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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.

"The Eyes" in the Prohodna Cave near Karlukovo, Bulgaria.
4 December, 2020 - 02:44 dhwty

God or the Devil? Whose Mystical Eyes Follow Visitors through the Bulgarian Prohodna Cave?

Prohodna Cave is a natural cave located in North Central Bulgaria. This cave is a popular tourist attraction due to a certain natural feature in the cave, i.e. two eye-shaped holes in its central...
The Kaiadas Cave: Legendary Spartan Pit of Death
4 December, 2020 - 00:29 Aleksa Vučković

The Kaiadas Cave: Legendary Spartan Pit of Death

The Spartans of ancient Greece were always known as fierce warriors and determined fighters. Much of what we know about them is related to their military history and equally militarized society. Many...
Vardzia, Georgia’s Incredible Cave City Built By Their Fierce Queen
3 December, 2020 - 00:56 Ed Whelan

Vardzia, Georgia’s Incredible Cave City Built By Their Fierce Queen

The Republic of Georgia has a dramatic history stretching back centuries, partly because of its strategic position in the Caucuses, midway between Europe and Asia. Among the many attractions of this...
Mass Murder, Megalithic Music, and Misconduct in Prehistoric Malta
2 December, 2020 - 21:41 Mark A. Carpenter

Mass Murder, Megalithic Music, and Misconduct in Prehistoric Malta

Despite claims by experts and historians, not all of human history can be easily explained and many mysteries still remain. Just south of Sicily, surrounded by sapphire waters and sun-soaked shores,...
Digital reconstruction of the Nile River from Assassin’s Creed Origins.
1 December, 2020 - 19:57 Theodoros Karasavvas

The Nile: How One River Helped Build a Civilization – 10 Amazing Facts

The Nile River spans almost 4,175 miles (6,719 km), crosses nine countries throughout Africa, and is widely regarded as the longest river in the world. While all this might be considered common...
Runriket, Where the Power Struggle of a Viking Ruler is Written in Stone
1 December, 2020 - 00:59 Ed Whelan

Runriket, Where the Power Struggle of a Viking Ruler is Written in Stone

The Viking era (800 -1066 AD) is arguably one of the most fascinating in history. Runriket, or the Rune Kingdom, is a unique archaeological area in Sweden, containing more than a hundred runestones...
The Wemyss Caves: Ancient Pictish History and the Writing on the Walls
30 November, 2020 - 21:51 Aleksa Vučković

The Wemyss Caves: Ancient Pictish History and the Writing on the Walls

The Ancient Picts were amongst the most enigmatic inhabitants of ancient British Isles. Still a big puzzle to scholars around the world, the Pictish culture was filled to the brim with unique aspects...
Butrint National Park, Preserving the Rise and Fall of an Ancient City
27 November, 2020 - 00:28 Ed Whelan

Butrint National Park, Preserving the Rise and Fall of an Ancient City

Albania was once part of the Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman worlds and as a result has a rich archaeological legacy. One of the most important archaeological sites in the Balkan country is...
The famous German Neuschwanstein Castle looks straight out of a fairytale
26 November, 2020 - 21:56 dhwty

A Storybook Setting: The Famous German Fairytale Castle of Neuschwanstein

Neuschwanstein Castle is a grand castle in Bavaria, Germany that was built during the 19th century by Ludwig II, the King of Bavaria. During that century, castles were no longer the formidable...
Athenian Agora, Where Some of the World’s Greatest Philosophers Gathered
24 November, 2020 - 00:58 Ed Whelan

Athenian Agora, Where Some of the World’s Greatest Philosophers Gathered

Ancient Greece, and Athens in particular, played a crucial role in the development as well as the history of Western Civilization. The center of Athenian life was the Agora, an open space at the...
Etruscans Transported Bees by Boat to Reach the Best Flowers!
23 November, 2020 - 14:01 B. B. Wagner

Etruscans Transported Bees by Boat to Reach the Best Flowers!

