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Sangam Literature: These Tantalizing Tales Offer a Window into Ancient Tamil Life
... written in Tamil, one of the major languages of southern India. This collection of Tamil writings is believed by some ... written in Tamil, one of the major languages of southern India. This collection of Tamil writings is believed by some ... Hippalos: Early Navigation of Deep Sea Routes Between India and Egypt – Part I Five Ways Ancient India Changed ...
dhwty - 12/06/2018 - 01:55
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The White Temple of Ranakpur: 1444 Decorated Pillars and No Two are Alike!
... temple complex located in Ranakpur, Rajasthan, India. This spectacular temple complex was built in the ... temple complex located in Ranakpur, Rajasthan, India. This spectacular temple complex was built in the ... unique and unlike any other. Jain Temple of Ranakpur, India ( Nagarjun Kandukuru / flickr ) The Inspiration Behind ...
dhwty - 07/02/2017 - 19:02
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Wyoming Declared Oldest Mine in Americas: Red Ochre Mined there 13,000 Years Ago!
Excavations that concluded in 2020 have confirmed an ancient mine in eastern Wyoming that was allegedly used by humans to produce red ochre 13,000 years ago! It is now officially the oldest known mine of any sort in the Americas, and the findings have been published in the May issue of the prestigious Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
Sahir - 22/05/2022 - 14:59
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The Indus Valley Civilization: An ornamented past, revealed in 5,000-year-old artifacts and jewelry
... and artifacts. These items and more are on exhibit at India’s Jewellery Gallery of the National Museum in Delhi . According to DNA India , the display represents the high aesthetic sense of ... craftsmanship,” FirstPost reports. Royal earrings from India, 1st Century BC. Wikimedia , CC More than 200 ornaments ...
lizleafloor - 06/12/2014 - 00:48
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Rescued From A Dam: Nagarjunakonda, India’s Flooded Buddhist Center
... district of the south-eastern state of Andhra Pradesh, India. Nagarjunakonda is a historical town located in what is ... district of the south-eastern state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It was a very important Buddhist site and center of ... to most historians, he was active in the southern part of India sometime in the second century AD. Buddhist tradition ...
Sahir - 08/09/2022 - 14:49
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Jauhar - The History of Collective Self Immolation during War in India
... the victors. One practice was developed by the Rajputs of India in order to prevent such a fate from befalling their ... at Chittorgarh Fort. This is one of the largest forts in India, and is located in the north-western part of the ... pyre. Public Domain References Archaeological Survey of India, 2011. Ticketed Monuments - Rajasthan: Chittaurgarh ...
dhwty - 29/03/2015 - 15:02
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Vandals in India Cause Irreversible Damage to World Heritage Vishnu Temple
... is because of deliberate vandalism it is sickening. In India, video footage has emerged on social media that shows a ... Hindu Temple in the Hampi heritage complex in Karnataka, India, reports the Conde Nest Traveller . The video shows a ... reports Conde Nest Traveller . The Jagannath Temple in India: Home to a Trio of Deities and Numerous Religious ...
Ed Whelan - 05/02/2019 - 19:00
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Archaeologists condemn India’s Treasure Hunt based on Holy Man’s Vision
... reported on an excavation taking place in Uttar Pradesh, India, after Hindu swami Shobhan Sarkar relayed a dream to an ... Survey. “We have become a laughing stock.” India’s hunt for gold in the village of Daundia Khera has ... on scientific evidence. The state-run Geological Survey of India said it had mapped the area earlier this month and ...
aprilholloway - 23/10/2013 - 06:52
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Alchemy and Generating Lifeforce —Global Temples Made in the Shape of Lingams: Shaivite Bull Cult Part II
... very ancient, which is why wherever the lingam exists in India today, the image of the bull is close by. A Shiva ... formed by the flowing water of the sacred Narmada River of India. The greatest of natural lingams were mountains in the ... in Tibet and Arunachala Mountain in Tiruvannamalai, India. These are special places where great power is ...
MarkPinkham - 16/06/2018 - 01:59
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Ancient Monastery Recreates Beer Based on Historic Recipe by British Soldiers
... popular new beer based on a historic recipe. The Times of India report that they call it the Sv Norbert India Pale Ale and it is based on a recipe that British soldiers brewed for their travels to India when it was under British rule. Brewing beer is not a ...
