50 Fascinating Things From The Past That Survived For Future Generations To See
Human talent knows no bounds, and this holds true both for the people of the past and those in our current times, especially when it comes to crafting impressive structures. These range from small yet stunning creations like hand-carved coins bearing the faces of past rulers to large-scale structures as vast as the Colosseum's Basement in Rome.
Historical landmarks and artifacts continue to inspire and fascinate people all over the world, even hundreds or thousands of years later. Thanks to Facebook groups such as 'Ancient Wonders of Archaeology, Art History & Architecture,' we are able to keep track of these captivating examples, some of which prove to be quite elusive. With that being said, feel free to scroll down and see what we have in store for you!
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This 18th Century Sculpture Called Disillusion, Which Includes An Intricate Net Carved From A Single Block Of Marble, Was Created By Francesco Queirolo Without Assistance, Since No Apprentice Would Touch It For Fear Of The Delicate Net Crumbling In Their Hands. It Took Him Seven Years. Amazing
This is insane skill. It takes an absolute master to carve the marble net at such realism and accuracy.
This 14th Century Door At Exeter Cathedral, UK, Is Thought To Be The Oldest Existing Cat Flap
A cat was paid a penny each week, to keep down the rats and mice in the north tower, and a cat flap was cut into the door below the astronomical clock to allow the cat to carry out its duties.
Records of payments were entered in the Cathedral archives from 1305 to 1467, the penny a week being enough to buy food to supplement a heavy diet of rodents
Bazaar Of Kashan Is An Old Bazaar In The Center Of The City Of Kashan, Iran
It is thought to have been built in the Seljuk era with renovations during the Safavid period. The bazaar has an interesting spatial structure, especially at its Timche-ye Amin od-Dowleh section, where a grand light well was built in the 19th century. The bazaar is still in use and is a few miles in total length. In the bazaar’s complex, there are several mosques, tombs, caravanserais, arcades, baths, and water reservoirs, everything built up in a different periods.
As we mentioned before, Pandas, human artistry, and talent know no bounds at all. I mean take a look at a single Roman coin, minutely etched with the proud countenance of Caesar, surviving through centuries, roughened by time but with the essence of its creator's craft still apparent. Just as a poet weaves stories through his words, ancient craftsmen told their tales through the etchings or the masterpieces that they built, allowing us a glimpse into their world, their society, and their lives.
The Hidden Treasure Of Bharat! Built 1000+ Years Ago In The Abhaneri Village Of Rajasthan. India 64 Ft Deep, 13 Floors, And Has 3,500 Narrow Steps Arranged In Perfect Symmetry! The Chand Baori Is One Of The Largest Stepwells In The World And Also One Of The Most Beautiful Ones
Colosseum's Basement, Rome
The whole entire structure looks incredible, with incredible history behind it too. Glad it’s still standing as is and has held up well over the years. And to think, as with everything else featured in this article, all man made, perhaps the most incredible part of all.
Petra
Moving on to larger structures, we could perhaps think of the labyrinthine layout of the Colosseum's Basement in Rome, a marvel of engineering and a testament to the grandeur of the Roman Empire. Each of its complex designs and carvings exudes a feeling of seeing something grand, something bearing the weight of countless gladiatorial fights and public spectacles.
Intricately Carved Violin Of Domenico Galli, 1687
Michelangelo Buonarotti Was Only 23 Years Old When He Created The Famous Pietà. A French Cardinal Commissioned The Work And It Took Michelangelo Only Two Years To Complete (1498-1500). It Was Made From A Single Block Of Carrara Marble And It's The Only Sculpture The Artist Ever Signed
Embark On A Journey Through Time And Marvel At The Exquisite Renaissance Architecture Of The Royal Château Of Blois, Nestled In The Stunning Loire Valley Of France
This magnificent complex of buildings spans several centuries of construction, from the 13th to the 17th century, offering visitors a glimpse into the rich history of this storied region.
These artifacts and historical landmarks not only serve as remnants of the past but also act as bridges connecting the ancient and modern worlds. To this day most of these landmarks tend to inspire contemporary designers and architects, allowing them to tap into the creative genius of their predecessors.
Colossal 16th-Century Sculpture Unveiled In Florence, Italy
IIRC there's a stairwell inside so you can look out his eyes, but I could have been dreaming.
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Dracorex Hogwartsia : This Fossil Is Truly Amazing, Hard To Believe It Is Real
It looks very much like a dragon. This is the skull of Dracorex hogwartsia a dinosaur with a armoured skull. Upper Maastrichtian, Late Cretaceous
Dangit, I didn't see you post when I made mine. Sorry, duplicated your link.
