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30 Fascinating Things From The Past That Survived For Future Generations To Explore, As Shared On This Facebook Group
If you’re an archaeology enthusiast, we’ve got the perfect list for you down below, pandas. We’ve taken a deep dive down the feed of Ancient Explorers on Facebook and excavated some of their most fascinating posts to share with you all.
From photos of fossils to pictures of pyramids, we hope you enjoy scrolling through this article that might give you a blast from way back in the past. Keep reading to also find conversations between Bored Panda and ancient history experts David Lee of Roman History Blog and Joanna Gillan of Ancient Origins. And feel free to underscore this list with the Indiana Jones theme song! (You can hear it now, can’t you?)
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#1
"Translation Of The Text Written In Gold At The Entrance To The Temple Of The Egyptian Goddess Sekhmet, Karnak Temple"
"I only ask you to enter my house with respect. To serve you I do not need your devotion, but your sincerity. Neither your beliefs, but your thirst for knowledge. Enter with your vices, your fears and your hatreds; from the greatest to the smaller ones, I can help you dissolve them. You can look at me and love me as a female, as a mother, as a daughter, as a sister, as a friend, but never look at me as an authority above yourself. If the devotion you have for any god , It is greater than the one you have for the God that is within you, you offend them both and you offend the ONE "
TotallyNOTaFox 2 years ago
Sounds like a deity that is more reasonable to follow than most others
Saint Tim the Godless 2 years ago
This is closer to the New Testament message than American evangelical so-called Christianity.
Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
Welp. Looks like I worship Sekhmet now because that's the most sensible religious tract I've ever read in my life.
Shyla Bouche 2 years ago
You can worship Bouche if you like. She won't mind.
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Pyla 2 years ago
Anthropologists believe that because the Nile flooded with predictability, the constituent belief systems around that region were populated by deities who were kind and beneficial.
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#2
Cobblestones
Riley Quinn 2 years ago
What strange behavior. It's almost as if these humans recognized other species in need existed.
karl briggs 2 years ago
Todays age, we'd have a Karen asking to speak to the manager as her precious child almost tripped on it!
Tee Rat 2 years ago
Or, nobody was there to spoon feed her precious baby water.
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Kochab 2 years ago
Was my first thought too. Maybe they wouldn't reproduce if used in very sunny places...
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The Starsong Princess 2 years ago
Never would here - they’d be breeding grounds for mosquitos.
#3
Joshua Newlove
Jellicle bat (he/she/they) 2 years ago
They could have actually used the time to do something meaningful like farming or hunting! Tsk tsk these youngsters only hang around their "art" pfft (/hj)
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Duck's Shredder 2 years ago
Okay but that must have been a f*****g magical experience, especially as a child. Like you're just walking around, fall into a hole, and boom seashell cavern.
Louise Harman 2 years ago
I've visited this place, it's near where I live and it's nuts! Quite awe inspiring irl
Petra Schaap 2 years ago
huhhh ive been to the UK so many times and never heard of this! *adds to bucketlist*
Saint Tim the Godless 2 years ago
A little more proof that oft-subjugated ancient peasants had more free time than modern employees.
Timbob 2 years ago
Why do so many damned Pandas neglect to mention where the subject their posts are located ?
Siobhan Gournay 2 years ago
It says Margate. It's a coastal town in the county of Kent; the very same county I live i
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When we move through the world with our smartphones, heated homes, grocery stores and fancy cars, it’s easy to forget that our world has been around for literally billions of years. And while Homo sapiens, or humans, have only been here for about 300,000 years, that still leaves us with an incredible amount of history. It’s impossible to know and understand everything that humanity has been through, but thankfully, there are people out there who live for discovering more about our world’s past, and some who are even willing to share that information online.
The Ancient Explorers Facebook page writes that their mission is to “explore the history of our ancient past to make an impact on today’s and tomorrow’s,” and they certainly do a great job of that. The account, which was created on New Year’s Day in 2013, has amassed an impressive 833k followers and has posted over 10k photos. One quick scroll through the page’s feed can teach you more about fossils, ancient architecture, ancient jewelry, ancient temples and anything else that you might not have learned in history class.
#4
This Shadow
deejak 2 years ago
What about the little person it seems to be eating? Not gonna talk about that are we?
Cosmologist wannabe 2 years ago
beautiful place. This is definitely during the summer bc there is no green or yellow.
SarBow 2 years ago
This seems to be taken from my front yard? Now I'm concerned, lol. Who is taking photos from my front yard to post on Bored Panda? ;)
Sandy D 2 years ago
You get to look at that every day! Not gonna lie, this makes me a little envious
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#5
After Undergoing Restoration Work, One Of The Most Expansive Floor Mosaics Ever Found Has Been Revealed At Hisham Palace In Jericho
The mosaic consists of 38 detailed sections that feature floral and geometric patterns made up of more than 5,000,000 stone pieces, including a 1300-year-old "tree of life."
The Original Bruno 2 years ago
1,300 years old? So that's from the Byzantine (Eastern Christian) Era?
PrettyJoyBird 2 years ago
Gorgeous. Amazing work they have preserved. Love seeing beautiful photos of History.
Andrew Pugg 2 years ago
They had that as art. We had a banana taped to a wall. How we progressed 😂😂
#6
Carlos For Scale
Rabbit Of ill Portent 2 years ago
He could've at least worn a banana costume
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Fat Harry 2 years ago
What's the plural of Carlos? Carli? Also, can you have 1000 Carloses for 1 KiloCarlos?
Margaret H 2 years ago
Would it be similar to the plural of Colossus? 1 Colossus, 2 Colossi and 1 Carlos, 2 Carlossi.
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To learn more about why it’s so important to study our world’s past, we reached out to ancient history expert David Lee. David runs the Roman History Blog, which also has accompanying Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages, and was kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda about what inspired him to start studying Roman history.
“I got into Roman History as I was fascinated with Hadrian's wall as a child, and I liked visiting York, also known to the Romans as Eboracum in the North of England,” he shared. “I like the intrigue, the politics, the way the Republic changed into the rule of one man with a series of emperors. Rome expanded to encompass the Mediterranean and beyond.”
#7
The Inscriptions That Akhenaten Left For His Wife Nefertiti On The Walls Of The Amarna Temples
"I swear by you, my God, to make her a light in my heart that will not be extinguished, and to make me a support in her back that will not be broken, for she is from me and I am from her, and we are both the secret of the existence of the other."
N.O. D. 2 years ago (edited)
True true, in olden times we *carved* our own d!ck pics, none of this snapping nonsense! Also, this is the equivalent of marriage vows. Unless people present d**k picks instead of marriage vows, then we're fine. If they are, we're in the funniest level of hell)
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David Wambold 2 years ago
Yeah, Akhenatan eliminated multiple gods for a one god religion annoying the priesthood and Egyptian royalty to no end. After he dies his images and name were removed from many of his carvings to try and keep him out of history and the afterlife. This one must have escaped.
Legion Helms 2 years ago
It reminds me of E. E. Cummings. "I carry your heart. I carry it with me."
Distinguished Gentleman 2 years ago (edited)
this is what girls want, instead we get a text that says 'hey' or 'ily'
#8
TotallyNOTaFox 2 years ago
An essential tool that gave the Vikings the cutting edge in navigation
Margaret H 2 years ago
... and it could be used as an anchor when not needed for navigation.
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David Paterson 2 years ago
Calcite can split polarised light, and light from the sky is polarised, so it can be used the determine the direction of the Sun even behind clouds.
nancy 2 years ago
What does the stone look like when it's showing the direction of the sun? I'm so curious now. Is it like striations on the surface?
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From Science AAAS: By passing light from the sky through calcite and changing the crystal's orientation until the projections of the split beams are equally bright, it is theoretically possible to detect the concentric rings of polarization and thus the location of the sun.
David 2 years ago
The link below is a short video that shows how this works. I didn't know it was used in this manner but it's always been a fun one at rock shows because it is a "clear rock" (some forms) yet is also common and fairly inexpensive. == https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDU7zqj5LMM
MagicJacket 2 years ago
I was weirded out when I saw actor Peter Stormare on a reality show that searches for the Viking Stone. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9072206/?ref_=nm_flmg_t_10_slf
Richard Low 2 years ago
The true discoverers of America, forget the myth of Columbus who never set foot on the American soil.
