temple of the King Menkaure Valley in Giza”
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24/06/2024

The Dhamar Crater, also known as Dhamar Volcano, is believed to be a volcanic caldera located in the town of Damt in southwestern Yemen.

23/06/2024

Ksar Draa near Timimoun Algeria, is a circular fortress amidst a sea of sand. It contains double walls and lacks staircases or windows, hinting at defensive design. The presence of a singular Jewish symbol only creates more questions as its exact purpose and origin remains unknown. Makes one wonder, what else is hidden beneath the ancient sands of the Sahara?

22/06/2024

"A tiger tattoo on the shoulder of a Scythian male mummy found in 1949 in the Altai Mountains of Siberia. 3rd century BCE, Russia

22/06/2024

Unv𝚎ilin𝚐 Hist𝚘𝚛𝚢: Ex𝚙l𝚘𝚛in𝚐 Anci𝚎nt E𝚐𝚢𝚙t’s 18t𝚑 D𝚢n𝚊st𝚢 t𝚑𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑 “T𝚞t𝚊nk𝚑𝚊m𝚞n: His T𝚘m𝚋 𝚊n𝚍 His T𝚛𝚎𝚊s𝚞𝚛𝚎s” Ex𝚑i𝚋it in C𝚘l𝚞m𝚋𝚞s ‎ ‎

**Unveiling History: Exploring Ancient Egypt’s 18th Dynasty through “Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures” Exhibit in Columbus**

22/06/2024

"Th𝚎 C𝚘l𝚘ss𝚊l M𝚢st𝚎𝚛𝚢: A 1,200-T𝚘n St𝚘n𝚎 Sl𝚊𝚋, N𝚎𝚊𝚛l𝚢 𝚊s T𝚊ll 𝚊s th𝚎 St𝚊t𝚞𝚎 𝚘𝚏 Li𝚋𝚎𝚛t𝚢
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