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I too thought this a little too coincedental so I did some research...'After studying the skull, scientists named the species Dracorex hogwartsia, the 'dragon king of Hogwarts', after the fictional Hogwarts School in the Harry Potter books by JK Rowling'. Looks like it was named in her honour. The entry probably could have mentioned this.
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The Latin designation may claim "Dragon King of Hogwarts", but don't you believe it! That thar was Randy, the Horny Dragon. I know, see, 'cause I were the proprietor of that once proud house, down in our village of Hogsmeade. Ev'ry bleedin' eve the boyos would file in, and by the end of the night would sing down the rafters: 🎶 ...O the only ale for the brave and true, comes from the "Horny Dragon"!... 🎶 and they'd all take a turn to kiss Randy on the head. It hurts me heart to see old Randy put to pasture like this, like nothing but a damn museum piece. Damn that Dumbledore, and damn me for ever being stupid enough to stake Randy on a bet...
This such a badass animal. Then I googled pictures of ":Dracorex hogwartsia" and the first image was it looking super derpy. I love it.
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/dino-directory/dracorex.html
Named for JK Rowling's Hogwarts because of her contributions to the education of children and the pleasure of discovering.
Load More Replies... Maybe look it up first: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/dino-directory/dracorex.html That's the Natural History Museum. They say how it got it's name and that there is debate whether it's a distinct species or not. One would assume if it's been proved definitively to be "just" a juvenile from a different species the NHM would have updated their information.
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Taking Care Of The Extraordinary "Mosaico Di Orione" (Orion Mosaic) From The Late II Bc - Early I Bc. This Amazing Piece Of Art Is Located In The “House Of The Orion”, Pompeii. The “House Of Orion” Survived With Much Of Its Interior Preserved
Stunning. I recently learned they are still excavating Pompeii and Herculaneum even today.
Known For Their Building Skills, The Khymer Empire Created Many Structures Between The Ninth And Fifteenth Century
The Column Of Marcus Aurelius, Located In Rome, Italy, Is A Remarkable Historical Monument That Depicts Various 𝚋𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚜𝚌𝚎𝚗𝚎𝚜 And Narratives From The Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius' 𝚖𝚒𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚢 Campaigns. It Is Situated In The Piazza Colonna, In Close Proximity To The Palazzo Chigi
The World's Oldest Undeground Station, Baker Street, England. 160 Years Apart. Stunning!
The Gold Roman Ring In The Form Of A Snake. 2000 Years Old
Sumela Monastery, Trabzon, Turkey
Victorian Courting Conversation Chair, Europe 19th Century. Three Tub Back Chair With Fine Turned Wood Spindles Over Finely Turned Legs Ending In Castor Wheels Upholster In Deep Green And Botanical Velvet
Acropolis Of Athens
Isn't it the Parthenon? I thought the Acropolis was the hill that it sits on.
The 4,000-Year-Old Al Naslaa Rock Formation Has A Mystery Laser-Like Cut Through Its Center This Incredible Pair Of Standing Stones Of Al-Naslaa, Is Located At The Tayma Oasis In Saudi Arabia And Of Course, It Looks Like A Huge Boulder Cut In Half With Laser-Like Precision
Ever since it was first discovered in 1883 by Charles Huvor, the formation has fuelled debates amongst academics, alternative researchers and tourists, and there are many who believe that what we are looking at is evidence of Ancient High
The « mystery » remains to attract tourists. That’s a joint fracture.
Sacsayhuaman Also Spelled Saksaywaman (Quechua Word Meaning Satisfied Falcon), Is One Of The Most Stunning Inca Ruins, Located On The Northern Outskirts Of The Old City Of Cusco, Peru, The Former Capital Of The Inca Empire
It is one of the most important archaeological complexes of the Inca Empire, is admiring the precision of the engineering used and delving into the history of what was once the greatest civilization in America pre-Columbian. Built like a fortress, the complex cover a huge area, but they constitute perhaps only a quarter of the original complex, which could easily house more than 10,000 men
That final photo really drives home the scale of the place. That's incredible.
Collection Of Ancient Greek Silver Coins
So cool! Most of them look to be in mint condition, just imagine how much those would be worth. I’m not smart enough to know if there’d be any monetary value outside Greece or not, but I’m fairly certain just because of their history and the condition that they’re in they’d fetch a decent price regardless of where they’re from. I myself would love to have em
The Mystery Of Göbekli Tepe; Humanity's First Temple Intrigues Researchers. The Structure Was Erected Around 10,000 Years Before Christ By Nomadic Societies Of Hunter-Gatherers From The Neolithic Period
In the history of Gods, Christ is just a baby, there was a lot of Gods before him.