Sandy D 2 years ago
I watched a show on TV a while ago where they got a piece of the right kind of stone, followed ancient viking descriptions to make one and navigate with it, and it worked! I think it was on a show (American cable tv) hosted by Josh gates
Sue User 2 years ago
Like Kon Tiki. Thor Heyerdahl said that people sailed from South Anerica to Polynesia. To prove it, he built a raft, using materials and methods at the time. They were suceessful.
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Lascaux
PurpleUnicorn 2 years ago
Lascaux has been closed for years but the new Lascaux III is an exact replica at the same site and is fascinating. Technological advances make is more accurate than the earlier Lascaux II reproduction.
Agnes Jekyll 2 years ago
The caves have almost been destroyed by incompetence and human error. I haven't checked up to see if they've repaired the damage. I'm sure someone will tell me if this is true or not, makes me too sad to look up myself. Why do we destroy everything?
Auntriarch 2 years ago
I visited Lascaux Two a few years ago. Lascaux itself had been closed for years.
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The_one_on_the_left 2 years ago
then a sudden influx of visitors to this site meant it had to be shut down, as germs brought by the tourists were in risk of destroying the ancient artwork. Actually happened.
aartdesigns 2 years ago
I can't even imagine making that discovery. Being the only human in at least 15,000 years to see this. Prossibly life-changing.
Kyllein MacKellerann 2 years ago
And those paintings showed a real mastery of the materials and the subjects.
The_one_on_the_left 2 years ago
then a sudden influx of visitors to this site meant it had to be shut down, as germs brought by the tourists were in risk of destroying the ancient artwork.
We were also curious if David could share any fun facts about Roman history that you pandas might not know, and he noted how important their legacy has been. “We still have their laws, culture, theatre, comedy, literature, buildings, military tactics and influence on the modern world."
And as far as why we should still value studying ancient history today, the history enthusiast says, “It's important to study the past so we can have a better understanding of who we are and what has happened to us and how it has influenced us in modern times.”
#10
The Cantalloc Aqueducts, Constructed By The Nazca Civilization In The Arid Deserts Of Peru Over 1,500 Years Ago, Continue To Serve Their Purpose To This Day
These aqueducts feature distinctively shaped openings that allow wind to enter and propel water from underground aquifers through a network of underground canals, efficiently delivering water to areas where it is needed the most.
Saint Tim the Godless 2 years ago
Because if they screwed up, they f*****g died.
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Riley Quinn 2 years ago
With the Colorado River drying up due to chronic overuse and a historic drought, this concept should be considered in some of those areas.
🇳🇬 Asi Bassey 🇳🇬 2 years ago
I wonder if there are any constructions or inventions of the 20th/21st centuries that would still be here and useful 1500 years from now.
XenoMurph 2 years ago
Says the guy tapping on magic glass, about a picture that arrived through the air.
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Blue Pearl 2 years ago
How did they find out this stuff? We need to bring a bunch of ancient scientists back to life so they can solve the world’s problems
#11
Hin Sam Wan, Also Known As Three Whale Rock
It is a stunning rock formation that is approximately 75 million years old and rises dramatically from the mountains in Thailand. Its name originates from its resemblance, when viewed from the right angle, to a family of whales, making it a unique and remarkable sight.
Take me to dinner first 2 years ago
If you read the hitchhiker's guide you know exactly what happened there
CORGI QUEEN 2 years ago
"oh no not again"-petunias "Hi there do you want to be friends GrOuNd?" -whale
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"What’s this thing coming toward me very fast? So big and flat and round, it needs a big wide sounding name like ‘Ow’, ‘Ownge’, ‘Round’, ‘Ground’! That’s it! Ground! Ha! I wonder if it’ll be friends with me? Hello Ground!"
Cosmologist wannabe 2 years ago
without looking at the title, first thing that I thought of was the aliens from Alien.
Riley Quinn 2 years ago
Even the discoloration looks like the ubiquitous barnacles attached to whales.
#12
Located At The Intersection Of Eastern Europe And Western Asia, In The Country Of Georgia, Lies The City Of Vardzia
On the slopes of Erusheti Mountain in this city, Tamar, the 25-year-old Queen of Georgia, commissioned the creation of 6,000 cave dwellings in the 12th century. These structures were carved into the rock and served as both a monastery and a place of refuge for Christian monks who were being persecuted by Mongol and Muslim invaders.
Jared Gasper 2 years ago
Mongols were Christians and closely alligned with Georgians who sent troops to aid their conquests of the Middle East. Author needs to check his/her sources.
aartdesigns 2 years ago
Reminds me if the cliff-dwelling American indigenous peoples in Arizona / New Mexico in Mesa Verde. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/historyculture/cliff_dwellings_home.htm
If you’d like to expand your knowledge of the ancient world but just aren’t sure where to start, David says, “There are plenty of documentaries on Youtube and other streaming sites. Also, books are a good source for learning, and we have the internet with plenty of websites with great content, including social media. I post Roman history on Twitter on a regular basis.”
“Ancient history is a fascinating subject, and you can learn so much from it. Do take the time to find out more,” he added.
If you’d like to learn more from David about the amazing history of ancient Rome, be sure to visit his blog right here!
#13
The Arkadiko Bridge Or Kazarma Bridge In Greece Is An Astonishing 3,300-Year-Old Chariot Bridge That Is Still In Use Today
sally 2 years ago
And yet parts of my 1985 house are falling apart. I wish we were as good of engineers as in the past.
Wintermute 2 years ago
So someone could have been laying this stone at the same time that the seal for King Tut's tomb was being tied. Crazy.
Little L 2 years ago
Exactly HOW did they prove that? It's a bridge with like 100 stones! You don't think people would have rebuilt it during the centuries??
RedMarbles 2 years ago
Apparently it has classic features that appear in settlements during the Mycenaean era of Ancient Greece and it was very carefully (in spite of appearances) constructed in such a way that the stones would settle into each other and create a solid, long-lasting bridge without the need for mortar. Subsequent peoples successfully rebuilding using such a distinct method associated with construction from Ancient Greece when that wasn't common knowledge seems unlikely. It was also determined to be of a style designed to help keep chariot wheels on track. It connected Epidaurus and Tiryns, an important location in Mycenaean Greece.
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Mr. Cinder 2 years ago
And a section of road in my town has been repaved every two years because of pot holes.
The Darkest Timeline 2 years ago
Good lord, here we go with the “why isn’t anything built to last anymore” nonsense. The economics, priorities and lifestyles of that time were completely different than what we have now. I guarantee heavy trucks are not crossing this bridge all day, every day. And you only see what has lasted, not what has been lost, the latter of which I can assure you is far greater than the former.
#14
The Ancient Egyptians
QuirkyKittyGirl 2 years ago
"Unlucky to work." You hear that, you capitalist woodchucks? Unlucky. Thus, your argument for our working that week is … DENIED!
Riley Quinn 2 years ago
Who were the brainiacs who came up with alternatives to this wonderful calendar? Of all the calendars I've learned about, this is my favorite.
Getachew Zeru 2 years ago (edited)
Even in the present time ...This is what is Ethiopian calendar ...each month have 30 days and the remaining 5 days which by the way will be 6 days once in 4 year.anyway this 5 or 6 day is considered to be 13th month...once after 13th month is passed New year will start in September and now it is year 2015 not 2023😀...one thing which is forgotten though is the celebration part
#15
At The Age Of 17, Cleopatra Became Queen Of Egypt And Ruled Until She Was 39 Years Old
She was a polyglot, as she spoke nine languages, including Ancient Egyptian and the languages of the Parthians, Hebrews, Medes, Troglodytes, Syrians, Ethiopians, and Arabs. This meant that she was able to read any book in the world.
She was also very knowledgeable in various subjects such as geography, history, astronomy, international diplomacy, mathematics, alchemy, medicine, zoology, economics, and more. Despite her many books being destroyed in a fire, some of her herbal remedies and beauty tips have survived.
Additionally, her knowledge of languages allowed her to have access to numerous papyri that are now lost. Her influence on the sciences and medicine was highly esteemed in the early centuries of Christianity, making her an unparalleled figure in human history.
David H 2 years ago
1) Why the bust of Neferititi? But also Remember Egypt under the Ptolomey dynasty, she spoke Greek (their language), Egyptian (Language of the land), Persiand & Median (Languages of the next largest regional power), Aramaic (No such language as "syrian" maybe they meant the Syriac dialect of Aramaic. But Aramaic was the trade language in the region), Hebrew (an important regional language, and Alexandria had huge Jewish community, and Jews were a lot of the scholars at the time, and the powerful Judean Kingdom of the Maccabees next door was an important trade relation), Ethiopian (their southern neighbor and major trading partner), but never heard the arabic one. But it makes sense for a leader in that region to speak the most important languages at the time
XenoMurph 2 years ago
I'd be amazed if any other leader could speak 9 languages. Why are you diminishing that amazing achievement.
