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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.

Carvings at Göbekli Tepe May Be the World’s Oldest Calendar
6 August, 2024 - 20:24 Gary Manners

Carvings at Göbekli Tepe May Be the World’s Oldest Calendar

New research has provided a new twist on the ancient carvings at Göbekli Tepe, a 12,000-year-old archaeological site in southern Turkey, suggesting that they may represent the world’s oldest known...
Image showing how the fortifications Roman Petuaria might have looked.
6 August, 2024 - 15:25 Nathan Falde

Excavations at Roman Site in Yorkshire Reveal Ancient Fortifications

The village of Brough in the county of East Riding in eastern Yorkshire has an amazing history. In the early first millennium AD it was the site of a Roman settlement known as Petuaria , which was...
An artist’s impression of the fort.
2 August, 2024 - 20:28 Nathan Falde

Rare Roman Era Fort Found in Farmer’s Field in Pembrokeshire, Wales

For just the third time ever, an explorer has discovered the ruins of an ancient Roman fort in Wales . The broken and scattered remains of this nearly 2,000-year-old military structure were found...
Roman necropolis area at the ancient city of Tios in Zonguldak, Turkey.
1 August, 2024 - 14:58 Sahir

Greco-Roman Necropolis From Northern Turkey Reveals a ‘Sarcophagi Avenue’!

Excavations in a Greco-Roman period necropolis from the ancient city of Tios, in northern Turkey, marks the culmination of a three-year archaeological dig, aimed at significant revitalization of the...
AI portrait of a beautiful middle aged Roman woman.
31 July, 2024 - 02:17 MartiniF

Cornelia Africana and the Stories of Ancient Roman Womanhood

One of the many celebrated paintings by Swiss painter Angelica Kauffman (1741-1807) is titled “Cornelia, Mother of the Gracchi”. Conveying the message of the importance of family above all else, the...
Appian way (or Via Appia antica) section in its urban regional park in Rome, Italy. Source: Paolo/Adobe Stock
29 July, 2024 - 14:45 Gary Manners

Ancient Roman Appian Way Becomes Italy’s 60th UNESCO World Heritage Site

Italy's Via Appia Antica, or Appian Way, the earliest and most significant road built by the ancient Romans, has been accepted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This designation elevates Italy’s...
The Sun rises behind the El Xihuingo volcano during the summer solstice. Source: Rafael Morales Orozco, retouching by Arturo Montero/ INAH
28 July, 2024 - 19:13 Gary Manners

Teotihuacan's Pyramid of the Moon is Actually Aligned with the Solstice Sun

A new study reveals that the Pyramid of the Moon at Teotihuacan, Mexico, marks the astronomical orientation axis of the ancient city. The research team, coordinated by Ismael Arturo Montero García,...
Charaideo Maidam of Ahom Kings at Charaideo in Sivasagar, Assam. Source: Mozzworld/CC BY-SA 4.0
28 July, 2024 - 17:07 Sahir

Ahom Dynasty’s Moidam Burial Complex and Shrines Added to UNESCO’s Heritage List

The Charaideo Moidam royal burial complex and shrines, built by India's Ahom dynasty (1228-1826) in the northeast, have been officially inscribed as a World Heritage Site. The Charaideo Moidams,...
The assassination of Caesar on the Ides of March
28 July, 2024 - 14:39 Mario Bartolini

The History of Espionage in Ancient Rome

If one is to briefly define the term of espionage , it would be described as the planning, the collection, the analysis, and dissemination of information as related to forces, nations, or coalitions...
Ariel view of the Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano. Source: Courtesy of the Italian Ministry of Culture
27 July, 2024 - 14:29 Nathan Falde

Excavations in Rome Uncover Walls from the Papacy’s Ancient Home

Archaeologists digging at the site of a new infrastructure project in Rome have unearthed some lost and forgotten stone walls from a grand medieval palace that was home to the Catholic papacy for...
Monte Testaccio, Rome.
27 July, 2024 - 02:39 Robbie Mitchell

Monte Testaccio - Rome's Mountain of Ancient Garbage (Video)

Monte Testaccio , an ancient Roman garbage dump, stands as a reminder of the city’s consumption and trade practices. Located on the outskirts of Rome, this massive mound of broken pottery reaches the...
The Djoser pyramid during its restoration
26 July, 2024 - 17:35 Nathan Falde

