As Greek mythology goes, the universe was once a big soup of nothingness. Then, two things happened: either Chaos or Gaia created the universe as we know it, or Ouranos and Tethys gave birth to the first beings.
Ancient Origins Tours
The Splendours of Ancient Anatolia and Turkey - Sep 2023
Ancient Origins' Dr. Micki Pistorius reveals the histories and mysteries of Turkey and ancient Anatolia on this exclusive tour. From sublime views on the summit of Mount Nemrut, to the unique underground cities of Cappadocia, and of course a journey through Göbekli Tepe, this trip will provide you with amazing experiences!
Inner mysteries of Egypt and the Nile - October 2023
Delight in this 14-night/15-day luxury tour of Egypt visiting Giza, Cairo, Saqqara, Luxor, El-Fayyum Oasis, Karnak, Edfu, Abydos, Dendera, Kom Ombo, the Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbel, and many more outstanding destinations in the land of the pharaohs! Enjoy unique special access to the enigmatic Sphinx monument and Great Pyramid during private visits.
An unforgettable cultural immersion experience of Hellenic heritage - Aug 2023
Explore the ancient wonders of Greece with our exclusive tour. Immerse yourself in the rich history of the birthplace of Western civilization as you visit iconic archaeological sites such as the Acropolis, the ancient city of Olympia, and the Oracle of Delphi. This is a journey you won't soon forget!
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Deep within the heart of Mexico City, beneath layers of rubble and dust, lay a dark secret waiting to be unveiled.
Myths & Legends
The Kilwa Sultanate was a powerful and prosperous city-state that once dominated the Swahili coast of East Africa.
Human Origins
On the July 10, 1834, William Beswick excavated a barrow on his land in Gristhorpe, North Yorkshire, England. What he found gave him quite the surprise. Beswick discovered a coffin in the shape of a...
Ancient Technology
In Sivershchina, close to the village of Mizyn in Ukraine is one of the oldest and most unique settlements of humans – and it was discovered in a parking lot. The now well-known archaeological site, known plainly as the Mizyn parking lot, dates back 18-20 thousand years.
Ancient Places
For nearly fifty years, the town of Craco in southern Italy has stood uninhabited. Here, dark windows look out at potential travelers like empty eye sockets and the streets and buildings of this...
Opinion
What is the origin of the legend of the Christed Son who was born of a virgin on December 25th? I am sure you are familiar with his legend which states that he was born in a manger surrounded by shepherds
Our Mission
At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, our view is that there exist countless mysteries, scientific anomalies and surprising artifacts that have yet to be discovered and explained.
The goal of Ancient Origins is to highlight recent archaeological discoveries, peer-reviewed academic research and evidence, as well as offering alternative viewpoints and explanations of science, archaeology, mythology, religion and history around the globe.
We’re the only Pop Archaeology site combining scientific research with out-of-the-box perspectives.
By bringing together top experts and authors, this archaeology website explores lost civilizations, examines sacred writings, tours ancient places, investigates ancient discoveries and questions mysterious happenings. Our open community is dedicated to digging into the origins of our species on planet earth, and question wherever the discoveries might take us. We seek to retell the story of our beginnings.
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