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Ed Brandon 2 years ago
You're right, that's not a contemporary rendition of her at all.
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Max Fox 2 years ago
The Egyptians are upset that she was represented as Black, which she wasn't. However she wasn't ethnic Egyptian either. She was a Ptolemian Greek, the people who invaded Egypt and displaced the long dynasties of Egyptian nobility. They also took over the entire noble class, converted to Egyptian religion, and pretended to be the hereditary rulers of Egypt. Romans played along with this, and even when they conquered Egypt, they treated Greeks as the ruling class. Ethnic Egyptians were allied with the the ill-fated Jewish "Kitos Revolt", which sought an end to Roman control of the Middle East. It destroyed both the Jewish communities of Egypt and Egypts hopes for independence. Ironically, when finally Jews and Egyptians gained independence in their countries, it was as enemies. The second irony is the Israelis and Palestinians are both descendants of the Judeans and Idumeans (though Palestinians also have ancestry from other local peoples).
Tushar Roy Mukherjee 2 years ago
Um , she couldn't possibly read every book written back in the day. She didn't speak Sanskrit, Prakrit, Magadhi, Proto-Tamil, etc.
The Scout 2 years ago
I would not count on that. Alexander the Great had roamed far into India and parts of Southern Asia just about three hundred years before, and the ptolemean dynasty took pride in being descended from one of his generals. It is safe to assume that at least some knowledge of southern and eastern asian languages did exist in Egypt at the time, especially as Alexandria was an intellectual and intercultural center. The library of Alexandria was said to also have contained buddhist and hinduist writings dating back to the alexandrine conquests.
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Costa Villaras 2 years ago
Forgot to mention that she was Queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt from 51 to 30 BC, and that she was a direct descendant of Ptolemy I Soter, a Macedonian Greek (general to Alexander the Great). No, she was not black, despite the colour of the marble chosen! Her full name was Κλεοπάτρα Φιλοπάτωρ, which means "The father-beloved glory of the father".
We also reached out to the ancient history experts at the website Ancient Origins to gain more insight on the topic, and we were lucky enough to get in touch with Co-Founder and Chief Editor Joanna Gillan. She explained that the site came about a decade ago when she and Dr. Ioannis Syrigos “[wanted] a project that would free [them] from the constraints of nine-to-five jobs and give [them] the flexibility to operate an online business from anywhere in the world.” They tossed around their top 10 topics, and ancient history emerged as the clear winner.
When it comes to what Joanna loves most about running Ancient Origins, she shared with Bored Panda, “I love that we’ve taken a really fun approach to ancient history, selecting the most captivating, weird, surprising, strange, shocking, or lesser-known facts from our ancient world - things like lost cities, bizarre artifacts, historical enigmas, ancient cold cases, hidden treasures, and more. By doing so, we've transformed a subject often studied in universities – which can sometimes be dry and dull – into something accessible and engaging for everyone, reigniting the public's enthusiasm for the mysteries and fascination of our distant past.”
#16
For 3245 Years
Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
Humanity since the dawn of time: Ooh, look! A large red button with a sign that reads "Do not, under any circumstances, push this button." Also humanity since the dawn of time: *pushes button*
David Wambold 2 years ago
Many think King Tut's curse was related to the fact that the tomb was riddled with Aspergillus flavus- an infectious fungus. So if you discover a long lost tomb, mask up before exploring.
Celesta 2 years ago
No...no they did NOT. The only reason this was intact was a huge fluke that included its location being forgotten and no one having found it before. As with every other tomb found before or since, as soon as it was uncovered they opened it. Back in ancient time looters often didn't even wait a day before trying to break in, which is why they had to start hiding the tombs
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Bruce Horton 2 years ago
Ruined how, because they found it? Is your assertion the tombs would be better left undiscovered or history wouldn't have been ruined if some other group led the discovery?
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Niall Mac Iomera 2 years ago
"how are we gonna seal the tomb boss?" "Uhh... Just tie up the handles with a rope. No one will be able to get past that!"
Leesa DeAndrea 2 years ago
I can't imagine the thrill they must have felt, finding an untouched royal tomb.
#17
The Diary Of Merer
Adam Jeff 2 years ago
First line at the top left: "Saw three flying saucers today..."
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EarthGrowl 2 years ago
No need for aliens. Humans that lived in ancient times were not stupid. The alien myth only evolved because Europeans didn't want to admit that people on the African continent possessed knowledge that exceeded European knowledge. It was racism pure and simple. White people couldn't do it so obviously aliens had to have done it. Kinda pathetic.
Awesome At Being Autistic 2 years ago
It was a joke, you green blooded Vulcan.
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InfiniteZeek 2 years ago
That is actually a myth. There are plenty of records of the workers being compensated, and having benefits.
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AussieTolkein 1 year ago
Really random: what's with the little pyramid-eye symbol? Seems a bit strange...
MachinistsRule 2 years ago
The meaning of the document is highly disputed and does not make a clear connection to the Great Pyramid.
Kyllein MacKellerann 2 years ago
I wonder, did Merer write the "Diary" or did he dictate it to a scribe, who then wrote it?
Barbara Forshee 2 years ago
How do they actually know it's how to build the pyramids. From what I've read a lot of hieroglyphics can't even be read cause they don't know the meaning. For all we know this could say on this date in history nothing happened. Or today I had the worst case of diarrhea ever seen in Egypt. Or maybe it's a recipe for a hangover cure. We don't know.
#18
Pumapunku
EarthGrowl 2 years ago
Come on, Our ancient ancestors deserve credit for not being the bumbling savages European history tries to make them out to be. Especially the south American cultures. European explorers might have felt a tiny bit of guilt for committing genocide if the people they conquered had exhibited advanced technology. Conquistadors wouldn't have been 'Saving' anyone if some of the South Americans were better educated than the Spanish. Smart people not aliens.
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PurpleUnicorn 2 years ago
Google/Wikipedia tell me this is near Tiuanaco, Bolivia and is where the Inca believed the world began
Niall Mac Iomera 2 years ago
Those gaps look alike they could easily fit a razor.blade between them
Celesta 2 years ago
Yes, after over 1500 YEARS, there has been some shifts in foundation, erosion and, you know, 15 CENTURIES of time.
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Junior Farrell 2 years ago
Just cuz it resembles the use of highly advanced tech doesn't mean time travel or aliens, there are very skilled people in all times.
January Tempis 2 years ago
How many things do we say "would be seemingly impossible at that time"? At what point do we adjust our understanding of people in the past and recognize that they were not ignorant and that many had advanced understandings of geometry and astronomy and mathematics, I try not to be pessimistic but it definitely makes us sound like the ignorant ones.
Ugh_What_Now 2 years ago
They always say "... impossible at the time". no, no it wasn't. Just because a bunch of greedy power hungry dudes convinced a bunch of inferior feeling dudes that looked like them... that all these other dudes that didn't look like them were "savages" and women were "week" doesn't mean that all the advanced stuff was impossible. It just means that WE as HUMANITY are TWO THOUSAND years behind where we should be in terms of everything else except for in how to kill each other... because weapons?... weapons we got!
Kochab 2 years ago
Did you just call my family inferior? You know you could be harmed for that..... Heavens forbid your peoples talked badly about my peoples
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Just because they were our ancestors doesn't mean they were stupid or untalented.
Joanna also shared that her absolute favorite topic to study in ancient history is the Sumerians, whose amazingly advanced civilization seemed to just spring up out of nowhere in what is now Iraq. “Suddenly, around 6,000 years ago, they jumped from being hunter gatherers and then simple agricultural communities to establishing one of the world’s first civilizations," she explained. "They developed intricate writing systems, an advanced justice system, a complex social structure, well-organized cities, incredible art, literature, and architecture, sophisticated timekeeping and mathematics, and a rich mythology and religion. It is quite mind-boggling!”
#19
The Bolinao Skull
#20
Petrified Forest National Park
Mathieu Brouwers 2 years ago
When the first wood was created, it took more than 40 million years before there was a fungus that could digest the wood. That´s why there is so must petrified wood found.
Riley Quinn 2 years ago
Back in '75, I drove from Oklahoma City to Bakersfield along Rt. 40, and this was one of the many sites to visit. Really beautiful country if you like arid scenery.
