Golden House of Rome: The Outstanding Palace of Nero
Introduction Beyond the scope of military triumphs, the Romans were known for both their architectural and engineering prowess. And sometimes such scopes of expertise even…
Architecture
Ancient Alexandria of Egypt: History and Reconstruction
ContentsShort History of Alexandria The Great Library of Alexandria The Serapeum of Alexandria The Lighthouse of Alexandria Short History of Alexandria Alexander the Great possibly christened around…
Trajan’s Column: Detailed 3D Reconstruction Of The Roman Triumphal Column
A Brief History of Trajan’s Column – A monument erected in commemoration of Emperor Trajan’s victory over the Dacians (who lived in what is now…
Visual Reconstruction of 5 Roman Cities You Should Know About
When it comes to the sheer scope of the Roman architectural prowess, we tend to relate to the fascinating legacy mostly through the expansive ruins…
Colosseum: The Exceptional Ancient Engineering Feat of Rome
Unlike other ancient theaters, the oval-shaped, freestanding amphitheater was a Roman invention. And, as the jewel in the crown of such imposing Roman-made architectural specimens,…
Ancient Parthian Narin Citadel To Be Renovated With Authentic Materials
Historically, the Parthian Empire (247 BC – 224 AD), mainly based in Persia and lower reaches of Khorasan, was the Eastern rival to the Roman…
10 Exceptional Man-Made Ancient Structures Ahead Of Their Time
While it may seem that the scope of modern construction with its ‘pillars’ of concrete and glass has taken the advanced path, the vast scope…
Pompeii: History, Reconstruction, and Architecture of the Ancient Italian City
Introduction Pompeii, the ancient Roman town-city near modern Naples, boasted an assortment of baths, houses, temples, public structures, graffiti, frescoes, and even a gymnasium and…
Karnak Temple: History and Reconstruction of the Ancient Egyptian Complex
Introduction – Credit: Jean-Claude Glovin Boasting a ‘perpetual’ construction process that spanned over two millennia (circa 21st century BC to 1st century AD), the ancient…
Finlaggan, The Stronghold Of The Lords of Isles, Has Been Digitally Reconstructed
The Lord of Isles alludes to a unique parcel of medieval history – with the title belonging to a particular branch of the Scottish nobility…