Egypt’s Oldest Pyramid Could Have Been Built Using Hydraulic Lift Technology

There has long been speculation about how the pyramids of Egypt were constructed. While there may be no single answer to this question, a new study provides evidence to suggest that at least one of...
Representation of how Rome influenced Video Game design
25 July, 2024 - 21:20 ancient origins

Unearthing Ancient Rome's Influence on Video Game Design and Architecture

The ancient city of Rome has left an indelible mark on history, its influence extending far beyond the realm of politics and culture. One of the most modern areas where this legacy can be seen is in...
A large collection of gold foil objects retrieved at the Tel Al-Deir cemetery.
25 July, 2024 - 17:40 Sahir

Tombs and Gold Foils from the Ptolemaic Era Unearthed in Egypt’s Damietta

Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered 63 mudbrick tombs and several simple burials containing a collection of gold foils from the 26th Dynasty of the Late Period. This correlates with the Ptolemaic...
The Star Carr site provides the earliest known evidence of British dwellings and some of the earliest forms of architecture, as seen here.
24 July, 2024 - 18:02 ancient origins

Hunter-gatherers Kept an 'Orderly Home' in the Earliest Known British Dwelling

University of York Archaeological evidence from the world-famous Mesolithic site of Star Carr in North Yorkshire has shown that hunter-gatherers likely kept an orderly home by creating ‘zones’ for...
The silver amulet found at Deultum, Debelt, Bulgaris, the oldest Christian relic of Bulgaria.
24 July, 2024 - 14:49 Nathan Falde

1,800-Year-Old Silver Amulet is Bulgaria’s Oldest Christian Relic

Excavations near the village of Debelt in southeastern Bulgaria produced an astonishing artifact that changes the understanding of the history of Christianity in the country. At the site of an...
Underwater Excavations Reveal How Neolithic Village Adapted to Drought
23 July, 2024 - 21:58 Gary Manners

Underwater Excavations Reveal How Neolithic Village Adapted to Drought

Around 6,200 BC, the global climate experienced a dramatic shift. Temperatures dropped, sea levels rose, and the southern Levant, encompassing modern-day Israel, the Palestinian territories, Jordan,...
Part of the site of Parion in the Biga district of Çanakkale in northwestern Turkey.
23 July, 2024 - 15:12 Nathan Falde

Roman Military Harbor Discovered in Ancient Port City of Parion, Turkey

In the ancient world, the port city of Parion was a vital trading point for goods traveling from ancient Greece and the Aegean to the city of Istanbul, and all points beyond. While the city no longer...
View of the ongoing excavation, Jerusalem
22 July, 2024 - 21:06 Gary Manners

Massive Fortification Protected the Elite in Jerusalem

Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery at the City of David in the Jerusalem Walls National Park. After 150 years of research, a massive fortification has been uncovered that protected...
The antique beehives of Maysan, Saudi Arabia
22 July, 2024 - 19:10 Sahir

Beehives In Saudi Mountain Range Have Survived 1000 Years!

Nestled within the majestic Sarawat Mountain range in western Saudi Arabia, the ancient beehives of the Maysan Governorate are a testament to a region boasting some of the most remarkable...
The excavation team at Juukan Gorge in 2014
22 July, 2024 - 15:23 ancient-origins

47,000 years of Aboriginal Heritage Was Destroyed in Mining Blast

Michael Slack et al./The Conversation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains an image of deceased people, which is used with permission from the Traditional...
The School of Athens, by Raphael. Source: Public Domain
21 July, 2024 - 21:17 Robbie Mitchell

Why Did Ancient Greeks Crave Knowledge? (Video)

The ancient Greeks' passion for knowledge is noteworthy for its lasting impact on Western civilization. Their contributions to philosophy and politics have significantly influenced modern thought,...
LiDAR scan image of the Bodbury Ring Hillfort. Source: University of Chester
19 July, 2024 - 16:48 Gary Manners

Bodbury Ring Hillfort Six Times Larger Than Thought

A remarkable discovery at Shropshire's Bodbury Ring Hillfort has shed new light on the region's Iron Age history. Archaeologists from Channel Four’s Time Team, alongside experts from the Universities...
Roman circus found in Iruña-Veleia, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. Source: Arkikus
19 July, 2024 - 14:39 Sahir

Roman Circus Discovered in Northern Spain Could Host 5000 People

A large Roman venue hosting horse-drawn chariot races in antiquity has been found in northern Spain at the Iruña-Veleia site. Situated 10 kilometers from Vitoria-Gasteiz, it was found to contain a...

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