The discovery of an ancient Etruscan honey harvesting workshop at Focello in Italy, and the analysis of charred remains unearthed at the site, has let archaeologists to propose a remarkable...
Jahanara and Roshanara: Rival Princesses of the Mughal Empire
21 November, 2020 - 22:06 Khadija Tauseef

Jahanara and Roshanara: Rival Princesses of the Mughal Empire

The Mughal Empire has been filled with remarkable women , but the most understated of them are two princesses - two sisters - who played a very crucial role during the reign of Shah Jahan and the war...
Saving the Forgotten Castle of Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers
20 November, 2020 - 00:42 dhwty

Saving the Forgotten Castle of Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers

There are castles and then there are chateau castles and France is the winner in this category. The Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers is a castle located in the west-central part of France. The castle...
India’s Pallava Dynasty Left Its Mark On Much Of South-East Asia
19 November, 2020 - 22:06 Saurav Ranjan Datta

India’s Pallava Dynasty Left Its Mark On Much Of South-East Asia

In southern India, the journey from Puducherry to Chennai is without question one of the most pleasurable travel experiences to be found in all of south Asia. The biggest highlight of this trip lies...
Zhouzhuang: China’s Stunning and Popular Venice of the East
19 November, 2020 - 00:46 dhwty

Zhouzhuang: China’s Stunning and Popular Venice of the East

Zhouzhuang is a small town located in China’s Jiangsu province not far from the modern metropolis of Shanghai. As one of the China’s most famous water towns, Zhouzhuang has been nicknamed the “Venice...
Nora, the Ancient Sardinian Trading Town that Everyone Wanted
18 November, 2020 - 01:07 Ed Whelan

Nora, the Ancient Sardinian Trading Town that Everyone Wanted

Nora is arguably the first town ever built on the island of Sardinia, one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Their rich and remarkable history includes occupation by Phoenicians,...
The Anasazi and Anakim: Nephilim Ruins and Evidence of Ritual Murder
17 November, 2020 - 22:04 Mark A. Carpenter

The Anasazi and Anakim: Nephilim Ruins and Evidence of Ritual Murder

Across the ancient world, from the rocky deserts of the American West all the way to the shores of the Mediterranean, enigmatic parallels between ancient myths and archaeological sites are emerging...
Kilkenny Castle is Voted Among the Most Beautiful in the World
17 November, 2020 - 01:06 Ed Whelan

Kilkenny Castle is Voted Among the Most Beautiful in the World

Castles will always hold particular fascination, partly because they were at the heart of so many dramatic events in history. One of the most famous in Ireland is the beautifully restored Kilkenny...
The Story of Kyniska: The Spartan Princess Who Became An Olympic Hero
15 November, 2020 - 17:48 Aleksa Vučković

The Story of Kyniska: The Spartan Princess Who Became An Olympic Hero

The Olympic Games in ancient Greece were a true celebration of a healthy spirit. Originally held to honor the god Zeus, these sport festivities became one of the cornerstones of Western civilization...
Waipio Valley: Home of Demons, Demi-Gods, and Despots
15 November, 2020 - 13:59 Mark A. Carpenter

Waipio Valley: Home of Demons, Demi-Gods, and Despots

Hidden deep in the dark blue heart of the Pacific Ocean drifts the Hawaiian Archipelago. One of the youngest landmasses on the planet, made up of 137 volcanic islands covering an area of 1,500 miles...
Inari Shrines: Worshiping Japan’s Most Popular Shinto Deity
14 November, 2020 - 13:44 dhwty

Inari Shrines: Worshiping Japan’s Most Popular Shinto Deity

Inari shrines are a type of shrine dedicated to the Japanese deity Inari. These shrines are immensely popular in Japan and can be found all around the country. It is estimated that a third of all the...
The Haryanka Dynasty of India: Betrayals of Fathers by Sons
14 November, 2020 - 00:59 Saurav Ranjan Datta

The Haryanka Dynasty of India: Betrayals of Fathers by Sons

This is the story of a son in ancient India who killed his father for no other reason than uncontrolled ambition. In the royal dynasties of India, the killing of family members and family rivals is a...
St John knights castle at night, Rhodes island, Greece
13 November, 2020 - 00:55 Ed Whelan

Rhodes Island, Home to Famed Warrior-Monks Who Fought for their Beliefs

The island of Rhodes which now forms part of Greece, has a long and dramatic history dating back 12,000 years to the Neolithic era. In the medieval period it was the headquarters of The Order of...
Sobekneferu’s Legacy: The Sacred Places of Egypt’s First Female Pharaoh
10 November, 2020 - 18:40 Andrew Collins

Sobekneferu’s Legacy: The Sacred Places of Egypt’s First Female Pharaoh

In part one , we saw how Egypt’s first female pharaoh Sobekneferu (also written Neferusobek) has emerged as a major character both in literary fiction and in the cinema. Her mysterious life and...

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