Europe

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

Sunrise, Old Orhei monastery, Republic of Moldova Source: Calin Stan/Adobe Stock

20 November, 2019 - 01:50 Ed Whelan

The Little-Known Treasure of Beautiful Moldova - Old Orhei

Moldova may be the least visited country in Europe , but it has the largest wine cellar in the world, and a history that stretches back for millennia. Because of its incredible past, it has been home...

Vaduz Castle in the capital of Liechtenstein. Source: lic0001/Adobe Stock

14 November, 2019 - 01:48 Ed Whelan

Vaduz Castle, The Ancient Home of Liechtenstein’s Royal Family

Liechtenstein is one of the world’s smallest micro-states and lies nestled between Switzerland and Austria . This small principality has many historic sites, the most famous of which is Vaduz Castle...

The Ruins of Taormina Theater, Sicily (romas_ph / Adobe Stock)

12 November, 2019 - 01:57 Daniela Giordano

Sicily: Where Cultures and Histories Converge and Giants Roam

Sicily is the most famous triangle in the middle of the Mediterranean. But unlike Bermuda , nothing disappears here - it’s actually where many things and people have been gathered. The island shines...

Ulpiana, the archaeological site in Kosovo.

9 November, 2019 - 01:36 Ed Whelan

Ulpiana, A Wealthy Ancient City Destroyed by Greed

Kosovo is a relatively new nation, having declared its independence from Serbia in 2008, but its territory certainly has a rich history. The remarkable Roman and Byzantine site of Ulpiana, which was...

Almendres Cromlech megalithic site, Portugal.

6 November, 2019 - 17:32 dhwty

Almendres Cromlech: Rare Twin Megalithic Stone Circles of Portugal

Located on the slopes of the Monte dos Almendres in Portugal is the ancient megalithic site of Almendres Cromlech, also popularly known as the ‘hill of the stone amphorae.’ The stunningly well-...

The ancient cemetery, St. Brigitta convent, Estonia Source: smoke666/Adobe Stock By Ed Whelan

6 November, 2019 - 01:52 Ed Whelan

Ancient Pirita Convent Caught Up in a Terrible War

The Baltic nation of Estonia is one of Europe’s least crowded countries and has two UNESCO World Heritage sites, one you may never have heard of. The Struve Geodetic Arc , which Estonia shares with...

Rebala Bronze Age graves Source: Photo by Tarmo Lilles

5 November, 2019 - 02:00 Ed Whelan

Rebala Heritage Reserve, A Glimpse Into 5000 Years of Human History

The Rebala Heritage Reserve is an extensive reserve filled with archaeological marvels from the Stone to the Viking Age and offers visitors a step into the long, rich history of the Estonia. The many...

The Monte D'Accoddi ziggurat on Sardinia. Source: Pierluigi Tombetti

1 November, 2019 - 21:51 Pierluigi Tombetti

Monte D'Accoddi: A Mesopotamian Ziggurat on Sardinia?

The site of Monte D'Accoddi on Sardinia is one of the most extraordinary mysteries of modern archaeology. It’s a real Babylonian style stepped pyramid that stands on a millenary plain as a reminder...

The Macocha Gorge - Sinkhole in the Moravian Karst Punkva caves system Source: Roman/Adobe Stock

1 November, 2019 - 00:46 Ed Whelan

Punkva Caves and the Doctor Who Wouldn’t Give Up

Eastern Europe is a region famous for its many fascinating caves and cave systems due to its unique geology . One of the most striking and largest cave systems in the area is Punkva Caves in the...

Ostia Antica the first Roman colony. Source: Ioannis Syrigos.

30 October, 2019 - 12:49 dhwty

Ostia Antica: The First Roman Colony

Ostia Antica is an archaeological site located on the outskirts of Rome . Although the Romans referred to the site as Ostia, this article will use the term Ostia Antica, so as to avoid confusion with...

Mehmed Pasa Sokolovic Bridge in Visegrad Source: Željko Radojko/Adobe Stock

29 October, 2019 - 00:38 Ed Whelan

Depth and Beauty: Grand Vizier’s Mehmed Pasa Sokolovic’s Bridge

The Mehmed Pasa Sokolovic Bridge in Visegrad, Bosnia and Herzegovina, is considered to be one of the most remarkable in the world. It is one of the most important heritage sites in Bosnia and a...

