What You Probably Didn’t Know About Ollantaytambo
Some 90 kilometers from the present-day city of Cuzco in Peru lay the remains of one of South America’s most impressive ancient archaeological sites. Not many people know of Ollantaytambo,…
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This Ancient City Predates The Great Pyramid by Around 8,000 Years
Several millennia before Egypt’s first pyramid was erected, an ancient city was built in present-day Syria. Its importance resides in the fact that, given its age, it is one of…
Archaeologists Find Massive 8,000-Year-Old Triangle-Shaped Monument in Saudi Arabia
Archaeologists have discovered a massive monument. Excavations have revealed a triangle-shaped stone platform believed to date back around 8,000 years in Northern Saudi Arabia. Archaeologists have revealed that The ancient…
Why No Ancient Records From 4,500 Years Ago Mention the Great Sphinx
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…
What Happened to The Pyramidion of the Great Pyramid of Giza?
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…
3 Reasons Why Göbekli Tepe Is The Most Unique Ancient Monument Discovered So 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…
This 5,100-Year-Old Ancient Sumerian Star Map Details a Massive Cosmic Impact
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…
10 Aerial Images of Ancient Egypt’s Oldest Pyramid
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…
5 Things You Should Know About 3 Obelisks of the Ancient World
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…
5 Things You Should Know About Senet; a 5,000-Year-Old Ancient Egyptian Board Game With Ties to The Netherworld
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: What It Is and What Its Symbols Mean
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…
3 Ancient Egyptian Cities That Predate Egypt’s Oldest Pyramid by Thousands of Years
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…
Ancient Egypt’s Oldest-Known Stone Structure Predates the Great Pyramid By Generations
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…
Check Out 7 Stunning Images Of the Great Pyramid’s Summit
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…
Older Than History: 3 Ancient Cities That Predate Pyramids by Around 5,000 Years
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? The Voids, Chambers and Passages
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.
Here Are 3 Incredible Videos Showing the Interior of Ancient Egypt’s Oldest Pyramid
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…
Ancient Site That Predates The Pyramids Was Built With Advanced Forms of Geometry
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…
How did the Ancients Move 100-Ton Megaliths at Puma Punku?
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…
World of Pyramids: 3 Ancient Pyramids Bigger Than the Great Pyramid
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…
21 Stunning Aerial Images of Ancient American Pyramids
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.…
A Look Into the Secret Behind The Great Pyramid’s Stumping Alignment
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…
The Remarkable Alignment of the Great Sphinx and How The Equinox Reveals its Ancient Secrets
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…
Researchers Find Evidence Of Sophisticated Brain Surgery 1,700 Years Ago
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…