Alleman Jennifer 2 years ago
This was one of the most devastatingly disappointing destinations of my childhood. I thought the petrified forest was going to be an actual forest but where the trees had turned to stone. instead it was the dessert with what looked regular logs poking out here and there…, my second biggest disappointment was on that same trip aka the Grand Canyon. It’s amazing and beautiful but how long can one look at it for? Or how many angles can you look at it from? I def wld have traded that trip for a couple nights in a tent in the back yard.
Jessica N 2 years ago
I went to Niagara falls at 13 and felt the same way. My grandmother made us see it from both sides plus above from Skylon tower and below from a tunnel. Dragged us back at night and day. One view was fine for a 13 year old. I'm glad I got to see it but I find the Manitou falls in Wisconsin to be more beautiful. I'd surely appreciate the falls now more as an adult, at 13 I wanted to get back to my SEGA
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UselessKnowledgeFont 2 years ago
Nifty at first, but then all of the wood-rocks start to look the same with no real pattern variations
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Keisha Washington 2 years ago
A forest is an area with a lot of trees. It matters not if they were standing or laying down.
Mathieu Brouwers 2 years ago
When the first wood was created, it took more than 40 million years before there was a fungus that could digest the wood.
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A Hug That Lasts 2000 Years, Pompeii
In 79 AD, the city was destroyed and buried under volcanic ash and pumice during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The catastrophic event resulted in the death of many of its inhabitants who were buried beneath the ash and debris.
However, the volcanic ash and pumice that destroyed Pompeii also acted as a preservative, protecting many of the city's buildings, artifacts, and even some of the human remains from decay. As a result, much of the city has been remarkably well-preserved, providing a unique glimpse into the daily life and culture of ancient Rome.
Monday 2 years ago
Imagine if it wasn't a hug and they were desperately fighting, trying to strangle each other in their last moments.....and now so many centuries later we say "awww it must have been love!"
Autumn Montgomery 2 years ago
This is inaccurate, this is the Lovers of Valdaro: https://archive.archaeology.org/0801/abstracts/valdaro.html There is, however, another couple of embracing skeletons from Pompeii
Celesta 2 years ago
RIGHT? It's like they were trying to come up with a prequel for The Thing
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Jessica Cifelli 2 years ago
Took me way too long to realize that it was the guy's hand on her face
Joanna was also kind enough to share some fascinating fun facts about ancient history with us. “The earliest dentures were made with teeth scavenged from dead soldiers. In ancient China, they used armor made from layers and layers of paper, and in some instances, it was deemed superior to metal armor. Romans wore red-crested helmets in battle to prevent them killing people on their side,” she noted.
“In 16th-17th Britain, pineapples were a status symbol and people would pay thousands for one pineapple. They could even rent them by the hour to display at a dinner party. For 1,000 years, monks of Mt Athos in Greece have not only banned women, but also female animals,” Joanna continued. “Mary, Queen of Scots, washed with white wine to ensure a smooth complexion. Queen Elizabeth I may have died from wearing toxic lead-based makeup. Ketchup originated in ancient China. Eels were sometimes used to pay rent in the Middle Ages. Tutankhamun’s parents were brother and sister.”
#22
This Shipwreck
Alan Morgan 2 years ago
That's a 2,000 year old wheelhouse, is it? There's probably a 2,000 year old diesel engine, too.
Dave In MD 2 years ago
This post is another victim of the Bord Panda random picture selector.
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#23
Belize
the engineer 🇺🇦 2 years ago
ive been there actually. once you get past the water it gets a bit easier
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Brooke Weber 2 years ago
I've been there--it's amazing. It's not as hard to get in as they make it sound. The skeletons are roped off so no one damages them.
Okido 2 years ago
Uhm no, they are not: “Be very careful, however, as none of the skeletons or pottery are roped off, and one tourist has already accidentally stepped on and broken one of the skulls.”
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Dana Ondráčková 2 years ago
Oh so thats why I have cripling fear of caves. I might have been sacrificed before
#24
That's Old
David Wambold 2 years ago
Many animals have been found mummified by Egyptians, alligators, cats, birds, monkeys, and dogs. However, it was also found that they sometimes cheated and made mummies that looked like animals but had no animals in them. Apparently to sell at the gift shop.
Bec 2 years ago
The mummification craze was a huge part of their economy.
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the engineer 🇺🇦 2 years ago
ive seen this mummy firsthand! its in the natural history museum in baltimore
Donald Crocker, Jr. 2 years ago
...finest cows... I wonder what wonders of awesome steakyness await if they were to be cloned....or perhaps fine milk
When it comes to why it’s so important that we study ancient history, Joanna says, “[It] offers a window into our very origins – unraveling the birth of mankind and our evolution through the development of civilization, culture, society, and religion. Delving into the history of ancient societies gives us the opportunity to glean wisdom from their successes and failures, thus informing our modern lives. As the renowned Spanish philosopher George Santayana aptly noted, ‘Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.’ While historical lessons may not always ward off doom and disaster, learning about them can help us better understand our present and also anticipate our future.”
And if you’d like to learn more about ancient history, Joanna says it’s best to get out in the field. “Visit ancient sites, talk to locals who know lesser-known facts, folklore and historical tidbits, visit museums, join tours and expeditions. You can even volunteer to participate in archaeological digs to gain hands-on experience. These adventures can help you nurture your passion and identify your specific areas of interest.”
#25
The "Ringed" Lady
Kirsten Kerkhof 2 years ago (edited)
The people of Pompeii had great teeth too. It is thought to be due to a lack of refined sugar, and the presence of fluoride in the local water.
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Alexandru Bucur 2 years ago
"A" magazine? It was "National Geographic", ffs! I have their whole collection from the 60s onward with some disparate issues going as far back as the 30s.
Barong 2 years ago
Yeah I remember when this came out. I was real little but was fascinated by this one. I recently had the chance to visit Pompeii last summer and the experience is amazing. To see that makes it so easy to imagine what life was like the then.
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Damn
Tom Hardeveld 2 years ago (edited)
"To those holdinth the Disc of Infinite Power... Can Thy throw it further than Thy Buddies and also Drinkingfriends? Show Thyne worth with the Powerful Frith-bee"
BPisaddictive 2 years ago
At first I was perplexed by the Assirian tablet. was it Android or Apple?
Junebugjump! 2 years ago
The materials were found in the archaeological site of Kouyunjik (ancient Nineveh, capital of Assyria) in northern Mesopotamia. The site is in modern-day northern Iraq, within the city of Mosul. I can’t seem to find where it is now.
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Legendary Sword
The Original Bruno 2 years ago (edited)
The Holy Grail, on the other hand, is in a Basilica in Valencia, Spain, where its origins can be traced back to the fourth century. (The stories of St Lawrence tell of him hiding 'treasures of Church' in Spain in the 4th century, so it would make sense if the Grail were one of them.) Ironically, the Frenchman from the Monty Python movie was correct: the French already had one. More seriously, the French apparently deliberately conflated stories of the 8th-century warrior King Arthur with Duke Arthur of Brittany, the boy king who was the rightful heir of Richard the Lion-hearted.
the engineer 🇺🇦 2 years ago
the sword is fully formed in that rock too. its like it was plunged in there
Joanna also shared a fascinating story detailing how exciting studying ancient history can be. “In 2015, Ioannis and I were in Ecuador investigating the lost artifacts of Father Crespi, an Italian missionary who had spent 60 years there since the 1930s. He had done a lot of good work, and in return, the indigenous people brought him artifacts from all over the country, ranging from 200 to 2,000 years old and covering various cultures and ages,” she explained.
“Among these artifacts, there was a controversial subset depicting Sumerian writing, gods, and figurines. If authentic, it would imply contact between Sumer (now Iraq) and South America thousands of years ago, which is not mentioned in history books.”
“However, the controversial artifacts went missing, and we wanted to find out where they went,” Joanna continued. “We gained exclusive access to Crespi’s artifact collection in Ecuador's central bank vaults, but the Sumerian ones were missing. Upon inquiring about them, we received threats and were told not to ask about the missing artifacts and to take our investigations elsewhere. Later, we were threatened with legal action if we were to write an article about the missing artifacts.”
#28
A Golden Ring Dating Back To The 4th Century Bc Was Discovered In The Tomb Of A Thracian King Located In The Yambol Region Of Bulgaria
This archaeological find sheds light on the craftsmanship and artistic traditions of the Thracians, an ancient people who inhabited the Balkans from the 5th century BC to the 6th century AD. The Thracians were known for their rich cultural heritage, which included elaborate burial rituals and intricate metalwork.
