This is the ancient Bridge of Girsu/Tello, situated in the former Sumerian city of Girsu, which is now the site of Tell Telloh in the Dhi Qar Governorate of Iraq.
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Initially presumed to be the remains of a temple, dam, or water control structure, it is now believed to have been a bri...
Continue readingThe ancient aqueducts keeping Peruvian deserts fertile
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The Cantalloc Aqueducts are one of the most outstanding hydraulic engineering works in the world, built in the middle of...
Continue readingCoricancha - Peru: the stone seen here measures about 2x2cm, which probably makes it the smallest stone ever used in megalithic walls in Peru.
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In the heart of Peru lies a sacred site steeped in history and mystery—Coricancha. This ancient Inca temple, located in ...
Continue readingEdzná is a Maya archaeological site in the north of the Mexican state of Campeche.
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The most remarkable building at the site is the main temple located at the plaza. Built on a platform 40 m high, it prov...
Continue readingThe Ancient Megalithic Aqueduct Of Cumbemayo Near Cajamarca In Peru.
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It is thought to have been constructed around 1500 B.C. and was once thought to be the oldest existing man made structu...
Continue readingThe treasury of Petra, Al-Khazneh - an ancient tomb carved directly into sandstone
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The siq opens up onto Petra’s most magnificent façade; the Treasury, or Al Khazna. It is almost 40 meters high and int...
Continue readingLa Danta; a monumental pyramid located in the heart of the ancient Maya city of El Mirador, which is situated deep within the dense rainforests of northern Guatemala.
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This pyramid is one of the largest and most significant structures in the Maya world, showcasing the incredible architec...
Continue readingCT Scans Suggest Egyptian Pharaoh Was Brutally Executed on the Battlefield
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Recent CT scans of the mummified remains of Pharaoh Seqenenre Taa II have provided groundbreaking insights into his viol...
Continue readingA mysterious cave in England.
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Shell Grotto; a stunning mysterious underground cave located in Margate in Kent, England. This cave is home to a mosa...
Continue readingTemple of Athena Nike: An Architectural Jewel on the Acropolis of Athens
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Perched on a steep bastion at the southwestern corner of the Acropolis of Athens stands the Temple of Athena Nike, a sma...
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