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The Marvel of Mada’in Saleh and the Enigmatic Nabataean People
The archaeological site of Mada’in Saleh, previously known as Hegra, is the most famous ancient site in Saudi Arabia. It is also the first archaeological site of Saudi Arabia to be included in the World Heritage List. It is surprising how little known this site is, considering UNESCO describes it as “an outstanding example of architectural accomplishment and hydraulic expertise”.
johnblack - 23/07/2023 - 22:55
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Secrets and Enigmas of the Sumerians and Akkadians
The WHISPERING TALES series tells an intriguing and fascinating story about the most outstanding heroic epochs of all time, when demigods and god-men ruled the earth, when heaven and earth aligned in a cosmic game of power and glory, when the greatest of all epic tales, legends and myths were born in the mist of the distant past.
ancient-origins - 17/10/2020 - 03:00
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The Enigmatic H-Symbol Linking Gōbekli Tepe, The Priesthood And The Zodiac
Could the strange H-symbol on the tunics of first century Jewish high priests of the Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem resonate with the similar H-symbol, that was deemed sacred almost 10,000 years prior by the priesthood of Gōbekli Tepe, considered the first temple of humankind? In addition, at Gōbekli Tepe, the H-symbol is often bracketed by two opposing C-symbols.
ralph ellis - 13/01/2022 - 15:17
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The Enigmatic Etruscans
The Etruscans emerged in what was Etruria (modern day Tuscany) in the Western and central regions of Italy, North of Latium. While their origins are continuously debated in the academic world, one thing is for certain, they emerged as a great power by the start of the 6th century BC and their influence and art would be shared with the rest of the Mediterranean world.
pkoutoupis - 24/08/2014 - 23:41
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Solving the enigma of Stonehenge
... set into the ground will do just fine, thank you. The enigma surrounding Stonehenge contrasts with our ... Paul D. Burley copyright 2014 By Paul Burley Solving the enigma of Stonehenge ...
paulburley - 03/05/2014 - 12:18
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Decoding the Enigma of the Shroud of Turin (Video)
... Georgoudis/ CC BY-SA 3.0 By Robbie Mitchell Decoding the Enigma of the Shroud of Turin (Video) ...
Robbie Mitchell - 04/03/2024 - 19:49
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Archaeology Enigmas: Four Mystery Doors That Should Never be Opened (Video)
Archaeology is a field that is constantly searching for new discoveries and secrets buried deep in the past. Some of the most intriguing archaeological mysteries involve doors that have remained sealed for decades or even centuries. These doors hold the potential to reveal hidden treasures and long-lost secrets, but they also pose a challenge to archaeologists who must figure out how to open them without damaging what lies inside.
Joanna Gillan - 11/03/2023 - 15:57
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The Enigma of the Voynich Manuscript: History or Hoax?
... Voynich Manuscript Roger Bacon Related Books The Enigma of the Voynich Manuscript: History or Hoax? ...
beth - 05/05/2013 - 16:49
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The Book of Exposition and the Enigmatic English Bohemian
Though this title may make many an aspiring writer think it to be instructional for forbidding the writing of on the nose dialogue, The Book of Exposition is far from the case. The Kitab al-Izah Fi'ilm al-Kikah b-it-Tatam w-al-Kamal or The Book of Exposition, is a collection of 15th century Arabic erotica.
B. B. Wagner - 15/11/2019 - 19:08
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The Enigma of Disc-Shaped Objects in Summer's Triumph Tapestry
... Tapestry, 1538. Source: Sirusly By John Black The Enigma of Disc-Shaped Objects in Summer's Triumph Tapestry ...
johnblack - 13/01/2024 - 23:58
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9 Mysterious Undeciphered Codes and Inscriptions in History
... undeciphered codes and inscriptions throughout history. 1: Enigma of the Shugborough Inscription In the grounds of ... undeciphered codes. (C. messier / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) 6: The Enigma of the Voynich Manuscript In 1912, a Polish-American ...