The discovery of the golden ring in the Thracian king's tomb underscores the importance of jewelry in Thracian society, and it serves as a testament to the skill of Thracian artisans. It also provides valuable insights into the social hierarchy and status symbols of the ancient Thracians, as the ring was likely worn by a member of the ruling class.
Overall, the discovery of the 4th century BC golden ring in the Yambol region of Bulgaria is a significant archaeological find that enriches our understanding of ancient Thracian culture and history.
shawna Reich 2 years ago
w/out "robbing graves" you wouldn't even know this amazing part of history even existed...enjoy the info and pictures
LizzieBoredom 2 years ago
She's going to hit him with a frying pan because he came home late from pillaging again.
Blue Chambers 2 years ago
I don't think I want her mad at me. She's the size of a horse
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RedMarbles 2 years ago
If people still exist in 2400 years, and knowledge of life today has been lost, the future people are welcome to anything in my grave that will help them learn anything about life today.
Load More Replies... MisterE 2 years ago
This reads like a high school research paper or essay. Same info keeps getting repeated and not much overall substance.
Phil Green 2 years ago
Surely they would have lived from the 6th century BC to the 5th century BC?
Terry Fergusson 2 years ago
Ah yes the age old conundum of at what amount of time does grave robbing transition into archeology.
“In 2016, Ioannis and a colleague, Gary, were investigating a story for Ancient Origins on the Tayos Caves in Ecuador, a vast underground network where several ancient artifacts have been recovered in the past, but many parts of the cave remain untouched and unexplored,” Joanna shared. “Like something out of an Indiana Jones episode, they were captured by a machete-wielding tribe in the Amazon jungle for accidentally straying into their territory. They were taken back to the village and put on trial. The villagers voted that they were guilty, but Ioannis and Gary managed to talk and pay their way out of it, before being left in the jungle in the middle of the night. So, a website on ancient history is not all dusty academic articles and artifacts!”
If you’d like to learn more about ancient history, be sure to visit AncientOrigins.net right here!
#29
Great Zimbabwe Refers To The Stone Ruins Of A Historic City Situated Near Present-Day Masvingo, Zimbabwe
Archaeological studies suggest that the central ruins and the adjacent valley were home to a Shona community of 10,000 to 20,000 people. This city was the focal point of a prosperous trading empire spanning from the 11th to the 15th centuries. Its economy was primarily based on cattle farming, crop cultivation, and the export of gold to the Indian Ocean coastline. The Kingdom of Zimbabwe, an influential Shona trading empire, had its capital in this city, which is named after the Shona phrase for "stone houses."
A C 2 years ago
So they built great stone structures... and put hay huts inside? Seems not quite right
Z 2 years ago
If the stone was for protection from people/wild animals, and the climate was such that they didn't need solid houses it makes perfect sense.
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#30
German Oath Skull
Joi Cain 2 years ago
It's an anagram that clearly says pot roast. It's an ancient meal planner.
David 2 years ago
Do you ever wonder if some of the things they can't figure out are really just ancient trolls? Like - I'll carve misc c**p on this skull and sell it on "ancient etsy" as a mystical artifact. Who's going to know? Then thousands of years later big brains are trying to decipher troll / crazy assuming it has to be something legit. Because, you know, nutters and D-bags didn't exist in ancient times.
Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
Imagine what folks in the future might make of any graffiti that survives the centuries. Remember when the female anthropologist derailed her male colleagues' theory that the knife kept in the rafters was sympathetic magic? Nope, mom was putting the knife out of reach of the kids.
Celesta 2 years ago
That has happened SO many times with things ranging from homemaking, cooking ect to toys and baby sling. Male archeologists for years saying "it's such a ✨️mystery✨️, we may never grasp that mystical/ceremonial meaning". Then a female archeologist comes by and says "oh, that a baby bottle, see, thats how you told it". Different perspectives, VASTLY different answers
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RedMarbles 2 years ago
Here's more than you may want. It is interesting though. The Sator Square goes back to Roman times. The Mystifying ‘Sator Square’: a Combination of Mathematics, Symmetry, and Religions | by Richard Bruschi | The Mystery Box | Medium https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/the-mystifying-sator-square-a-combination-of-mathematics-symmetry-and-religions-515282888fc1
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#31
Ancient-Explorers-Historical-Archaeology-Pics
Bookworm 2 years ago
No. This is a very rare fossil imprint of the soft tissues of the animal. Because of a number of environmental conditions present at the bottom of deep bodies of water, it's more common for marine animals than it is on land, but this fossil is still a special find.
Load More Replies... David Paterson 2 years ago
296 million years is ... very early in the Permian period. Dimetrodon may have been around at about that time. Before the first mammals. And even the first mammals were before the first dinosaurs. Before the first pterosaur. Before the first crocodile ancestor. Before the first turtle ancestor.
#32
Kira Okah 2 years ago
The Great Pyramid of Cholula. Largest pyramid by volume, Giza is physically larger out of the ground. It was built in four stages, so not by one group of people, dedicated to Quetzalcoatl in the classical period. Abandoned in the 8th century due to population decline, it was certainly known about and retained its religious significance, given that the deceased were still being buried in the surrounding grounds even after it was no longer visible.
N Lu 2 years ago
That sounds like a setup for a great movie. Or the last scene of 'From dusk til dawn'.
Bookworm 2 years ago
I was just thinking that 'insane asylum built on top of mysterious abandoned pyramid' sounds like a setup for a B horror movie
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Queen Tiye, Who Was Married To King Amenhotep III, The Mother Of King Akhenaten, And The Grandmother Of King Tutankhamun, Has Been Discovered In Mummified Form
She was the daughter of Yuya and Tuya, who were also significant figures in ancient Egyptian history.
Robin DJW 2 years ago
I don't understand. There seems to be a full head of hair underneath the skull. There also seems to be a bit of scalp with hair on her right. Perhaps it was normal for some women to shave their heads, but is it not possible that some women (maybe some of the highborn, who could afford body servants who could attend to the hair) did not? The preservation of this person's remains is astonishing.
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David H 2 years ago
Queens Ti in ancient writings was a Mitani Princess (Mitani was based around Damascus and was today parts of Syria and Lebanon) who married as part of a regional power alliance against the Hittites. Wall painting and descriptions from her lifetime describe her as having Red Hair and Blue Eyes (Both physical traits commonly associated with Mitiani and Phonecia by the ancient Egyptians). She was known for being very involved in politics under her Husband Amenhotep III, and handled many negotiations with Middle Eastern powers like Babylon, leveraging her Mitani royal connection.
#34
The Atacama Giant, Located In The Expansive Atacama Desert Of Chile, Is A Massive Geoglyph Depicting An Anthropomorphic Figure
This remarkable geoglyph is just one of nearly 5,000 geoglyphs that have been uncovered in the Atacama Desert in the past 30 years. Standing at an impressive height of 119 meters, the Atacama Giant is recognized as the largest known prehistoric representation of a human figure, making it a truly awe-inspiring and significant archaeological discovery.
Nathan Pogorzala 2 years ago
Also home to piles of thousands of tons of cheaply made European fast fashion.
#35
Bluetooth
Mariele Scherzinger 2 years ago
I bet all the tour guides in Copenhagen tell you this story. Mine did.
der sebbl 2 years ago (edited)
Harald Bluetooth. Bluetooth was his nickname
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The Famine Stela
Kira Okah 2 years ago (edited)
It's Djoser, it's written on the stela, don't know why it was omitted. It wasn't written in the time of Djoser though, it's Ptolemaic.
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The Kumbhalgarh Fort, Which Is The Second Longest Wall In The World At Approximately 38 Km In Length, Is Designated As A Unesco World Heritage Site
Also known as the Mewar Fortress, it was the birthplace of the renowned Rajput ruler, Maharana Pratap. Every aspect of the fort was constructed with the purpose of preventing unwanted intruders.
Fish On The Table 2 years ago
Actually, the Great Wall of China was built to defend against the people of what we know (today) to be the inhabitants of Mongolia. The Mewar Fortress is in India in the 15th century AD. The Great Wall of China was built in 220 BCE, almost 2000 years before. So if we are talking about jealousy, it would be the Indians' jealousy of the Chinese. But the Mewar Wall was built as a REFUGE, so no, there is no jealousy involved.
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How much is the site degraded by allowing livestock to graze within its structures?
