Asia

Ancient places can be found all over Asia. Their fascinating histories and impressive artifacts open intriguing glimpses to times past, and open up a window on Asian history. Visiting such historical places in Asia 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 Asia, as well as new discoveries of ancient places that are worth paying a visit.

The Templar’s Tunnel (olegmayorov / Adobe Stock)

25 October, 2020 - 01:06 dhwty

The Templar Tunnel: Knight’s Strategic Passageway Was Lost for 700 Years

The Templar Tunnel is an underground passageway located in the city of Acre, in what is now Israel. This tunnel was built by the Knights Templar when the city was under the rule of the Kingdom of...

Time Capsule of the House of the Tesserae Opens Window into the Past

19 October, 2020 - 13:59 dhwty

Time Capsule of the House of the Tesserae Opens Window into the Past

In 2017 archaeologists in Jordan unearthed a time capsule dating back over a thousand years. The House of the Tesserae was fortuitously preserved after an earthquake struck the Jordanian city of...

Draksharama Temple, Where Dozens of Hindu Gods Live as a Family

13 October, 2020 - 00:52 Ed Whelan

Draksharama Temple, Where Dozens of Hindu Gods Live as a Family

India is a land of many religious and has thousands of remarkable temples and holy sites. One of the most important in all of southern India is the Draksharama Temple, a Hindu site dedicated to the...

Delving into the Depths of Japan’s Mysterious Tonkararin Tunnels

11 October, 2020 - 13:58 Elizabeth Moore

Delving into the Depths of Japan’s Mysterious Tonkararin Tunnels

Within the sloping mountains of Japan lies a mysterious ruined tunnel structure known as the Tonkararin Tunnels. This ancient ruin likely dates to the 5th or 6th century of Imperial Japan, although...

The tranquil waters of the Burning Lake in Bhutan, a place of miracles that still attracts thousands today! Source: Brian Weed / Adobe Stock

3 October, 2020 - 13:24 dhwty

Bhutan’s Burning Lake, Place of Legend and Pilgrimage

Bhutan’s sacred Burning Lake (known also as Membartsho or Mebar Tsho), in the Tang Valley, gets its name from a legend involving Pema Lingpa (or Padma Lingpa), a renowned Bhutanese saint. Today, the...

Great Chain of The Golden Horn: Constantinople’s Impenetrable Barrier

26 September, 2020 - 17:53 Aleksa Vučković

Great Chain of The Golden Horn: Constantinople’s Impenetrable Barrier

For all large capital cities in ancient and modern history, protection was one of the major survival strategies. And what historical capital was bigger than legendary Constantinople ? Known as...

26 September, 2020 - 13:56 Aleksa Vučković

The Enigmatic Zenigata Sunae – A Majestic Heritage of Feudal Japan

Japan is full of countless intriguing places and monuments from its rich and vibrant past. From centuries of rich, evolving history, to the devastating effects of the Second World War, Japan has...

Why the Enormous Nimrod Castle Was Built in a Massive Hurry

23 September, 2020 - 01:04 Ed Whelan

Why the Enormous Nimrod Castle Was Built in a Massive Hurry

Because of the thousands of years of human occupation, the Levant is an area rich in ruins and archaeological sites. One of the most fascinating medieval sites in the region is the castle known as...

The Badami Chalukyas dynasty came to control vast tracts of land within southern and central India from about 543 AD until 753 AD. Representative image of a more modern era. Source: Public domain

22 September, 2020 - 00:59 Saurav Ranjan Datta

The Badami Chalukyas: An Indian Dynasty Spanning Over 200 Years

At a glance, history can seem chaotic. We need to delve into the depths of any particular era, and not just focus on particular incidents. History is not just a timeline of earth-shattering battles,...

The ancient Judean date palm tree has been resurrected

17 September, 2020 - 20:09 Joanna Gillan

The Judean Date Palm: Extinct Tree Resurrected from Ancient Seeds

For thousands of years, the date palm was a staple crop. In the Kingdom of Judea it was a source of food, shelter, medicine, and shade. But the plant went extinct due to waves of conquest and...

A collection of shoes, presumably from those who have taken their lives, inside Aokigahara forest.

16 September, 2020 - 20:56 Joanna Gillan

The Aokigahara Forest of Japan: Many Enter, But Few Walk Out Alive

The Aokigahara forest is situated on the north-western side of Japan’s famous Mount Fuji. It was born 1,100 years ago, when Mount Fuji erupted, spewing out lava for miles which later transformed into...

Naqsh-e Rustam

13 September, 2020 - 11:04 dhwty

Naqsh-e Rustam: Ancient Tombs of Powerful Persian Kings

Naqsh-e Rustam is one of the most spectacular and awe-inspiring ancient sites of the Achaemenid Empire, consisting of the colossal tombs of Persian kings dating back to the first millennium BC. It...