The Well Preserved State Chariot Of Pharaoh Thutmose Iv (R. 1401-1388 Bc, 18th Dynasty), Showing Pharaoh Smitting His Enemies. It Was Discovered From His Tomb Kv43, Luxor, Egypt. Museum Of Egyptian Civilization, Cairo
An Ancient Egyptian Faience Ring Depicting A Mother Cat With Kittens Would Have Been A Charming And Significant Artifact In The Context Of Ancient Egyptian Culture
Faience is a type of glazed ceramic material that was commonly used in ancient Egypt for various decorative and functional objects. These objects were often crafted with great skill and attention to detail
Among All The Varying Façades Of Ambleside Sits The Bridge House
This fine example of 17th-Century architecture is a rare survival in a region where the climate is bitter and the weather rules all. The little stream of Stock Beck meanders its way through the quaint town of Ambleside. Towering above it stand a whole array of houses dating from various periods; Victorian, Georgian and earlier are all represented in the slates and stones that make the region’s architecture so famous, and ever so iconic. This is also where you’ll find Bridge House, straddling both sides of the river
Roman Road-Construction. Cross Section Of An Ancient Roman Road!what Do You Think About Their Technique ?
It worked. Some places ypu can still walk on the surface of a roman road, 2000 years old. That is amazing.
The Grand Staircase At Palace Of Knossos (2200-1400 Bc), Crete, Greece. It Is The Oldest Palatial Center Of Europe
"Devil's Bridge" In Ceredigion, Wales
According to legend, the original bridge was built by the very Devil himself, as it was too difficult for mortals to build. The Devil agreed to build the bridge in exchange for the soul of the first being to cross the bridge. However he was tricked of his prize by a canny old woman, who threw bread across the bridge, which her dog ran after, thus becoming the first ‘being’ to cross the new bridge. In Switzerland there is a devil's brigde too, with a similar legend. The only difference was that the townfolk rushed a goat to cross the bridge, it's located in the Schöllenen.
In 1965, Archaeological Excavations In Mezhyrich, Ukraine, LED To The Discovery Of Four Huts Constructed From A Total Of 149 Mammoth Bones
The Main Stairway Up The Ziggurat Of Ur. Still Standing With Its Original Baked Mud Bricks From The Euphrates River, Created Over 4,000 Years Ago In The Oldest Parts
not exactly. this one was "restored" meaning a lot of what you see except the ruined part in the middle is not original.
The Ancient Roman Theatre At Hierapolis. Denizli, Turkey
St Pancratius Skeleton In Armor. Church Of St Nikolaus, Switzerland. 16-19th Century
Schwerin Castle, Is A Schloss Located In The City Of Schwerin, The Capital Of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern State, Germany. It Is Situated On An Island In The City's Main Lake, Lake Schwerin
For centuries the castle was the home of the dukes and grand dukes of Mecklenburg and later Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Today parts of it serve as the residence of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state parliament (German: Landtag), other parts are open for tourists
Egyptian Stele From The Sunken City Of Heracleion
Imagine being there, in that picture. That would be amazing.
This Is A 5,000-Year-Old Crystal Dagger Discovered In A Megalithic Tomb In Present-Day Spain
Megalithic = Prehistoric civilizations. This crystal did not come from the area and is not unique to the region. It was buried with someone. When it was found between 2007-2010…there were 25 bodies buried there along with several crystal arrowheads. Archeologists believe that because if it’s rarity, someone very elite and wealthy sources and paid a craftsman handsomely to create this. For its time, it is considered technologically advanced.
Bridge Of Sighs, Italian Ponte Dei Sospiri, Enclosed Limestone Bridge In Venice, Italy, Spanning The Narrow Canal (Rio Di Palazzo) Between The Doge’s Palace And The Prisons
Commissioned by the doge Marino Grimani, whose familial coat of arms is depicted in the centre of the facade, the Baroque-style bridge was built about 1600 by the architect Antonio Contino
The Hanging Temple, Also Known As The Hanging Temple Of Hengshan, Is A Remarkable Architectural Marvel Located In Shanxi Province, China
Perched precariously on the side of a cliff in the Hengshan Mountains, the temple defies gravity with its unique design and construction
Nope. Nopity Nope. Beautiful but that’s gonna be a hard no from dawg.
