Buried for most of its life in the desert sand, an air of mystery has always surrounded the Great Sphinx. Many questions about the sphinx remained unanswered, like, "Who built the sphinx? When was it built? And mostly, is the Great Sphinx the only sphinx? Or are there more?
Recently, archeologists have discovered another sphinx in Egypt. It backs up the idea of the Great Sphinx having a twin. Let's look at the theory of the second sphinx.
Egypt is full of grand monuments to its rulers, but of all the pharaohs, few left their mark like Ramses II. His temple is a good example of one of his masterpieces. But why has this temple recently sparked the interest of scientists and archaeologists, and what terrifying mystery does it hold? Do you want to know what makes this temple so intriguing?
We are talking about the temple of Abu Simbel, which moved magically!
In the following video we will be explaining mysterious ancient technology. Watch & enjoy!
There’s nothing so exciting in the world of archaeology as what’s been found recently. Recent discoveries give us a chance to learn new information about the people who lived long before us and laid the foundations of the world as it exists today. With that in mind, let’s check out the best recent archaeological finds!
The year was 1299 AD when a ruler of the Turkish tribes in Anatolia had a dream of a mighty tree growing out of him and covering the whole world. This ruler was Osman I, and with the help of his successors, they built the mightiest Middle Eastern Empire of their time. The term Ottoman originates from “Uthman” which is Arabic for Osman, named after the ruler who had the dream of the Ottoman Empire. We are going to review the historic events that marked the chronology of this mighty empire.
Dive into the Maya myth of twins Junajpu and Ixb’alanke as they descend into the underworld to play the gods in a ballgame.
One day, twin brothers Junajpu and Ixb’alanke discovered their father’s hidden ballgame equipment and began to play. Hearing their vigorous game, the lords of the underworld sent a messenger to challenge the boys to a match. Despite the danger, the twins nevertheless answered the call, making the trek to the great city of Xibalba. Who would emerge victorious? Ilan Stavans shares the Maya myth.
Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and polymath during the Classical period in Ancient Greece. Taught by Plato, he was the founder of the Lyceum, the Peripatetic school of philosophy, and the Aristotelian tradition. Aristotle provided a complex synthesis of the various philosophies existing prior to him.
In the video below we will investigate the mystery of Solomon’s Temple, which didn’t make sense until now. Enjoy!
In this day and age, there is little left to discover that will leave us astounded or speechless. Or is there? What if there is much more waiting to be found and only a fraction is known to us so far? Let’s find out...
In today’s video we will talk about the full story of Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt. Enjoy!
The Olmec were the first great civilization of Mesoamerica. Despite being late comers, they bloomed with incredible speed and left an enduring legacy across all of Central America. Watch the video and enjoy!
There are a lot of weirdly fascinating technologies that scientists can't explain. And as much as we might want to take on some fanatical crusade to answer these mysteries, most of them are simply left unanswered. This video will explore the most bizarre ancient technologies; the last one will blow your mind!
Although they don't look it Crocodiles are actually more closely related to birds then they are to any other reptile. Turn the clock back and they both just look like crocodiles so why did crocodiles not change or have they?
Hades, God of the Underworld, ruled over Elysium, The Asphodel Meadows, Tartarus, & The Fields of Morning, the places souls were sent when they passed onto The Realm of the Dead. No one would be able to escape Hades’ judgment, with Sisyphus, Ixion, Ocnus, Tantalus & The Danaides undergoing some of his most renowned punishments.
To enter the Underworld, however, souls would first have to pay Charon's Obol, with those who did not have a coin placed under their tongue when buried, left to wander the shores of the River Styx for 100 years before they were allowed to cross. From Orpheus and Persephone to the Three Judges and Cerberus, this is the story of Hades and the Underworld.
The ancient Egyptians left behind incomprehensible riddles. This time, researchers have unveiled an ancient secret that will change all the information we know about flying. The tiny sailplane or model bird on display in the Egyptian museum has an intriguing story to tell and a pertinent question to pose. When it comes to flight, could the ancient Egyptians make it happen? Were they the first people in history to fly? Let’s find the answer.
Every man has fantasized about the ultimate journey: flying through the clouds. Incredible flying machines were built by early pioneers in China and Renaissance Europe. Before the Wright brothers made it possible in 1903, however, the flight was just a dream. As a result of recent discoveries, the story of how humans first learned to fly may need to be rewritten. Exactly what kind of proof are we talking about here? To do so, we need to investigate a few of the hints that are practically jumping out at us from all around Egypt and its tombs. Let's get started!
Over the course of Earth's history, more than 99.9 percent of all species that have ever existed have become extinct. It is estimated that up to 50 billion species that once roamed our globe disappeared from the terrestrial stage some time ago. But is that really true in all cases? In fact, there are always people who claim to have seen animals that shouldn't even exist anymore! In today's video we will find out what these unique reports are all about and which fascinating creatures unfortunately no longer belong to the natural face of the planet!
From the forbidden room to the Curse Tablets, here are some of the scariest Archaeological Discoveries ever In Pompeii. Enjoy!
