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Ancient Places

Ancient places can be found all over the world. Their fascinating histories and impressive artifacts open intriguing glimpses to times past, and visiting such ancient places in the world can be an unforgettable experience.

Science is constantly discovering new archaeological places and uncovering more evidence into what we once thought we knew about our history, therefore offering new pieces to the ever changing puzzle of humanity’s past and altering how we interpret it. This section will present the most interesting archaeological sites all over the world, as well as new discoveries of ancient places that are worth paying a visit.

Parque Arqueológico do Solstício in Brazil. Source: topensandoemviajar.
23 September, 2023 - 16:38 Robbie Mitchell

Deforestation Uncovers Ancient Megaliths in Brazilian Jungle (Video)

In the heart of Brazil's dense jungle, a remarkable discovery has emerged from the depths of history - a 'Stonehenge' hidden in the remote region of Calcoene . These mysterious megaliths, believed to...
Fyrkat viking ring fortress in Denmark. Source: dudlajzov/Adobe Stock
22 September, 2023 - 22:59 ashley cowie

Over 40 New Sites Added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List

This week, anticipation and excitement filled the air at a prestigious conference held in Saudi Arabia as UNESCO, the vanguard of global cultural preservation, proudly expanded its prestigious list...
Limahuli Garden Preserve, Hawaii. Source: stevengaertner / Adobe Stock.
22 September, 2023 - 20:57 Robbie Mitchell

Guardians Protect Hawaii’s Ancient Plants (Video)

Discover the remarkable Limahuli Garden Preserve, a 1,000-acre botanical haven on Kauai's North Shore. Amidst tranquil landscapes, this preserve harbors unique flora integral to Hawaiian culture ...
Bracciano Castle, Lazio, Italy. Source: franco lucato/Adobe Stock /Adobe Stock
22 September, 2023 - 18:56 Marcello Assandri

Unearthing Italy's Hidden Renaissance Castles: Bracciano Castle, the Orsini HQ

The current castle at Bracciano - Orsini-Odescalchi Castle - was built by Napoleone Orsini and his son Virginio starting in 1470. It is one the best maintained castles in Italy and host to numerous...
Guédelon Castle, France. Source: Atlantis / Adobe Stock.
22 September, 2023 - 01:53 Robbie Mitchell

Building a Medieval Replica Castle Using Ancient Techniques (Video)

In the realm of modern carpentry , where power tools often reign supreme, Christophe, a skilled French-Canadian Carpenter, embarks on a unique challenge. He's part of a team constructing Guédelon...
Marcello at the site of Alteto Castle, near Vejano, Lazio, Italy. Source: Marcello Assandri
21 September, 2023 - 18:55 Marcello Assandri

Unearthing Italy's Hidden Renaissance Castles: The Borgia and Orsini Affair

Having a home in the fascinating historic town of Vejano, north of Rome, fueled Marcello Assandri’s curiosity about the history of the area. He has scoured the National State Italian Archive, the...
The temples of Bagan, Myanmar. Source: Painting Cat / Adobe Stock.
21 September, 2023 - 16:57 Robbie Mitchell

Restoring The 11th Century Temples of Bagan (Videos)

Myanmar's ambitious endeavor to secure UNESCO World Heritage status for the 11th-century temples of Bagan signals a significant commitment to preserving this invaluable cultural heritage site...
Ancient Cave Art at Mfangano Island, Kenya. Source: Avi Kumar
19 September, 2023 - 14:54 Avi Kumar

Ancient Cave Art at Mfangano Island Kenya, Revered For Generations

Mfangano Island in Kenya’s Lake Victoria hosts some ancient rock art that is an estimated to be 4000 years old. It consists of concentric circles built by a culture long gone but still revered. Lake...
Tell es-Sultan in Jericho is an archaeological site that traces its origins to around 12,000 BC
18 September, 2023 - 22:58 ashley cowie

UN Heritage Listing in Palestine Sparks Israeli Discontent

At a recent UN conference, the 12,000-year-old Tell es-Sultan archaeological site near Jericho, on the West Bank, was listed as a World Heritage Site “in Palestine.” This decision angered Israeli...
The Serra da Capivara National Park. Source: Marcio Isensee e Sá / Adobe Stock.
18 September, 2023 - 20:57 Robbie Mitchell

Humans' First Appearance in the Americas: Challenging Clovis (Video)

In the dense wilderness of Brazil's Piauí state, archaeologists are unraveling a profound narrative about human history in the Americas. The prevailing belief that humans arrived about 13,000 years...
The sunken church known as St Cavan's Church on Inisheer Island. Source: David Matthew Lyons / Adobe Stock
18 September, 2023 - 14:52 Aleksa Vučković

The Sunken Church of Inis Oírr and the Heritage of Saint Cavan

With its long history and even longer memory, Ireland is a nation that offers plenty to historians. From its ancient history and Celtic identity, to the Viking invasions and many wars for...
Ezekiel’s Tomb. Credit: David Stanley / Flickr.
17 September, 2023 - 20:57 Robbie Mitchell

