Ancient fortress in Bactria uncovered by archaeologists
Bactria, encompassing parts of modern-day Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, was counted among one of the easternmost provinces of the Achaemenid Persian Empire and the later…
Architecture
Reconstructions of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
From the historical perspective, the list of Seven Wonders of the Ancient World comes to us from an incomplete manuscript known as the Seven Sights…
6 interesting things you should know about the Taj Mahal
Superlatives, hyperboles, and romanticism – these three literary vehicles are pretty common when describing the one-and-only Taj Mahal. And, after personally witnessing the monument at…
10 incredible things you should know about the Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza from Ancient Egypt has always demanded awe and recognition from us ‘mortals’, and rightly so. The incredible architectural specimen was built in…
Restoration complete for the magnificent Etruscan ‘Tomb of the Shields’
The Etruscan Necropolis of Monterozzi in Tarquinia stands testament to the artistic achievements and capabilities of the ancient Italic people. Within this perimeter, the Tomb…
10 incredible things you should know about the Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel, in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the Pope, is one of Rome’s most popular and prized historic sites. Set within…
Ancient Athens remarkably reconstructed in an upcoming video game
Graphical fidelity has played its role in many a modern video game. The advantage of this impressive visual scope can also have its incredible effect…
Yet another magnificent mosaic unveiled at Lod, Israel
In a fortuitous turn of events, archaeological excavations carried out at Lod for the upcoming Shelby White and Leon Levy Lod Mosaic Center (that will…
Watch the (what if) 3D animated version of Solomon’s Temple, in accordance to Biblical figures
An almost 3,000-year old grand yet lost temple or a just a figment of religious fable? Solomon’s Temple or the First Jewish Temple has raised…
The ancient Huqoq synagogue continues to reveal its plethora of astounding mosaics
The ancient synagogue at Huqoq, an ancient Jewish village in Israel’s Lower Galilee, has been the focal point of yearly excavations since 2011, led by…
