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The basalt pyramidion of Amenemhet III was found from his pyramid toppled from the peak of its structure and preserved relatively intact. Under a winged sun-disk are hieroglyphic texts offering the king access to the sun-god. Very few pyramidia or capstones have survived into modern times. Most of those that remain are made of polished

This extraordinary karst spring is one of the sources of the Cetina – the longest river in Dalmatia, Croatia. It is also known as “the Eye of the Earth” due to its strong resemblance to an eye and spectacular shades of blue and turquoise. Divers have been able to investigate the spring up to a

Meymand is a very ancient village which is located near Shahr-e Babak city in Kerman Province, Iran. Meymand is believed to be a primary human residence in the Iranian Plateau, dating back to 12,000 years ago. Many of the residents live in the 350 hand-dug houses amid the rocks, some of which have been inhabited

The splendid complex built in honor of the goddess Hathor, considered one of the most prominent deities in ancient Egypt. However, what has generated the most controversy is the completely melted stairway to Hathor’s temple (laser weaponry perhaps?). This complex stands out for its impressive size. It is located in the Dendera temple complex. It

During the 7 th and 6 th centuries B.C., the ancient Greek city-states began establishing colonies on the coast of the Crimean peninsula in the Black Sea. Panticapaeum, Theodosia and Kimmerikon, for instance, were founded by the Milesians, while another settlement, Nymphaion was founded by colonists from Samos. Around the 5 th century B.C., the

In the arid and remote reaches of the Supe Valley in Peru lies a breathtaking archaeological gem: the sacred city of Caral. Nestled between the rugged Andean mountains and the vast desert, this city represents a captivating chapter in human history that remains largely unexplored by the contemporary world. At nearly 5,000 years old, Caral

Imagine a place steeped in ancient history, where towering tombs carved into sandstone cliffs whisper tales of a lost civilization. This is Al Hijr Archeological Site (also known as Hegra or Madain Saleh), a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Saudi Arabia and home to one of the most enigmatic structures – Qasr Al Farid. For

Recently, a spectacular image of a castle-like structure standing in the middle of a dune sea has been circulating on the internet. Deep in the Algerian interior, this ancient building called Ksar Draa puzzles with its lack of information. No one knows who built it, or why, or when. A lost past To find any