Ishaan Sawant 2 years ago
Well walls were necessary in those times as it was a time of constant war and rulers from other regions intruding and then torturing people of the captured kingdom
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#38
Ancient-Explorers-Historical-Archaeology-Pics
#39
Wow
#40
The Olmecs
#41
Tom Hardeveld 2 years ago (edited)
In the Netherlands we have a borardgame called "ganzenbord" (goose-board) that looks exactly like this. https://historiek.net/wp-content/uploads-phistor1/2015/12/Italiaans-ganzenbord.jpg.webp
Load More Replies... EarthGrowl 2 years ago
We need another Rosetta Stone. Lol It's probably another customer complaint.
Delta Dawn 2 years ago (edited)
“hello and ritz cracker, flower, greater-than sign, person-with-mohawk to you, good sir/madam!”
Hugh Walter 2 years ago
It's a poem, it reads "I am a snake and I like to bake, I have a kink in my tail which is a bit of a fail"
#42
Knocking At Death’s Door: A Sculpture By Giovanni Battista Cevasco
In this poignant artwork created in 1875 by Giovanni Battista Cevasco, a widow is depicted knocking on death's door with one hand, while holding a wreath of victory in the other. The wreath symbolizes triumph over death, representing resurrection and renewal.
The widow in the sculpture is identified as the wife of Pietro Badaracco, a person of wealth as indicated by her attire. Above the door, various symbols are depicted, including a compass, an anchor, books, a globe, and a ship's helm, alluding to the deceased's occupation as a captain of a ship or shipping fleet. The door-knocker itself bears a winged hourglass, symbolizing the fleeting nature of time.
Myrtille rat 2 years ago
the details on the shawl are splendid but look at the folds on her bust it is amazingly realistic 1920px-Non...2bf636.jpg 
Mariele Scherzinger 2 years ago
While this is a beautiful statue, I thought we were talking ANCIENT history? 1875 is hardly ancient.
Mia Black 2 years ago
Oh I think I have seen this on the big 'graveyard' in Milano. I didn't remember the name but it was truly the size of a city for the death. I was so amazed by all the fantastic at there. This was one of them but there were other with similar veils on the statues. It was exhausting to see sooo much art at once. After nearly three half, we stopped or exploration because we were done. So amazing!
#43
Colosso Dell'appennino
#44
Fort Bourtange (Dutch: Vesting Bourtange), Located In The Village Of Bourtange In Groningen, Netherlands, Was Built In 1593 Under The Orders Of William The Silent
Its primary purpose was to protect the only road between Germany and Groningen, which was then controlled by the Spanish during the Eighty Years' War. It experienced its last battle in 1672, and continued to be part of the defensive network on the German border until it was abandoned in 1851 and converted into a village. Today, Fort Bourtange is a historical museum.
#45
Dead Zone
Alexandru Bucur 2 years ago
Exactly - the Black sea used to be a shallow freshwater lake around 7500BC but erosion of the Bosporus meant that water from the Mediterranean started flowing into the basin and filled it up to it's current height, creating two distinct water layers due to the different density and the sea's lack of vertical currents. The layer at the bottom is called the "Dead Zone" and contains incredibly preserved shipwrecks because of the hypoxic conditions. Bedsides ships, they've also found remnants of ancient human settlements on what used to be the old shoreline, now in 100m of water off the coast of Turkey.
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The Iraqi Museum Houses An Ancient Clay Tablet That Was Discovered In Uruk (Warka), Located In Southern Iraq. This Tablet Is Inscribed With Cuneiform Script And Features Three Geometric Circles Containing Astronomical Calculations
The tablet is estimated to date back to the ancient Babylonian period, specifically between 2004-1595 BC. This artifact can be found in the Babylonian Gallery of the Iraqi museum.
Kira Okah 2 years ago (edited)
The Sumerians are commonly called "the first astronomers", with star maps and a recognition of five planets. They kept detailed records of the stars and sky around natural events, and created calendars around it to chart events and pay days. The Greeks took a lot of influence from their methods. The Sumerians, Akkadians, and Babylonians were all pretty accomplished with astronomy.
EarthGrowl 2 years ago
I think the destruction of the library of Alexandria set civilization back thousands of years. Then the fanaticism of the Holy Roman Empire would have labeled any ancient knowledge as Satanic if they didn't understand it.
Kira Okah 2 years ago
The Library of Alexandria didn't burn down, it shut its doors around AD 270 due to barely any patronage and its contents sent to other Roman libraries. The library contents also had copies of every document across the major libraries of the Roman Empire as required by Roman law.
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Are you sure those are astronomical calculations and not Bohr 's atomic model?
#47
An Ancient Mummified Foot Has Been Uncovered From The Sands Of Saqqara
This discovery offers a glimpse into the burial practices and beliefs of ancient Egyptians, who placed great importance on the preservation of the body as a means of achieving eternal life. The practice of mummification involved the careful removal of internal organs and the application of various preserving agents, such as salts and resins, to the body.
The appearance of this mummified foot suggests that there may be other remains buried in the surrounding area, which could provide valuable insights into the lives and culture of the ancient Egyptians who lived in the Saqqara region.
Take me to dinner first 2 years ago
Would it be bad if I were to make a joke involving Dan Schneider?
#48
Little L 2 years ago
People sat in circles around a campfire, a table, around a person that was speaking. Not everything needs to be connected.
David H 2 years ago
same way people realized the best way to pile large rocks into large building was a pyramid
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A Limestone Relief Found In Amarna Showing Akhenaten, Nefertiti, And Their Offspring In Worship Of Aten, Dating Back To Approximately 1372-1355 Bc
SageHare37 2 years ago
Akhenaten was originally Amenhotep IV. He changed his name after his conversion to monotheism, abandoning the original holy places of Egypt and rebuilding at Amarna. Some of the history during his reign is still a mystery, as after his death his name was removed from anywhere they could find and much of the art created in worship of his god Aten was vandalized. After his death, his son Tutankhamun (whose birth name was Tutankhaten, in honor of the god Aten) returned the ruling seat to the old cities and Amarna was largely abandoned. Akhenaten was often referred to as "the heretic Pharoah".
#50
Coins Made Of Copper Were Found Within The Burial Site Of A Chinese Tomb Dating Back To The Tang Dynasty, Which Existed Between 618 And 920 Ad
#51
The Codex Gigas, Known As The Devil's Bible, Is Renowned For Three Distinct Reasons
Its status as the largest illuminated medieval manuscript in existence, its impeccably uniform script that seems almost inhuman in its precision, and its inclusion of a full-page portrait of the Devil. Believed to have been written between 1204 and 1230, this colossal tome measures 92 cm in height, 50 cm in width, 22 cm in thickness, and weighs a staggering 79 kg. Originally comprised of 320 vellum leaves, purportedly made from the skins of 160 donkeys (with each donkey providing two pages, covering a total area of 142.6 square meters), the manuscript now contains 308 leaves as 12 leaves were removed at an unknown time for unknown reasons. While illuminated bibles of substantial size were not uncommon in monastic book production, the Codex Gigas stands out for its exceptional page dimensions.
The manuscript is written in carolingian minuscule, a popular and highly legible medieval script, and features intricate illuminations throughout its pages, including decorated letters, geometric and plant-based designs, a depiction of Josephus, and the infamous caricature-like portrait of the Devil. Additionally, there are two illustrations representing Heaven and Earth, complete with the sun, moon, stars, and a sea-based planet devoid of landmasses.
Bound in a single volume with thick wooden boards covered in white leather adorned with unique blind stamps not found elsewhere, the Codex Gigas also boasts metal fittings on all four corners and the center of the boards, along with two more metal fittings on the back that may have been used to chain the manuscript to a piece of furniture, likely as a security measure to prevent theft. The binding of the Codex Gigas was damaged in a fire, and in 1819 it was rebound by a skilled artisan in Stockholm who was paid 78 riksdaler for materials and labor, a sum that could have purchased two cows at the time.
ЛеснойКороль(ForestKingHe/Him) 2 years ago
the toothpaste recommended by 10/10 dentists
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Tracy Wallick 2 years ago
IIRC, what also makes it remarkable is that it contains 0 writing mistakes
#52
Swords Marked With "Ulfbhrt"
Kira Okah 2 years ago
They were made with all kinds of steel in the blade; pattern welded, heat treated, mixture of both, crucible. They demonstrate a transition between Viking and mediaeval swords, and are believed to be of Frankish origin. Crucible steel has been in use since 300 BC, and has been used in European swords since 300 AD.
