Remnants of an ancient Olmec pyramid unearthed in Mexico
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Recent rains in Puebla have unveiled a pyramidal structure, believed to be part of an old Olmec ceremonial center, hinting…
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Little-known curiosities about the ancient Olmecs
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Recognized as the “Mother Culture” of Mesoamerica, the ancient Olmec civilization flourished in the timeline between approximately 1200 to 400…
The Origins of the Maya Civilization: Olmec Influence or Independent Development?
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Unraveling the Mystery of Maya Origins The ancient Maya civilization was a remarkable society that flourished in Mesoamerica for thousands…
Archaeologists Find Ancient Olmec Reliefs Dating Back 2500 Years
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Archaeologists have discovered ancient Olmec heads, believed to date back 2,500 years. The artifacts are thought to represent the rulers…
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About The Ancient Olmec Civilization
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Several Southeastern tribes have long said that their ancestors received immigrants from Mesoamerica and that these immigrants introduced many cultural…
The Ancient Olmec Incorporated Magnetism in their Statues, and Made Use of Magnetic Anomalies
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The earliest description of magnetism was made by the Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus in the 6th century BC. However,…
Archeologists find Atlantean-like sculpture at Chichén Itzá
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In a groundbreaking discovery, archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) stumbled upon an Atlantean-type sculpture during…
Little-Known Curiosities About the Ancient Maya
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While many of you are familiar with the ancient Maya, there are still many little-known curiosities about them that many…
Fascinating Facts About the Great Pyramid of Cholula
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Are you fascinated by ancient civilizations and their architectural marvels? The Great Pyramid of Cholula is a must-see for any…
3 North American Pyramids You Probably Didn’t Know About
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Although Egypt is known for its glorious Giza pyramids, as it turns out, the African country isn’t home to the…
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…
Laser-Mapping Unveils 500 Previously Unknown Ancient Monuments
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An international team of researchers using surface laser scanning technology (LIDAR) have discovered 478 Mesoamerican monuments in southern Mexico, including…
10 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Kukulkan—The Feathered Serpent
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Among ancient civilizations such as the Maya, Aztec, and other pre-Hispanic cultures, Kukulkan (Quetzalcoatl) is manifested as a deity with…
Ancient Gadgets: The Instruments that Shaped Humanity
The ability to create and use tools was a defining mark in the evolution of humans. Over time, many of…
This Pyramid City In Peru Predates Egypt’s Oldest Pyramid And The Incas By 4,000 Years
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About 20 years ago, Peruvian archaeologist Ruth Shady Solis of the University of San Marcos revealed that the pyramid city…
10 Ancient Mesoamerican Deities Worshipped In The Americas
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If you think the ancient Egyptians or Greeks had many gods, you should see how many Mesoamerican deities in the…
The Handbag Of The Gods: An Unexplained Symbol Depicted in Ancient Monuments Worldwide
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More and more convincing evidence found over the last two or three decades proves that humanity is a species with…
Chavin de Huantar: The Ancient Peruvian Citadel You Likely Never Heard Of
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Chavin was an ancient native culture from the northern mountainous part of present-day Peru, which existed in the period 1200-300…
Unwritten Mystery: If UFOs Are Really Alien Spacecraft, Then What Are They Doing on Earth?
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The mysteries surrounding UFOs have always excited people. It is difficult to find a problem with such versatility, the solution…
10 Reasons Why An Advanced “Atlantis-Like” Mother Civilization Could Have Existed in the Distant Past
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I have been saying that a fine line divides mythology from facts for quite some time now. And honestly, I…
Unwritten Mystery: Did Ancient Civilizations Know the Secrets of Levitation?
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The more we explore our planet, the more mysteries we encounter. Thousands of years ago, countless ancient civilizations called the…
5 Things We Think Are Unique to “Modern Society” But Already Existed in Ancient Rome
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When we think about ancient civilizations and cultures, many of us wrongly believe that these ancient societies were far from…