Massive 3,000-year-old Mayan Monument discovered in Southern Mexico
An enormous pyramid-topped platform, unnoticed until detected with the help of lasers, is the oldest and largest structure yet discovered in the Maya region.
Monolithic Rock Cut Temples of Masrur
The temple standing magnificently on a hill crescent is a unique example of monolithic temples in the sub Himalayan region. The entire complex contains about 15 sikhara temples and a rectangular water tank
Law of Gravity was Discovered by Indian
When we talk about gravity, the first name that pops into our heart is Sir Isaac Newton. In school we all have been...
1100-year-old monolithic sandstone Shivling unearthed in Vietnam’s Cham temple complex
The Archaeological Survey of India on Wednesday unearthed a monolithic sandstone Shiva Linga of the 9th century during its conservation project. The structure...
Jews and Arabs share genetic link to ancient Canaanites, study finds
A new study of ancient DNA traces the surprising heritage of these mysterious Bronze Age people.
Stonehenge: England’s Megalithic Mystery
Recognized worldwide, Stonehenge seems an impossible task: how, and why, did prehistoric people build it?
Roman mosaic floor has been discovered under a vineyard in northern Italy
A beautiful and remarkably well preserved mosaic floor from ancient Rome has been discovered by archaeologists in northern Italy. The intricate, multi-colored tiles likely date to the third century A.D.
Experts find bones of dozens of mammoths in Mexico City
Archeologists have discovered bones belonging to some 60 mammoths to the north of Mexico City, according to reports.
The Symbolism of the Stupa
The stupa is the most ancient form of Buddhist art, symbolizing the monumental funerary mounds of ancient India that were appropriated into Buddhism as depositories for Buddha relics. The stupa is usually designed in the non-enterable circular burial mound topped by the honorific multi-tiered parasols. In later periods, the simple form of the early Stupas became more elaborated with mouldings.
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Myths
The submerged Temples of Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram, the famous centre of Pallava art and architecture, is situated on the coast of Tamil Nadu. The local traditions and the foreign accounts vividly refer to the submergence of six temples out of seven that existed here.
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The mystery of Indus script
The Indus script is a collection of symbols used in the Indus valley in northern India and Pakistan until 1900 BC. In spite of many attempts, the 'script' has not yet been deciphered.
Indian Mandala found in Peru’s Nazca Lines
The Nazca Lines are a collection of giant geoglyphs—designs or motifs etched into the ground—located in the Peruvian coastal plain about 250...
Camazotz: The Ancient Mayan God of Bats
Some 2,000 years ago the ancient Maya worshiped Camazotz, a bat god that had the body of a person and the head of a bat.
Mystery of 550 year old Mummy of Sangha Tenzin
The monk, or lama, known as Sangha Tenzin is probably the only mummy in India to have undergone natural mummification. Buddhist monk remarkably preserved because he started the mummification process while still living.
History
Law of Gravity was Discovered by Indian
When we talk about gravity, the first name that pops into our heart is Sir Isaac Newton. In school we all have been...
Ancient Civilization
The mystery of Indus script
The Indus script is a collection of symbols used in the Indus valley in northern India and Pakistan until 1900 BC. In spite of many attempts, the 'script' has not yet been deciphered.
Ancient Civilization
Uruk: The World’s First Big City
Cities began to emerge about the same time in various places around the world. But most archaeologists agree that it is fair to claim Uruk as one of the world’s first cities.
Ancient Civilization
Life in ancient Sumer
The first writing system. The plow. The sailboat. The first lunar calendar. These accomplishments and more were the products of the city-states...
Ancient World
Megaliths: Stone Age Architecture
Megaliths are stone structures that were built by ancient peoples around the world for reasons which have largely been lost to us.
Massive 3,000-year-old Mayan Monument discovered in Southern Mexico
An enormous pyramid-topped platform, unnoticed until detected with the help of lasers, is the oldest and largest structure yet discovered in the Maya region.
1100-year-old monolithic sandstone Shivling unearthed in Vietnam’s Cham temple complex
The Archaeological Survey of India on Wednesday unearthed a monolithic sandstone Shiva Linga of the 9th century during its conservation project. The structure...
Jews and Arabs share genetic link to ancient Canaanites, study finds
A new study of ancient DNA traces the surprising heritage of these mysterious Bronze Age people.
