10 Things You Should Know About How Granite Was Quarried in Ancient Egypt
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For centuries, limestone and sandstone dominated as the primary building materials of ancient Egypt. However, as Egyptian quarrying techniques evolved,…
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The Al Naslaa rock formation stands as one of Earth’s most extraordinary geological marvels
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This ancient site, adorned with petroglyphs that date back thousands of years and evidence of human activity from the Bronze…
Exploring Japan’s Mystical Megaliths – The Ishi-no-Hoden and Masuda-no-Iwafune
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Nestled in the lush landscapes of Japan’s mountainous terrain, the Ishi-no-Hoden megalith emerges as an awe-inspiring relic of antiquity. This…
The Mysteries of Egypt’s Serapeum and the Gigantic Sarcophagi
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In the sweltering heat of 1850, renowned French Egyptologist Auguste Mariette embarked on a monumental expedition, driven by a desire…
The Gigantic Monoliths Worked by Ancient Civilizations
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There is something very interesting about gigantic stones (monoliths) and ancient civilizations. Scattered across the globe, colossal monoliths hewn by…
Uncovering the Secrets of Newgrange: 10 Astonishing Facts About Ancient Ireland’s Monument
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Delve into the Mysteries of the 5,000-year-old Newgrange Megalithic Passage Tomb Step back in time as we unveil ten remarkable…
7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Ancient Egypt’s 1,000-Ton Unfinished Obelisk
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Although Egypt’s pyramids are the greatest tourist attraction of Egypt, and despite millions of people traveling to Egypt to see…
The Cyclopean Sarcophagi at the Serapeum of Saqqara
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Egypt is a land of wonders, secrets, and cyclopean monuments such as the Serapeum of Saqqara. Although most famous for…
3 Reasons Why Ancient Civilizations Probably Built Pyramids
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None of the pyramids worldwide are as famous as the majestic ancient Egyptian pyramids. There are around 120 pyramids in…
The Curious Magnetic Anomalies at Puma Punku
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One of the most fascinating ancient sites in the American continent is high up the Bolivian Altiplano. It is also…
11 Rare Aerial Images of the Ancient Pyramids You’ve Probably Never Seen
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Although many people have had the opportunity to visit some of the most incredible pyramids on Earth, not many people…
Did The Great Pyramid Shine “Like a Star” 4,500 Years Ago?
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If you ask an Egyptologist about the Pyramids of Giza, their history, meaning, and purpose, the answer is straightforward. The…
Underground Tunnel Found in the Ancient Egyptian City of Taposiris Magna
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During the 3rd century BC, Ptolemy II founded a city called Taposiris Magna. The city served as a trade center…
The Megalithic Structure of the Pyramid of Userkaf
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Pharaoh Userkaf founded the Fifth Dynasty in ancient Egypt. During the Old Kingdom period in the early 25th century BC,…
Archeologists Make “Dream Find” After Excavating 3,300-year-Old Stone Sarcophagus
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The recently-found Sarcophagus, remarkably intact and well-preserved, is thought to have belonged to an ancient Egyptian nobleman who served as…
Here’s What you Need to Know About the Pyramid in Scotland
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There are Pyramids located all across the globe. Although the Great Pyramid of Giza is the most famous in the…
Georgia Guidestones: 10 Fascinating Facts You Need to Know
Introduction The Georgia Guidestones is a mysterious set of 10 guiding principles etched in eight languages on one large stone….
Controversial Georgia Guidestones Completely Destroyed
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A short message in four ancient scripts is inscribed at the top of the sculpture, along with ten guides in…
The Great Sphinx, Secret Tunnels, and an Unexplored Underground World
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Although the pyramids of Giza are without a doubt one of the greatest, most impressive structures of the ancient world,…
How Much Would the Great Pyramid Cost if it was Built Today?
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Nowadays, we are accustomed to skyscrapers that have long crossed the half-kilometer mark. Until about 1300, however, the pyramid of…
7 Things You Should Know About The 7 Wonders Of The Ancient World
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Every person has thought about how our ancestors lived, what they thought about, and what they strive for. Well, the…
How Did The Ancient Romans Keep Track Of Time?
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Ancient Romans divided the day into daytime and nighttime but the way they measured time was different. The day consisted…