Detail Of The Lion Armour Of French King Henry II, 500 Years Old
henry II hasn’t lived that long, even if the armor is effective. :D (edit done, marianne ;) )
The Hearth, Still In Good Condition Of A Popina. Pompeii
Oh wow would I love to have scaled down version of this to cook outside !
Corinthian Helmet From The Battle Of Marathon (490 Bc) Found With The Warrior's Skull Inside
The Old Bath Of Pompeii
Bust Of The Pharoah Userkaf, Founder Of The Fifth Dynasty And Builder Of The First Egyptian Sun Temple At Abusir
The Chronicle Of Georgia Is A Monument Located Near The Tbilisi Sea
This is interesting, but it really doesn't belong in this list, seeing as though it was built in 1985.
Ionic Temple Of Garni Armenia. 1st Century Ad
that's a really gorgeous photo. wish I'd known about this place when I went to Armenia last year!
Khotyn Fortress Is A Fortress Of The 10th-18th Centuries Located In The City Of Khotyn, Ukraine. Founded 1325 Construction 1250 - 1340s Status State Historical And Architectural Reserve
I hope it’s still safe during the war. It’s not just people and everything else that is lost…the world looses cultural heritage sites like for future generations.
Pair Of 4,000-Year-Old Ceramic Pipes Discovered In 2020. Pingliangtai, China, Longshan Culture, 2200-2000 Bc
One Of The Oldest Diving Suits In Existence - Called Wanha Herra. Finland, 18th Century
Colossal Statues Of Pharaoh Amenhotep III On The West Bank Of The Nile, Luxor, Egypt. I Have Put More Photos And Stories About The Treasures Of Luxor
Ephessus
The Trilingual Inscription Found At The Bisitun Pass In Iran Is Indeed A Significant Archaeological Discovery That Played A Crucial Role In Deciphering Cuneiform, One Of The World's Oldest Writing Systems. The Inscription, Which Dates Back Approximately 2,500 Years, Provided A Key Breakthrough In Understanding And Translating Cuneiform Texts
The Exquisite And Elegant Braided Hair Of The Caryatids. 421-406 Bc. Erechtheion/Acropolis Of Athens, Greece
Masada Is A Rugged Natural Fortress, Of Majestic Beauty, In The Judaean Desert Overlooking The Dead Sea
The ancient historian Josephes detailed the account of the last Jewish revolt against the Romans... Holy shít it's heartbreaking. The Romans literally moved the side of the mountain to get up there to them, and they committed suicide rather than be taken prisoner or immediately executed.
Parigoritissa Or Paregoretissa Church Is The 13th-Century Byzantine Metropolitan Church Of The Greek City Of Arta
Part of the building housed the Arta Archaeological Collection. Church approx. 1290 Despot of Epirus, Nikephoros I Komnenos Doukas and his second wife Anna Kantakouzene
The Tooth Worm As Hell’s Demon’, 18th Century Depiction Of The Tooth Worm Believed By Many In The Past To Bore Holes In Teeth And Cause Toothaches
Capital In The Shape Of A Bull From Persian Audience Hall Of King Darius I. 518 Bce-460 Bce
Human Hands - Ancestral Shoshone Native-Made Petroglyphs (~1000 To ~200 Years Old) On Fluvial, Quartzose Sandstone Cliff Face (Wasatch Formation, Paleocene To Lowermost Eocene) In Wyoming. These Handprints Were Produced By Rubbing Of Fingers On The Slightly Friable Sandstone Surface
The Great Wall Of China Is A Massive Ancient Defensive Structure Located In Northern China. It Is One Of The Most Famous Architectural Wonders In The World And A Unesco World Heritage Site
Ancient Persian Warrior Gloves From Around 300 Bc
Maison Picassiette In 1928, A Graveyard Attendant By The Name Of Raymond Isidore Purchased A Small Plot Of Land Outside The City Of Chartres In France For Himself And His Family
In 1938, Isidore found some pieces of crockery that set him on an obsessive path that would one day gather the attention of Picasso.
Roman Horse Armor From The 3rd Century Ad, Composed Of About 2000 Bronze Scales. Found In Syria 1932. Now In The National Museum In Damascus
Can you imagine how heavy this must have been for the horse. ?? Plus a rider and whatever equipment he was carrying? Just wow. Poor horse.
Explore The Captivating City Of Mada'in Saleh In Saudi Arabia!