A Mycenaean principality that controlled the roads to the sea south of Crete is uncovered in Orne of Agios Vasilios, where a first five-year excavation cycle was completed in the summer of 2022.
It is the largest acropolis discovered in Crete and one of the largest brought to light so far by archaeological excavations in the southeastern Mediterranean. The impressive finds and new information about ancient Crete contribute to our better and more thorough knowledge of our island's ancient past.
The extent of the archaeological wealth unearthed in the south of Rethymno, which has generated worldwide interest, prompted the excavation team to request permission for a second excavation programme after it became clear that the ancient acropolis in Orne could yield even more "treasures" of finds and historical knowledge.
And this is the work of eminent archaeologists who have worked hard in recent years to bring to light an "unknown world" whose "secrets" had been hidden by past centuries.
The excavation team that succeeded in shedding light on the past hidden in the hills of Orne consists of Professor Nikos Chr. Stampolidis, Director of the Acropolis Museum, Professor Manolis Stefanakis of the University of the Aegean, Dr. Athanasia Kanda, Honorary Director of Antiquities of the Heraklion Regional Unit, Anastasia Tzigounakis, Director of Antiquities of Rethymno, and archaeologist Manos Papadakis.
This year's impressive finds provide new evidence for the Mycenaean period of ancient Crete, as described by eminent archaeologists Athanasia Kanda and Manos Papadakis.
In particular, last summer the research of buildings from the 4th century BC continued, showing that the densely populated and fortified citadel had excellent architectural and urban planning, suggesting the existence of an organized central administration. It seems that there was a Mycenaean principality in Orne that controlled the natural routes to the sea through the area of today's Agia Galini, but also the valley of Amari to the plain of Messara.
The acropolis, one of the largest in the southeastern Mediterranean with an area of 55 hectares, was a fortified settlement for a much larger number of people than previously thought, due to the dense arrangement of buildings in the enclosed area.
In 2022, buildings with storage and laboratory facilities were also found. Among them was a metallurgical workshop, as evidenced by a die, i.e. a mold for the production of bronze spears. In 2022 there was also strong evidence of the existence of places of worship, as shown by the figurines found in various rooms. The streets are paved. There are impressively large rooms that are tiled, as well as rooms with desks for various purposes. The sloping terrain was exploited and designed, which testifies to the skill of the builders, but also to the need to use all the available land, because the citadel also has flatter parts, and these could have been used only if it had been necessary to accommodate a large number of inhabitants.
The citadel of Orne was destroyed by fire, probably preceded by an earthquake, as evidenced by the shaken walls and burned beams. In the rooms were found the objects used by the inhabitants, which were left behind when they left the citadel.
The 2022 excavation at the Mycenaean citadel of Orne marked the successful completion of the five-year excavation programme approved by the Central Archaeological Council.
The research was carried out with grants from the Region of Crete, the Municipality of Agios Vasileios and the Institute of Aegean Prehistory. The Mayor of Agios Vasileios, Mr. Ioannis Tatarakis, and the staff of the Municipality have been very supportive of the excavation work.
The excavation team, with a new application to the Ministry of Culture and Sports, has already requested approval for a new five-year programme of excavations on the Acropolis.
The new programme is absolutely necessary and reflects a promising future of excavations and discoveries.
The tomb discovered in Kusadasi, Aydin, was probably built 2350 years ago for a high official.
Part of the mound was excavated between 1974 and 1978, but not fully uncovered.
Dr. Aydin Erön stated that they have identified the mound, whose existence has been known since the 1950s but was covered up over time, and the work to uncover it has already begun.
Dr. Aydin Erön pointed out that the so-called Kustur Tomb is one of the mausoleums believed to have been built in the Hellenistic period, adding, "The mound in the area is a structure that has not been studied for a long time. Therefore, it is important for us to clean and re-examine this structure. Because we do not find tombs like this from 350 to 300 B.C. very often."
"We can already say that the masonry is of very high quality. The Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism and Adnan Menderes University have supported us in the work in 2022. On this occasion, we had the opportunity to clean the surroundings of the mound. We believe that it is a valuable archaeological monument from the tourism point of view. There are not many such funerary monuments from the Hellenistic period. If such a monument is discovered and exhibited in Kusadasi, the area will have more visitors".
The burial mound in question is almost intact and has a diameter of 23 meters. According to archaeologists, it is very difficult to find such a solid funerary monument in today's Western Anatolia.
The provincial director of Culture and Tourism of the region said that they were trying to start excavations in the area.
For centuries, devout Christians have tried to spot the harbingers of an approaching apocalypse. But Jesus already said in the Bible: "But no one knows of that day and hour, not even the angels in heaven, not even the Son, but only the Father". Despite this, a wave of sheer panic is currently sweeping through some Christian circles. If one follows these anxious debates, the end of our world is said to be imminent. But what exactly is the reason for this? To understand this, let's look at the terrifying history of the Euphrates today! You wonder why an ordinary river should mark the end of our time? Then be sure to watch our video to the end!