Petroglyph of the archaeological landscape of Tamgaly Source: victor21041958 / Adobe Stock

12 September, 2020 - 02:06 Ed Whelan

Tamgaly Petroglyphs: Rituals, Shaman and Nomad’s Treasures

Tamgaly in Kazakhstan, now a UNESCO World Heritage site, provides evidence of the rich history and diverse cultural heritage of Central Asia. The area has been traversed by countless nomadic...

Sebaste’s archaeology ancient ruins Source: Pavel Bernshtam / Adobe Stock

11 September, 2020 - 01:50 Ed Whelan

Ancient Samaria, a City Destroyed and Ten Tribes Lost Forever

Once known as the Land of Canaan, the region was home to great cultures and civilizations for thousands of years. As a result, there are many historic ruins and one of the most fascinating is the...

Pilgrim at the golden temple in the city of Amritsar-India, main temple of Sikhs, during sunset. Source: MICHEL / Adobe Stock

10 September, 2020 - 13:58 Ed Whelan

Why the Golden Temple is at the Very Heart of Sikhism

While the followers of Sikhism can be found all over the world, the supreme spiritual site of the faith is the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India. It is known as Harmandir Sahib , the abode of God, and...

Human Skeletons at Roopkund Lake aka Skeleton Lake

3 September, 2020 - 02:56 mrreese

Skeleton Lake: Ancient Remains Frozen in Time in the Himalayas

Imagine a frozen lake which, upon melting each year, reveals the unnerving sight of the remains of more than 300 people. The small lake known as Roopkund Lake, sits high in the Indian Himalayas more...

Burana tower located on famous Silk Road, Kyrgyzstan Source: Pavel Svoboda / Adobe Stock

3 September, 2020 - 01:28 Ed Whelan

Burana Tower, Kyrgyzstan’s Ancient and Last Monument to a Lost City

Central Asia has been home to various cultures and empires, and many of their materials remains can still be seen. One of the most important in the Republic of Kyrgyzstan is the Burana Tower. This...

Bronze Horseman on Thunder Stone Monolith Pedestal

25 August, 2020 - 21:42 dhwty

The Thunder Stone and Bronze Horseman: The Monolithic Savior of St Petersburg?

The Bronze Horseman is a monument located in the Russian city of Saint Petersburg. The pedestal of this equestrian statue is known as the Thunder Stone, a monolith claimed to be the largest block of...

Qutub Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world, New Delhi, India. Source: kingslyg / Adobe Stock

25 August, 2020 - 01:40 Ed Whelan

Qutb Minar, the Incredible Victory Tower of the Mamluk Dynasty

Islamic culture has left an indelible mark on India’s celebrated architectural heritage. One of the most remarkable examples is the Qutb Minar , also known as the Victory Tower and the tallest...

Ruins of the biblical Beersheba, Tel Be'er Sheva, Israel Source: lic0001 / Adobe Stock

22 August, 2020 - 22:58 Ed Whelan

Israel’s Rare Artifacts from the Ancient Biblical City of Be’er Sheva

Israel has many fascinating and important archaeological sites, and many have biblical associations. One of the most popular is Tel Be’er Sheva archaeological park. This holds the remains of a city...

Agra fort, or Red fort, Delhi, India. Source: Lukas

22 August, 2020 - 01:51 Ed Whelan

The Mighty Red Fort of New Delhi, a Symbol of Mughal Power and Wealth

For various reason, buildings and structures become symbols of nations, for example the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the pyramids in Egypt, and the Red Fort in New Delhi, India. Also known as Lal Qalʿah,...

Chittorgarh Fort, in Rajasthan, has been the backdrop for centuries of power struggles. Source: Public domain

20 August, 2020 - 18:59 dhwty

Chittorgarh Fort: A Tale of Sieges, Conquest and Singing Ecstasy

Chittorgarh Fort is a hill fort located in Chittorgarh (known also as Chittor), a city in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. Chittorgarh Fort is said to be the largest fort in Rajasthan , and is...

The Garden Tomb, rock tomb in Jerusalem, Israel Source: valenizi / Adobe Stock

20 August, 2020 - 02:01 Ed Whelan

Could the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem be the Site of Jesus’ Resurrection?

Jerusalem is an ancient city, founded as the City of David in 1010 BC, but there is evidence of settlements going back to 4500 BC. It has been conquered more than 40 times by various nations,...

Ranthambore Fort was built not only as a stronghold, but also became a center of Chauhan culture in Rajasthan, India. Photo source: RealityImages / Adobe Stock

19 August, 2020 - 23:09 dhwty

Ranthambore Fort: Rajasthani Stronghold and Center of Chauhan Culture

Located in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan, it is widely believed that Ranthambore Fort was constructed during the 10 th century AD. It has also been suggested that the hill fort was actually...

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