Roman mosaic floor has been discovered under a vineyard in northern Italy
A beautiful and remarkably well preserved mosaic floor from ancient Rome has been discovered by archaeologists in northern Italy. The intricate, multi-colored tiles likely date to the third century A.D.
Experts find bones of dozens of mammoths in Mexico City
Archeologists have discovered bones belonging to some 60 mammoths to the north of Mexico City, according to reports.
Historic Places
Monolithic Rock Cut Temples of Masrur
The temple standing magnificently on a hill crescent is a unique example of monolithic temples in the sub Himalayan region. The entire complex contains about 15 sikhara temples and a rectangular water tank
Historic Places
Stonehenge: England’s Megalithic Mystery
Recognized worldwide, Stonehenge seems an impossible task: how, and why, did prehistoric people build it?
Religious places
Borobudur Temple: The largest Buddhist Temple in the world
Borobudur is one of the great monuments of Southeast Asia. It is a colossal Buddhist stupa that rises out of the rice paddies and palm trees with the nearby volcano Gunung Merapi in the distance. This mysterious and beautifully constructed monument has survived volcanic eruptions, a 2006 earthquake, and even terrorist bombs.
Ancient Ruins
Watch These 7 ancient ruins reconstructed with Architectural GIFs
The world is home to a plethora of fascinating ancient ruins, from crumbling cities to temples that have withstood the test of...
Ancient Ruins
Great Zimbabwe: Stone Ruins of a Civilization
An ancient city constructed almost 1000 years ago and long since ruined, Great Zimbabwe was proof that black African culture, far from being inferior to colonial society, was in fact comparable. It was the capital of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe during the country’s Late Iron Age.
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The muddle in the middle-Pleistocene
Professor Lee Berger explains the mystery surrounding human relatives living in Africa during the middle Pleistocene.
How Were the Egyptian Pyramids Built?
The Egyptian pyramids of Giza are some of the most impressive manmade structures in history, hands down. It’s estimated that they were...
The Indus – The Masters of the River (Documentary)
This documentary, made by NHK (Japan) and Canadian TV, looks at the early Indus Valley civilisation, focusing on one of the lesser...
Etruscan civilization of Ancient Italy
Before the small village of Rome became “Rome” with a capital R, a brilliant civilization once controlled almost the entire peninsula we now call Italy. This was the Etruscan civilization, a vanished culture whose achievements set the stage not only for the development of ancient Roman art and culture but for the Italian Renaissance as well.
The Symbolism of the Stupa
The stupa is the most ancient form of Buddhist art, symbolizing the monumental funerary mounds of ancient India that were appropriated into Buddhism as depositories for Buddha relics. The stupa is usually designed in the non-enterable circular burial mound topped by the honorific multi-tiered parasols. In later periods, the simple form of the early Stupas became more elaborated with mouldings.
Sumerian Art & Architecture
Like many ancient cultures, the Sumerians developed art that was largely reflective of their religious beliefs. The Sumerian art medium of choice was clay which was abundant in the region, but statues made from stone have also been unearthed. Often artist decoration adorned functional items such as pottery, weapons, or even farm implements.
Australian Aboriginal Rock Art
Aboriginal rock art is the oldest form of indigenous Australian art. It is thought that there are over 100,000 rock art sites in Australia which provide a unique archive of indigenous art.
Ancient Indian Sculpture
The story of Indian art and sculpture dates back to the Indus valley civilization of the 2nd and 3rd millennium BCE. Tiny...
25 Lost Cities Forgotten by Time
It might be difficult to imagine how an entire city can become lost in time, leaving nothing more than ruins in its wake. Whether due to war, natural disaster, climate change or other reasons, cities have risen and fallen throughout history.
Top 10 Sun Temples in India
The sun temples of India were dedicated to the Hindu deity Surya, with the most prominent being the Konark Sun Temple at Konark in Odisha. References to sun worship are found in the puranas.
25 Incredible Ancient Pyramids Around The World
No matter if the civilization was Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Indian or Mayan, its legacy today is in part marked by towering pyramids. While not all of them resemble the Egyptian pyramids there’s little doubt that they’re equally as wondrous.
30 Images of Indian Stepwell that will leave you stumped
Stepwells – whether abandoned or in use – can be found scattered across India, with the highest concentration in the north of the country, often far from the mainstream tourist trail. Here’s our pick of the most spectacular photos of Ancient Indian Stepwell.
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