Joanna Gillan - 03/10/2023 - 14:49
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Latvia’s Enigmatic Virtaka Cliff and Mysterious Gauja River Petroglyphs
Petroglyphs, cave paintings, and different rock carvings are some of the earliest forms of expression of early man. In the Baltic, Pomeranian, and Scandinavian regions of Europe, petroglyphs have been utilized for various purposes for thousands of years in the lives of its inhabitants.
Aleksa Vučković - 26/12/2020 - 13:51
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The Enigmatic Pilgrim at the Alchemical Palace of Palombara
In the heart of the Esquiline Hill in Rome, third century AD Emperor Licinius Gallienus enjoyed the tranquility of the Horti Liciniani, a luxurious complex of ancient Roman villas with large gardens and outdoor rooms originally built in the first century BC. By the mid-17th century, the impressive Villa Palombara, home of Massimiliano II Savelli, Marquis of Palombara (1614-1685) occupied this land.
Roberto Volterri - 26/04/2021 - 16:04
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Enigmatic Engraved Pendant from Stone Age Site is the Oldest in Britain
The oldest known engraved pendant in Britain, a small piece of shale dating back about 11,000 years, has been discovered at a Stone Age site in Yorkshire, England.
Archaeologists found the pendant at the Mesolithic site of Star Carr in 2015. The team of researchers wrote in an article in Internet Archaeology:
Mark Miller - 26/02/2016 - 21:44
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Ancient rock lines created by enigmatic Paracas culture predate Nazca geoglyphs
A new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, has revealed the discovery of a complex set of geoglyphs constructed by the mysterious Paracas people of Peru. The architectural features, which date back 2,300 years, have been found to be aligned to the sunset during the winter solstice, and are believed to have been created to mark ceremonia
aprilholloway - 06/05/2014 - 02:55
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The Enigmatic Valknut: Odin’s Symbol Shrouded in Mystery
Norse mythology is a rich and vibrant source of tales, myths and legends. It has provided us with some iconic gods, monsters, and even symbols. One of the most controversial and mysterious of these symbols is the Valknut. The Valknut is a symbol shrouded in mystery, and it is still the cause of much debate today. Composed of three interlocking triangles, it is not entirely clear what exactly the symbol represents, but it has been found on many Viking Age artifacts, so it was clearly of some importance.
Mark Brophy - 25/08/2022 - 14:49
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The Loa Giants: Impressive and Enigmatic Geoglyphs in Northern Chile
Alberto Nadgar Rojas, researcher, visual artist, and photographer, defends the existence in northern Chile of an ancient civilization of giants as a hypothesis to explain what may be the biggest geoglyphs in the world. He explained to Ancient Origins that some geoglyphs are atypical because they contain many designs and predominantly geometric forms, in comparison to the classical anthropomorphic geoglyphs of the Inca culture.
ancient-origins - 25/05/2016 - 03:49
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The Enigma of Cleopatra's Death: Was it Suicide or Murder?
... The Enigma of Cleopatra's Death: Was it Suicide or Murder? ...
Susan Ardizzoni - 28/05/2023 - 23:00
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Enigmatic Artifact: Possible Chinese Bi Disk Found in a Kentucky Garden
“It was just lying there” the finder explained as he recalled the moment and the previous two years of inquiries to understand what it was, along with his frustration of not knowing how it ended up in his garden. Afterwards, and with a look on his face that he expected me to have all the answers, asked, “How do you think it got here?”
Indigenous Peoples Research Foundation - 08/10/2015 - 03:35
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The Enigma of the Nanjing Belt: How Could this Out of Place Artifact Exist?
... the Chinese and global scholarly circles. It provided an enigma that was never fully resolved. More than Metal: ... and Chemical Technology. University of Pennsylvania. The Enigma of the Nanjing Belt: How Could this Out of Place ...
Aleksa Vučković - 31/05/2023 - 14:53