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Originally constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the Topkapi palace was owned by 30 different sultans who…

Archaeological excavations in Turkey continue unearthing an extremely rich history that has remained buried beneath the surface for thousands of…

Almost all underground cities in Anatolia are unique to antique Cappadocia, a region that includes the provinces of Nevsehir, Aksaray,…

Ancient DNA samples have given experts an unprecedented view on where the people who built the iconic British monument, came…

Ancient Rock Art Dating Back to Early Stone Age Discovered in Turkey Fishermen in Turkey have come across an archaeological discovery…

Knowing that women had limited rights in Ancient Rome, especially when it came to warfare and combat, it may surprise…

The thriteen towers of Chanquillo are consdiered the oldest astronomical complex in the Americas. Thousands of years ago, complex cultures…

If you ask anyone which ancient monument impresses him the most, chances are he or she will say the pyramids.…

The underground city of Derinkuyu is the oldest underground city in the Median Empire, and the largest city found in…

According to new research, the original configuration of the megaliths amplified the sonance that was generated inside the stone circle…

The geometric complexity of Göbekli Tepe, considered by experts the oldest temple in the world, is a wonder to scientists…

Thousands of years ago, humankind erected mindboggling ancient structures. Many of these monuments have fascinated mankind for centuries. When discussing…

Adam and Eve’s Black Stone or the Black Stone of Mecca is also known as Al-Ḥajar al-Aswad. It is a holy and…

The archaeologists and experts have discovered ancient cities and settlements that are completely submerged in water. It’s still unknown how…

Throughout our planet’s long history, countless civilizations have risen and fallen. They left a mark in antiquity by building incredible…

Our planet is so far the most unique in the universe since it’s the only one that harbors—apparently intelligent —life.…

Around 13,000 years ago, before the invention of technologies such as the wheel, the pulley, pottery, and metallurgy, and even…

Several millennia before Egypt’s first pyramid was erected, an ancient city was built in present-day Syria. Its importance resides in…

To us, the pyramids of Egypt are very ancient. However, already in times of ancient Egypt, for example, the reign…

Archaeologists have discovered a massive monument. Excavations have revealed a triangle-shaped stone platform believed to date back around 8,000 years…

If someone were to ask you when multi-ton, megalithic monuments started appearing on Earth, what would be your answer? The…

The exact date of when the first Pyramid on Earth appeared is up for debate. Some say that the Egyptian…