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…
Architecture
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…
The ancient theater at Perga to undergo complete restoration
Previously we have talked at length about the incredible ancient city of Perga (or Perge) that “boasts around 5,000 years of historical legacy and is…
Philip II’s massive palace at Aigai to be opened for the public in May
In terms of sheer size, Philip II’s palace at Aigai, in the area of Pella (the capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedon), boasts around…
10 animated reconstructions of ancient structures you should know about
Previously, we had talked about the animated reconstructions of ancient cities. Well, this time around, we have decided to shift the focus on individual structures…
Astounding 10 minute 3D animation features the center of Rome in all its glory in 320 AD
Touted as the most detailed 3D rendering of the ancient metropolis, Danila Loginov has presented his third and final promo of the ‘eternal city’ of…
5 years of restorative works completed on the mosaics of St. Mark’s Basilica
St. Mark’s Basilica (Basilica Cattedrale Patriarcale di San Marco) is the most renowned of the churches of Venice and is often considered as one of…
Fascinating animation presents the reconstruction of London in the 17th century
The city of London in many ways mirrors the population trend of the human civilization, especially since the medieval times. For example, in 1100 AD,…
The magnificent Palace of Galerius to be reopened to public
Thessaloniki, while being the second largest city of present-day Greece, is also considered as the cultural capital of the country. In part, this honorable status…
Remnants of 1,500-year old Eastern Roman monastery found in Beit Shemesh, Israel
Vibrant mosaics and imported marble segments – these are some of the features revealed by the 6th century Eastern Roman (Byzantine) monastery and church structure…