Mir Castle Complex, Belarus

27 October, 2019 - 23:03 Ed Whelan

Mir Castle - The Beauty, the Atrocities, and the Restoration

The modern nation of Belarus has had a dramatic and often bloody history because of its strategic location. Like many other European nations, it has a rich heritage in military architecture . While...

Interior of the Bacho Kiro Caves

23 October, 2019 - 01:45 Ed Whelan

Contested Yet Fascinating Bones Found in the Bacho Kiro Caves

In the past, we were drawn to caves, viewing them as sacred or mysterious places . And it would seem not much has changed, as caves still hold an enduring fascination for humans. One of the most...

The Aqueduct of Segovia, Castilla y Leon, Spain. Source: herraez / Adobe Stock.

19 October, 2019 - 23:03 Aleksa Vučković

The Lifegiving Aqueduct of Segovia, a Glorious Roman Heritage

When it comes to the great achievements of architecture , the Romans are among the greatest builders of the world’s history. The legacy that they left behind them is an unprecedented glimpse into the...

Ruins of Apollonia, Albania

19 October, 2019 - 02:05 Ed Whelan

Apollonia, The Once Eminent Greek City

The ancient Greeks left an enduring legacy and influence the modern world to this day. Whether it be astrology , mathematics, biology , engineering, medicine or linguistics, nearly all of the...

Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland

18 October, 2019 - 19:32 dhwty

Eilean Donan Castle: From Jacobite Risings to the Silver Screen

Eilean Donan is a small tidal island in the western Highlands of Scotland, on which a world-famous castle can be found. This castle, known as the Eilean Donan Castle, is one of Scotland’s most easily...

La Margineda and Santa Coloma heritage Source: Photo by Visit Andorra

18 October, 2019 - 01:13 Ed Whelan

La Margineda: A Mountain Pass of Ages and Archaeological Gem

Believed to have been created by Charlemagne , Andorra is a tiny country nestled between Spain and France and the only country where Catalan is the official language. It is a place not everyone has...

King Orry’s Grave Source: Stringer, J / CC BY NC 2.0

17 October, 2019 - 01:49 Ed Whelan

The Anomaly of King Orry’s 5000-Year-Old Grave

The Isle of Man is a small, beautiful island in the Irish Sea and is a self-governing British Crown dependency. This island has a rich history as it is associated with the Vikings and has many...

Landscape of the ancient city of Eretria, Euboea, Greece. Source: photo_stella / Adobe Stock

8 October, 2019 - 19:18 dhwty

From Mycenaean to Macedon: The Prominence of Eretria in Greek Colonization

Eretria is an ancient Greek city state located in the southern part of Euboea , a Greek island facing the coast of Attica . Eretria is said to have been founded during the 8th century BC and was one...

Ancient roman theater in Ohrid in Macedonia Source: Frankix / Adobe Stock

7 October, 2019 - 22:55 Ed Whelan

The Theatre of Ohrid, Where the Greeks Played and the Romans Slayed

The Ancient Greeks are known for their incredible, long-lasting innovations such as the water mill, the alarm clock, the Olympics , and the theatre! They built a great many theatres in the lands they...

Reconstruction of Roman amphitheatre, Viminacium Source: smoke666/ Adobe Stock

3 October, 2019 - 01:22 Ed Whelan

Viminacium: Where Mammoths Roamed and Romans Ruled

The Balkans was once an important strategic part of the Roman Empire and as a result, archaeologists have found a vast array of historic Roman ruins in the region. One of the most extensive...

Taulas of Menorca megaliths

3 October, 2019 - 00:35 mrreese

The Taulas of Menorca - Mysterious Megaliths of the Talaiotic People

Located in the Mediterranean Sea are a set of Spanish islands known as the Balearic Islands. One of those island, Menorca, is home to an impressive collection of megalithic stone monuments called the...

Augusta Raurica. Source: dariya/ Adobe Stock

25 September, 2019 - 01:58 Ed Whelan

Augusta Raurica and an Immense Silver Hoard

The Romans conquered vast regions, ranging from the west of Europe, across to what is now Armenia . They ruled the thousands of miles of north Africa, the lands all along the Mediterranean Sea , and...

Arles Amphitheatre. Photo source: emperorcosar / Adobe Stock.

17 September, 2019 - 22:57 dhwty

Arles Amphitheatre – A Roman Treasure in the Soul of Provence

Arles Amphitheatre (known in French as Les Arènes d'Arles) is a Roman amphitheatre located in the southern French city of Arles. The city is situated in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of the...

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