Alicia McDermott - 23/07/2015 - 14:48
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Shocking Things That Were Normal in Ancient India (Video)
Ancient India's history is marked by practices that, by today's standards, appear bewildering. Ancient India's history is marked by practices that, by today's ... now evoke profound astonishment and disbelief. Ancient India's history is a complex tapestry of both admirable and ...
Robbie Mitchell - 12/10/2023 - 21:01
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French-Indian Textile Designer Recreates Ancient Mughal Designs (Video)
... Art, and Other Acts of Genghis Khan’s Relatives in India Urdubegis: The Forgotten Female Fighters of the Mughal Empire Top image: Traditional fabric printing in India. Source: kalcutta / Adobe Stock. By Robbie Mitchell ...
Robbie Mitchell - 04/08/2023 - 17:00
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Lakshmi: The Enigmatic Hindu Personification Of Mother Nature
... is her history. A statue of the goddess Lakshmi during India's famous Diwali celebration. Source: Dipak Shelare ... temple complex dedicated to Shiva located in Tamil Nadu, India. (Ankushsamant / CC BY-SA 3.0 ) Lakshmi: Giver of ... aspect of all polytheistic cultures . The same goes in India, with Lakshmi taking up this role. But it is important ...
Aleksa Vučković - 07/02/2021 - 22:00
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The Extensive Indus Valley Sites of Gujarat
... Civilization is divided mainly between the countries of India and Pakistan. Two of the most well-known Indus Valley ... that are located in Gujarat, a western state in India. Indus Valley Civilization, Early Phase (3300-2600 BC) ... ancient civilization 4,000-Year-Old Copper Crown Found in India Ancient tomb discovery reveals traces of Indus Valley ...
dhwty - 22/11/2015 - 03:23
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Archaeologists may have located ancient port dating back 4,500 years in Goa
... existence of an ancient port on the Zuari River near Goa, India. They say it may date back 4,500 years and be evidence of early trade on India's central west coast. "This area was earlier known as ... of Rani-Ki-Vav He said thus far Gujarat, a state in India, is known only for its ancient cities and not ports or ...
Mark Miller - 19/07/2015 - 03:50
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Kesaria Stupa: Ancient Site Commemorating the Alms Bowl of the Buddha
Just 68 miles (110 km) from Patna, in India’s eastern Bihar province, the Kesaria stupa lies in ... vegetation. Just 68 miles (110 km) from Patna, in India’s eastern Bihar province, the Kesaria stupa lies in ... mounds for venerated Hindu teachers which were usual in India at the time. Buddhist stupas are freestanding ...
Cecilia Bogaard - 11/09/2021 - 14:37
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Weapon-Holding Ayodhya Seer Blocked from Taj Mahal Sparks Protests
... event sparked protests that almost ended with a fire at India’s central archaeological offices. The Hindu seer was ... to Ayodhya Seer Creates Archaeological ‘Ruckus’ In India The seer was carrying the iron brahmdand because it is ... artifact he returned home, where according to Times of India “his supporters created a ruckus.” Controversy in ...
ashley cowie - 28/04/2022 - 18:46
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13th century rock carving of yogi in self-realization pose discovered in India
... to the 13 th century AD in a cave in Tamil Nadu State in India. This is the first such rock carving of a sadakan or ... spread possibly from the Indus Valley to many parts of India, Tibet, Nepal and eventually to the entire world in ... Historians believe some yoga depictions discovered in India may date back 6,000 or 7,000 years to the Indus Valley ...
Mark Miller - 11/10/2015 - 21:53
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The magnificent Ellora Caves of India
... example can be found in the archaeological site of Ellora, India. Ellora is situated not far from Aurangabad, in the ... the spirit of tolerance, characteristic of ancient India, which permitted these three religions to establish ... . By Ḏḥwty References Archaeological Survey of India, 2011. World Heritage Sites - Ellora Caves. [Online] ...
dhwty - 30/04/2014 - 23:33
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Ordeal of Rice: Suspects in Ancient India Forced to Chew Rice to Determine Their Guilt
... is a divine method of proof that was employed in ancient India. This ordeal involves suspects chewing on rice grains ... is a part of the Dharmashastra. When the British colonized India , the Dharmashastra was thought to be the law of the land of the Hindus in India , and thus connected it with Hindu Law. This Sanskrit ...
dhwty - 05/05/2019 - 13:30