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Discover the world’s most mysterious ancient civilizations, from lost cities and megalithic structures to forgotten knowledge and unsolved archaeological puzzles.
Although the pyramids of Egypt are their greatest tourist attraction, the land of Pharaohs has much more to offer. From mesmerizing temples to massive obelisks reaching for the stars, Egypt…
Thousands of years ago, and after a series of “lesser” pyramids, a fourth-dynasty Pharaoh is thought to have commissioned an unprecedented construction process. He chose the desert plateau not far…
There are various considerations why Göbekli Tepe is a history-changing site. Here are three reasons I think Göbekli Tepe is unlike any other ancient monument we’ve found. More than 12,000…
Around 3,000 BC, an ancient Sumerian astronomer meticulously recorded his nightly observations on a clay tablet—a star map that captured the celestial wonders above. On one fateful night, as he…
Recognized as the oldest pyramid in ancient Egypt, the Step Pyramid of Djoser is an architectural marvel from the era of the Third Dynasty. This pyramid is believed to have…
We’ve probably seen obelisks at least once in our lifetime. These ancient structures have survived for thousands of years and even the evolution of society, yet managed to retain their…
One of the oldest known board games on Earth is called Senet. Archaeological excavations of tombs from the First Egyptian dynasty have revealed that already around 3,100 BC, more than…
The Aztec Sun Stone is one of the most recognisable objects from pre-Hispanic Mexico, yet it is often introduced in a way that makes it smaller than it is: as…
Long before the most impressive pyramids were erected in Egypt, a powerful, prosperous civilization developed. It is usually acknowledged that the oldest Egyptian pyramid was built during the Third Dynasty…
Although the land of Pharaohs is known for its incredible ancient pyramids and the Great Sphinx at Giza, ancient Egypt has much more to offer. Beneath the golden sands lay…
The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the most majestic structures built by human hands. With a history engulfed in countless mysteries, the Great Pyramid has been a magnet…
Yes, the pyramids are among the oldest monumental structures on the surface of the planet. But just because the pyramids are old, doesn’t mean there aren’t any older structures. There…
What is inside the Great Pyramid of Giza? Follow its passages, chambers, shafts, the ScanPyramids Big Void and North Face Corridor—what archaeology confirms and what remains unknown.
One of the oldest pyramids in Egypt, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, is one of the least known and least visited monuments of ancient Egypt. That’s because it remained closed…
The builders of Göbekli Tepe possessed profound knowledge of geometry, which was used to build the ancient site using multi-ton stones between 12,000 and 13,000 years ago. Furthermore, the discovery…
Two of the largest stones of Puma Punku weigh 131 tonnes and 85 tons, respectively. These massive boulders were carved from quarries located more than 10 kilometers away. How the…
Pyramids are a global phenomenon. For reasons we are not entirely sure of, around 5,000 years ago, humankind started building pyramids. These majestic structures are found on nearly every continent…
Thousands of years ago, humankind built pyramids across the globe. Nearly everywhere we decide to look; eventually, we will come across ancient pyramids that have stood the test of time.…
Several thousands of years ago, countless pyramids were built around the globe. Although we are all familiar with one pyramid, particularly the Great Pyramid of Giza, the truth is that…
Thousands of years ago, the ancient Egyptians created one of the most impressive monuments on the surface of the planet. They carved a massive monolith in the shape of a…
A complex form of brain surgery has been discovered in skeletal remains found by archaeologists at the burial site of a group of archers and their relatives from the Eastern…
Pyramids were built on nearly every continent on the surface of the planet. No matter where we decide to look, we will find that some of the most ancient civilizations…
Around 12,000 Years ago, a mysterious people in what is now Turkey erected multi-ton stones into intricate circles forming what is now considered the oldest temple on the planet’s surface.…
Join us in this magical journey as we explore rare photographs of the Egyptian pyramids that show just how incredibly ancient the monuments really are. Although the ancient Egyptian civilization…