#53
Kira Okah 2 years ago (edited)
There is evidence that the Sphynx was meant to be larger, with abandoned toolkits and unprocessed stone being found nearby. It is also heavily weather damaged, and human damaged. Early attempts at restoration without proper knowledge of handling a limestone structure of that size meant that the wrong mortar was used and stressed the erosion damage further - this has now been fixed. Just remember that the Sphynx is already unusual as Sphynxes go, and parts of the lower body have been restored while the heavily damaged head has not. It is incomplete, possibly due to Khafre's death, but it was certainly a Sphynx.
DiscoqueenJ 2 years ago
I feel like I remember reading that they will never be able to restore the head because it's so fragile, any attempt will just destroy it.
Load More Replies... Laugh or not 2 years ago
It suggests that they started building it and they realised at some point that a proportional head would be too heavy. Some pyramids are not perfect as well, with a break in the tip because actually following the original plan would have caused issues.
TotallyNOTaFox 2 years ago
And they always were build in pairs, with the counter part of the great Sphinx still being missing
Kira Okah 2 years ago
They know that it should be either opposite the Great Sphynx or by the Great Pyramid of Giza. It is believed to have been destroyed somewhere in its long history, just as the remaining Sphynx (and several pyramids) has suffered purposeful damage.
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Mark Vella 2 years ago
He was a bit far away from the Valley of the Kings to be protecting the tombs of the pharaohs
EarthGrowl 2 years ago
The ears and the nose in that inset do not look like they would have survived thousands of years. Some poor chap would have been walking along and got buried under a falling nose. Regardless its still a testament to the level of advancement of Egyptian civilization. I am sure many Egyptians would have adapted to our modern world quickly, their minds were primed for innovation.
#54
Catal Huyuk
#55
UFO
Donkey boi 2 years ago (edited)
It was a comet. It was recorded by the Chinese the same year. Interestingly, if the Chinese records are correct (and they were fairly meticulous with their records of celestial movements at the time), it was the largest comet to ever pass earth. They recorded 10 tails, and said that it filled a large portion of the sky. I's believed that Earth passed through [one of the] tails as the meteorite shower was equally as impressive.
Scott J 2 years ago (edited)
Sounds amazing. Where can I read more about it?
Load More Replies... I’ve Seen Things 2 years ago
Image is fake, they mean the Tulli Papyrus which is also not accurately represented.
EarthGrowl 2 years ago
Anyone see Hale Bopp? I was driving when that monster was framed by the trees right in front of me. I was so shocked I slammed on brakes in the middle of the road. It was the size of the tip of my pinky and multicolored because of the angle of the sun. I would not have known WTF it was if AOL hadn't had a story about it. I can imagine what Egyptians would have thought of something like Hale Bopp.
Alexandru Bucur 2 years ago
Oh yeah, that was possibly the most spectacular comet I've seen so far in my life. I was technically alive for Halley in 1986, but I was too little to remember it, so let's just hope we all make it to 2061 and it's next pass...
Load More Replies... Barong 2 years ago
This one shouldn’t be here. “…claimed to be a transcription of an Egyptian papyrus dating from the reign of Thutmose III. The claim originated in a 1953 article published in Doubt, the Fortean Society magazine, by Tiffany Thayer.” Later described as a fake and a hoax. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulli_Papyrus
#56
Machu Picchu
#57
The Stele Of Thonis-Heracleion, Crafted By Pharaoh Nectanebo I (378-362 Bc) Near Alexandria, Egypt, Has Been Lifted From The Sea 🌊 Where It Had Been Submerged For More Than A Millennium
#58
TotallyNOTaFox 2 years ago (edited)
Two half circles seperated by a line - maybe coincidental symbol useage?
Wintermute 2 years ago
Except that it's not. The Turkish symbol has a block on each end of the transverse bar, like a dumbbell shape. We don't just get to ignore little differences because it's convenient.
#59
Thonis-Heracleion
#60
An Incredibly Captivating Aerial Image Showcasing The Ancient Maya City Of Uxmal
The timeline of Uxmal's eventual abandonment remains uncertain and debated among scholars, although it is believed that the Maya likely occupied the city for a longer duration compared to their southern counterparts, whose cities started declining in the 9th century. According to Kowalski, Uxmal may have ceased to function as an active political capital in the region around 950 A.D., although some researchers argue that a centralized government may have persisted until the 10th century or even later.
Present-day archaeologists continue to study the exquisite ruins of Uxmal, including its renowned pyramid and the grand House of the Governor, in order to understand how the Maya civilization adapted to evolving challenges posed by enemies and the changing natural environment. Uxmal continues to reveal surprises and provide new insights into what life was like over a thousand years ago at this ancient city.
Photo credit goes to the respective owner.
#61
Discover The Delightful Town Of Centuripe, Shaped Like A Person And Nestled In The Hills Of Central Sicily, Italy
This one-of-a-kind town showcases a captivating blend of ancient history and urban planning, with its streets and buildings arranged in the shape of a human figure.
Rabbit Of ill Portent 2 years ago
This makes me think of The Enigma of Amigara Fault by Junji Ito
#62
#63
Peru
ROSESARERED 2 years ago
I have a whole lot of slides my great uncle took from a plane flight over geography, somewhere in this glorious world...they are fascinating
Insono 2 years ago
So cool! You should see if you can digitalize them somehow! God forbid you have a house fire or a burst pipe and they get ruined.
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#65
The Nabataean's Qasr Al-Farid, Commonly Referred To As The 'Lonely Castle', Is Situated In Madâin Sâlih, Also Known As Al-Hijr Or Hegra, A Significant Archaeological Site Located In The Northern Region Of Saudi Arabia
The Nabataean Kingdom once held dominion over an extensive territory stretching from northern Arabia to the southern Levant, which enabled them to control the lucrative Incense Route that passed through the Arabian Peninsula. The Nabataeans amassed immense wealth and power from this trade, which is reflected in the grandeur of the structures they built. One of the most recognizable Nabataean monuments is the al-Khazneh in Petra, Jordan, but they were also skilled rock-carvers, as seen in the Qasr al-Farid.
SynthaCybe 2 years ago
Nice to see a 5th Element Comment every now and then... Multipass!
Load More Replies... Mike Fitzpatrick 2 years ago
Is it for rent? Out in the middle of actual nowhere, my dog and I could live quite peacefully there.
#66
The Marble Stairs Of The Leaning Tower Of Pisa
The tower, which is believed to have 296 or 294 steps depending on the staircase, experiences a discrepancy of two steps on the north-facing staircase of the seventh floor.
During the construction of the tower in the 12th century, the soft ground was unable to provide adequate support for the weight of the structure, causing it to start leaning. This issue continued throughout the tower's completion in the 14th century, resulting in its distinct tilt.
The tower's structural issues and leaning pose an interesting engineering and architectural challenge, and it has become a popular tourist attraction as a result. Despite efforts to stabilize the tower and prevent further tilting, the tower continues to lean and is monitored for safety reasons.
I’ve Seen Things 2 years ago
The repair workers pulled these steps out to “flip them” so that they had a smooth surface for visitors to walk on. However, they found out that they had already been flipped previously and were in a similar state of erosion on the underside.
Bookworm 2 years ago
Good idea; unfortunately, someone already had it a few centuries back! 😁
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Joseph Flavius
Kira Okah 2 years ago
And he caimed to be able to find their bones scattered about, and they were huge and strange. Elephant bones, they were elephant bones.
LonelyLittleLeafSheep 2 years ago
Elephant skulls were also interpreted as cyclops by ancient cultures.
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David H 2 years ago
He, like Pliny and other historians at the time, would look into older documents, and copy them, if they thought it was true. Remember, this is what people back then thought, and older historians had wrote down. Also he never says how big a giant was, Shaq to them would have been a giant
Christos Arvanitis 2 years ago
Thankfully we have all of the skeletal remains to confirm their existence...
#68
The Medallion Depicts The Image Of Alexander The Great, And The Gold Coins Were Used By The Hellenistic Kings During Their Reign
The Hellenistic period refers to the time when Greek culture and influence spread throughout the Mediterranean world after the conquests of Alexander the Great.
#69
Comparison Of Stonehenge: An Imagined Druid Festival In 1815 (Top) By C.h. Smith And S.r. Meyrick, With Stonehenge Today (Bottom) By English Heritage
Located on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument consisting of an outer circle of towering sarsen standing stones, approximately 4.0 meters tall, 2.1 meters wide, and weighing 25 tons, connected by horizontal lintel stones. This ancient structure, now in a state of ruin, is positioned to align with the sunrise during the summer solstice.
