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…
Architecture
After Eight Years Of Restoration Works, 1600-Year-Old Theodosius Cistern In Istanbul Reopens
The Theodosius Cistern, one of the most prominent ancient cisterns of Constantinople, has recently opened its doors to the public after an eight-year-long restoration project….
Detailed animations reconstruct the design and evolution of the Karnak Temple Complex
Boasting a ‘perpetual’ construction process that spanned over two millennia (circa 21st century BC to 1st century AD), the ancient Karnak temple perimeter, mainly dedicated…
Drone video captures the glory of Mycenae, the enigmatic stronghold of the Bronze Age ‘Greeks’
The fortified late Bronze Age settlement of Mycenae in the Argolid plain, which gives its name to the Mycenaean civilization, is an enigma of history….
The mighty medieval Cathedral of Ani to be restored
The incredible 10th-century Cathedral of Ani is possibly the largest standing structure in the area, with its historical legacy harking back to the medieval Bagratid…
Animated GIFs realistically reconstruct 7 ancient monuments
Previously, we have talked about the reconstruction of major ancient cities and magnificent structures from antiquity. Well, this time around, we have come across animated…
Take a gander at the ‘other’ magnificent mosaic of Lod in Israel
A stunning 1,700-year-old ornate mosaic, unearthed in 2015 in Israel, was revealed to the public the very next year. Discovered in the city of Lod,…
1800-year old palatial Roman villa complex found in Amyntaio, Greece
Amyntaio (in the Florina regional unit of Macedonia, Greece) grabbed the headlines in the field of archaeology, with researchers determining how the area had settlements…
The walls of the ‘impregnable’ ancient city of Termessos are being restored
The ancient city of Termessos (in the modern-day Antalya province, southwest Turkey) was likened to an eagle’s nest by Alexander the Great by virtue of its…
Animation presents the 3D reconstruction of the House of Julius Polybius in Pompeii
Previously, we have talked at length about the glorious reconstruction of Pompeii itself and the events that unfolded during the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius. But…
