Explore mysterious ancient ruins, sacred sites, places of great historical importance and phenomenal archaeological sites. Many ancient places offer us unique glimpse to the past.
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Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A significant archaeological discovery has been made in the renowned lost city of Petra, Jordan. Researchers have uncovered a rare, ancient underground tomb that could provide new insights into the Nabatean Kingdom. This remarkable find was
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Since their initial discovery in 1927, scientists have identified 430 figurative Nazca geoglyphs across over 130 miles of desert. These geoglyphs are smaller and older than the Nazca lines. Geoglyphs are large designs or motifs
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The large stone cairn known as Bredarör (sometimes called the King’s Grave), located outside Kivik in Scania (Skåne), served as a quarry for local residents for many years. On June 14, 1748, two peasants gathering stones from
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The Menga Dolmen, situated in Antequera, Málaga, Spain, has long been a subject of scientific inquiry due to its remarkable size and antiquity among European megalithic structures. Megalithic structures are the oldest form of monumental stone
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The archaeological site of Mitla, formally designated as the “House or place of tombs,” served as a significant religious center for the Zapotec civilization in Oaxaca. Following a pattern in many pre-Hispanic cities, the original
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Prepare to be captivated by an extraordinary tale that has puzzled even the most knowledgeable Rosicrucians for centuries. This isn’t just another mystery; it’s a perplexing enigma that has withstood the test of time and
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Approximately 1,000 years ago, a group of Polynesian settlers embarked on a remarkable journey across the Pacific Ocean, ultimately colonizing a remote, uninhabited island they named Rapa Nui, now known as Easter Island. This isolated
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – On Wednesday, June 19, around midday, Just Stop Oil protesters sprayed orange paint on several stones at the ancient Stonehenge monument, dating back to the late Neolithic period. Video footage on social media showed two
AncientPages.com – The Acropolis of Athens, the rocky hill in the Greek capital that is home to the iconic Parthenon temple, is one of the world’s most visited and well-known archaeological sites – but new insights about it are still
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Rök Stone (Rök Runestone), in Swedish, Rökstenen’, is a remarkable 9th-century granite monument bearing the distinction of containing the longest runic inscription ever uncovered. This colossal 4-ton memorial block is situated in an interesting location between the
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The mighty Viking Hall Lejre is not mentioned in the epic Beowulf, but there might be a connection between the hero and the impressive Viking Age building. Is it possible that Beowulf visited the Lejre
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The ‘Valley of Thracian Kings’ is an extraordinary place with numerous burial mounds (tumuli) containing the Thracian rulers’ and high aristocrats’ tombs and graves. The tumuli are located in the valley of the Central Bulgarian