Constructed in six stages spanning from 3000 to 1520 BCE, during the transition from the Neolithic Period to the Bronze Age, Stonehenge was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1986.
Mariele Scherzinger 2 years ago
A lot of those ancient sites were willfully destroyed by the locals who used the stones as building materials. The Colosseum in Rome was used as a quarry, to build St. Peter's Cathedral. Many of those stone circles were removed by Christian fanatics who did not want to have those pagan edifices in their neighbourhood. Or possibly by farmers or other landowners who wanted to use their fields more effectively.
Who cares what I think, but... 2 years ago
It was probably just a concert venue with some coincidental rock placements.
#70
Menhir De Champ-Dolent, A Massive Menhir In Brittany, France. Most Likely Erected Between 5000–4000 Bc
SynthaCybe 2 years ago
If it ever falls over, it will say "Made & Installed by Obelix" In Gaulish on the Bottom
DiscoqueenJ 2 years ago
I'd like to know how "they" know it's been erected instead of it just happens to be a giant rock that formed there.
#72
Nemrut Dağı, Also Known As Mount Nemrut, Is A Mountain Located In Southeastern Anatolia, Turkey
At its summit lies a captivating site, the funerary mound of Antiochus I, who was a ruler of the ancient Greco-Persian kingdom of Commagene during the 1st century BC.
#73
Dating Back To The 4th Century Bce, The 'Piraeus Athena' Is A Bronze Sculpture That Was Discovered In Piraeus, Greece In 1959
Along with three other bronzes, during the installation of underground pipes by workers. The sculpture is currently exhibited at the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus.
#74
The World's Oldest Banking System Is Referred To As The "Ecodar", Which Is Derived From The Word "Agadir" In Its Plural Form
The term linguistically signifies a collective or communal storehouse, and it was invented by the Berber Moroccans. The Ecodar or collective warehouses were structures with high walls and towers built on mountaintops, which were utilized in the past to secure and preserve the possessions of Berber families from looting and theft. Although these structures are no longer in use today, they are deeply rooted in the history and soil of Morocco, where the Amazigh Ecudar can still be found towering over the highlands outside the city of Agadir.
#75
The Kabayan Mummies, Also Called The Benguet Mummies, Ibaloi Mummies, Or Fire Mummies Of The Philippines, Are A Collection Of Mummified Human Remains Discovered On The Mountain Slopes Of Kabayan, A Town Situated In The Northern Region Of The Philippines
These mummies date back to as early as 2000 BCE and are currently preserved in their natural caves and a museum located in Kabayan.
According to scientists, the Fire Mummies, which were found buried in caves across five towns in Benguet, were likely created by the Ibaloi people during the period of 1200 to 1500 CE. However, some contend that the mummification process may have started as far back as 2000 BCE. The distinctiveness of these mummies lies in the method used for their preservation.
Chocolate llama 2 years ago
Here is the rest of the wikipedia paragraph for anyone interested: "That mummification began shortly before a person died, where he would digest a very salty drink. After his death, his corpse was washed and set over a fire in a seated position, thus drying the fluids. Smoke from tobacco was blown into the mouth to dry the body's inside and internal organs. Eventually, herbs were rubbed into the body.[2] Mummified bodies are then placed in a coffin made of pinewood and laid to rest in rock shelters, natural caves or man made burial niches."
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
It took me far to long to work out the head was turned upward and wasn't a bird's head!
#76
Egypt
Kira Okah 2 years ago
It is believed by evidence of the unfinished obelisk that they shaped them by hammering them with hand sized dolerite balls, the balls were found all over the obelisk quarry site and do a good job pulverising granite. They carved them by putting sand on the area and using a copper tool, letting the sand abrade the stone.
#77
The Ancient City Of Jericho
Awesome At Being Autistic 2 years ago
"Currently in Palestine"? It's not a travelling exhibit, ffs.
Sheena Leversedge Wood 2 years ago
look up Palestines borders over the years. it's in Palestine now. it may not be in future.
Load More Replies... Hugh Walter 2 years ago
Site of a famous genocide, I believe? The Israelites killed every man and woman of every age . . . Because they wanted to steal their land!
#79
Scientists Have Long Been Baffled By The Enigma Of The Benben Pyramid, Which Has Remained Unresolved For Years. This Pyramid, Constructed From Black Stone, Is Unlike Any Ordinary Rock Found On Earth
Its composition includes components that are typically found in space meteorites, such as black ironstone. What adds to the mystery is that this ironstone is exceptionally hard, making it challenging to shape and carve. However, it is also prone to breaking easily, raising questions about how the pyramid was precisely cut with such accuracy in terms of angles and deviations. Furthermore, the pyramid exhibits intricate inscriptions on its sides that appear to be too delicate and precise to have been crafted by any known tools, ancient or modern, leading scientists to speculate the use of advanced laser cutting technology. Moreover, the unique composition of the black meteorite stone is believed to possess positive electromagnetic energy that is transferred to its surroundings, creating a sense of psychological comfort for those who approach it, and affecting human energy. This phenomenon adds another layer of intrigue to the mysterious properties of the Ben Ben pyramid that continue to defy scientific explanation.
Chocolate llama 2 years ago
Source? Wikipedia says it's made from basalt, not some mysterious super-hard alien material as this post makes it sound like
#80
Ancient-Explorers-Historical-Archaeology-Pics
Bookworm 2 years ago
In this form, yeah. As far as I know, the latest theory is that they did build a kind of ramp, but it was basically a broad path that wrapped around the structure, and they just kept adding onto it as they made the pyramid taller. Like ancient scaffolding.
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Herodium, Situated In Palestine, Is A Grand Palace-Fortress And Town Constructed By Herod The Great During The Period Of 23-15 Bc
It encompasses an elevated palace-fortress perched atop a hill, commanding a view of a sprawling pool complex in the lower Herodium, along with a lower palace, residential structures, a theater, and a synagogue.
#82
Plato
TotallyNOTaFox 2 years ago (edited)
There are so many ancient cities all over the world that fit the description that it's near impossible to find the "real" Atlantis (Just read an article about that)
#83
Plutarch
#84
Hugh Walter 2 years ago
Different parts have been under different oceans at different times, the levels of ignorance you see on the Internet are staggeringly worrying!
DiscoqueenJ 2 years ago
That's what I was thinking! This couldn't be a leftover fish that went bad and was left on the ground or buried?
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The Temple Of Hathor
Chocolate llama 2 years ago
it's probably "melted" from the amount of people using those stairs over a really long period of time just like many other stairs all over the world. Who writes these type of bs posts? No one with some leftover sanity in their head speculates about a nuclear war in ancient Egypt
Tom Hardeveld 2 years ago
but don't you remember the big Fall-out in 786 BC?
Load More Replies... HelluvaHedgehogAlien 2 years ago
Hmm… I’ll bet a lotta folk stepped on it. Oh look, a thousand-year-old ramp.
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Vermonta 2 years ago
Love the discoveries. Speculation on what it was or what it was used for. Imagine in 500 years they dig up the red balls in front of the Target store and try to explain those.
Bec 2 years ago
I think that the discovery of Legoland will raise a lot of questions
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M. Amin Swati 1 year ago
Lot of new knowledge has be acqired to add to the current age fast advancing world.
Celesta 2 years ago
Did they include the Ancient Egyptian NUCLEAR WAR as a troll or has BP just gotten THAT ludicrous
Pandasizing World Peace 2 years ago
This collection furthers my belief that we, as the human race, are devolving rather than evolving. Looks like the people of ancient times were a whole lot smarter than we are today. In my opinion we are barreling towards an Idiocracy as portrayed in the movie of the same name.
Vermonta 2 years ago
Love the discoveries. Speculation on what it was or what it was used for. Imagine in 500 years they dig up the red balls in front of the Target store and try to explain those.
Bec 2 years ago
I think that the discovery of Legoland will raise a lot of questions
Load More Replies... M. Amin Swati 1 year ago
Lot of new knowledge has be acqired to add to the current age fast advancing world.
Celesta 2 years ago
Did they include the Ancient Egyptian NUCLEAR WAR as a troll or has BP just gotten THAT ludicrous
Pandasizing World Peace 2 years ago
This collection furthers my belief that we, as the human race, are devolving rather than evolving. Looks like the people of ancient times were a whole lot smarter than we are today. In my opinion we are barreling towards an Idiocracy as portrayed in the movie of the same name.
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