Ezekiel's Tomb: Transcending Religious Boundaries (Video)

Ezekiel's Tomb , nestled beside the meandering rivers of Babylon in Al Kifl, Iraq , is a testament to the convergence of history, faith, and the enduring human spirit. This 14th-century shrine,...
Saint Ephraim Monastery, Nea Makri, Greece. Photo: Joanna Gillan
17 September, 2023 - 14:59 Joanna Gillan

The Tragic History of Saint Ephraim Monastery in Greece

Situated in Nea Makri, Attica, the Saint Ephraim Monastery stands as a significant landmark showcasing Greece’s historical and spiritual lineage. While originally called the Annunciation of the...
Men visiting Okinoshima Island must be naked. Source: Kapawtord / Adobe Stock.
16 September, 2023 - 22:53 Joanna Gillan

Only Men Can Visit Okinoshima Island in Japan and They Must Strip Naked First

In the rich tapestry of the world’s ancient history, there stands a mysterious island steeped in ritual and reverence – Okinoshima. Nestled between the islands of Kyushu and Honshu in Japan,...
Circular homes in Tulou, China. Source: bzebois / Adobe Stock.
16 September, 2023 - 16:51 Robbie Mitchell

Tulou, China’s Ancient Circular Walled Homes (Video)

China's Ancient Circular Walled Homes, known as Tulou in Fujian, China, are remarkable examples of architectural ingenuity and communal living. These structures, designated as UNESCO World Heritage...
General aerial view of the East Group at Kabal. Source: INAH
16 September, 2023 - 14:52 Nathan Falde

Archaeologists Excavate Huge 1,500-Year-Old Palace in Maya City of Kabah

During excavations at the site of the Maya city of Kabah in southeastern Mexico, archaeologists unearthed the ruins of an expansive but previously unknown palace, which was located in a recently...
Reconstruction of the ancient Babylon Ishtar gate. Source: pop_gino / Adobe Stock.
16 September, 2023 - 01:58 Robbie Mitchell

Babylon: Ancient Site, Modern Problems (Video)

Amidst the challenges brought on by years of conflict, Iraq's historic treasures, like Babylon , are gradually receiving attention once more. The ancient city, once the capital of King Nebuchadnezzar...
Left; One of the trenches during the excavation of the medieval palace in Scotland. Right; Previously dug walls at the site. Source: HARP /Ancrum Heritage
15 September, 2023 - 22:58 ashley cowie

Medieval Palace Unearthed: Archaeologists Swarm Scottish Borders

Thirty years ago, a dowser identified lines of stones beneath a harvested field outside the village of Ancrum, in the Scottish Borders. Now, a team of archaeologists and students from around the...
The Hanging Gardens of the Chaldean Dynasty of Mesopotamia. Source: Sarry/Adobe Stock
15 September, 2023 - 14:55 Aleksa Vučković

The Chaldean Dynasty and the Rise of the Neo-Babylonian Empire

Empires are formed and fall, dynasties rise to prominence and crumble in poverty and ruin, ethnicities disappear from the fate of the Earth - these are the inevitable aspects of the histories of...
A ‘cataphile’ inside the Paris catacombs. Source: YouTube Screenshot / The New York Times.
14 September, 2023 - 17:00 Joanna Gillan

Party in the Historic Paris Catacombs, But Don't Tell! (Video)

In the heart of Paris lies a subterranean world of catacombs , a network of underground tunnels and rooms that span hundreds of kilometers beneath the city’s streets. These catacombs house the...
Part of the Great Wall of China that has been damaged. Source: Youyu Public Security Bureau
13 September, 2023 - 14:55 ashley cowie

Workers Who Ripped Shortcut Through China’s Great Wall Detained

Two construction workers arrived at an opening in the Great Wall of China, but their excavator was too big to pass through. Rather than traveling further and going around, the pair ripped apart the...
Dancer at a traditional Theyyam ceremony, India. Source: Dietmar Temps / Adobe Stock.
10 September, 2023 - 21:03 Robbie Mitchell

How Artists Are Keeping the Ancient Practice of Theyyam Alive (Video)

In Kerala , a state nestled in the southern part of India, the age-old tradition of Theyyam persists, defying the relentless march of time. This ritualistic form of worship, deeply ingrained in the...
The Serpent Mound
9 September, 2023 - 21:46 Joanna Gillan

The Great Serpent Mound of Ohio, the Largest Earthen Effigy in the World

The Great Serpent Mound is a 1,300-foot (396 m) long and 3-foot (91 cm) high prehistoric effigy mound located on a plateau of a crater along Ohio Brush Creek in Adams County, Ohio, and is the largest...
Trajan Arch, Timgad, Algeria. Source: Leonid Andronov / Adobe Stock.
9 September, 2023 - 17:17 Robbie Mitchell

Algeria's Treasures: From Constantine to the Roman Ruins of Timgad (Videos)

Algeria's history unfolds from the ancient city of Constantine to the remarkably preserved Roman ruins of Timgad . Constantine, perched dramatically on cliffs, boasts historic bridges and a history...

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