The Beryl Intaglio With A Portrait Of Julia Domna Is An Ancient Roman Artifact Dating Back To The Late 2nd Or Early 3rd Century Ad, Specifically Around 210-220 Ad. It Is An Engraved Gemstone Known As An Intaglio, Which Means The Design Is Carved Into The Surface Rather Than Raised Edit This Submission
Everyday Life In Pompeii Fantastic Fresco Fragment Showing A Woman Drinking Water On A Balcony. End Of First Century Bc Getty Villa Malibu
Floral Mosaic When I Saw This Roman Mosaic In Limestone And Glass Paste From The 1st Century Ad, I Couldn't Resist The Compulsion To Show It To You. On Display In The National Archaeological Museum Of Madrid
Chimneys Of The Palau Güell, Designed By The Architect Antoni Gaudí, Built Between 1886 And 1888, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It Is Part Of The Unesco World Heritage Site "Works Of Antoni Gaudí"
The Cordoba Roman Bridge Stands As A Testament To The City's Rich History And Architectural Heritage. It Offers A Picturesque View Of The Guadalquivir River And Serves As A Pedestrian Walkway, Allowing Visitors To Cross From One Side Of The River To The Other While Enjoying The Scenic Surroundings
If You're Referring To The "Abode Of The Gods" In Cusco, Peru, It Is Likely A Reference To The Magnificent Ancient Inca Citadel Of Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu Is Located Approximately 80 Kilometers Northwest Of Cusco And Is Nestled High In The Andes Mountains
Temple Of The Moon; One Of Machu Picchu’s Best-Kept Secrets. Located On Backside Of Machu Picchu, Explorers Must Descend Approximately 1000 Stone Stairs To Find This Stunning Precision Mortarless White Granite Temple Built Into This Mountainous Cave
1000 steps? I don't think so, Sam I am! I'll just grab a post card of it in the visitors center, thank you very much.
The Ancient Roman Revelation Of Malleable Glass
It must belong to rich people. Glass was very expensive and not accessible for everyone.
Ancient Theater At Archaeological Site Of Delphi, #greece. Site Offered Audience A Wonderful View With Entire Shelter And View Of Olive Valley Above. Dating Back To 4 Centuries Bc, Theater Was Built From Limestone Of Parnassos Mountain.!!
I remember reading "My Brother Michael" by Mary Stewart set among the towns and these ruins. I always wanted to visit there after that.
Pair Of Woven Palm Leaf Sandals, New Kingdom, Egypt
The World's Oldest Known Wooden Staircase (3,400 Years Old) Located In An Old Salt Mine In Hallstatt, Austria
In The Realm Of Symbolism, The Tree Growing On A Door Stands As A Profound Metaphor For Resilience And Transformation. As We Gaze Upon This Extraordinary Sight, We Are Reminded That Life's Journey Often Unfolds In Unexpected Ways, Leading Us To Uncharted Territories
Tried to google this image to learn more about it. Does anyone know where this tree is ? I’m assuming maybe in China. ???
Hallgrímskirkja Is A Lutheran Parish Church In Reykjavík, Iceland
At 74.5 meters (244 feet) tall, it is the largest church in Iceland, and its tower offers a spectacular panoramic view over the city. It has become one of Reykjavik’s best-known symbols
It doesn't *quite* fit into the description of things from the past that have survived, having been completed in 1986
Abandoned Castle In Belgium!
Gold Pendant-Amulet With A Relief Bust Of Aphrodite And Eros (2nd Century Ce), From Alexandria, Egypt. On Forehead Of Goddess Is A Crescent-Shaped Garnet. On Front Of Suspension Loop There Is An Inset Stone Of Green Glass Paste. Louvre Museum
Aphrodite and Eros turned into the two fishes that make up Pisces in the night sky.
Turquoise Glass Cameo Of Circa 20ad, Allegedly Of Tiberius
Helmet From Valsgärde, Uppland, Sweden, 6th - 9th Centuries
Before And After! The Great Ziggurat Of Ur
See above for the fake news version of this. This at least shows what parts are original.
Vijaya Stambha, An Victory Monument Located Within Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan
Abandoned Mansion In France
seriously, what would happen if I just showed up and renovated it...? and lived there? would anyone care?
Casa Dei Vettii, Pompei, Italy It's A Domus Located In The Roman Town Pompeii, Which Was Preserved By The Eruption Of Mount Vesuvius In 79 Ad. The House Is Named For Its Owners, Two Successful Freedmen. Pic By Silvia Vacca
This Is What The Caerleon Amphitheatre (Wales) Would Have Looked Like In The Past
Life was hard for a Roman legionary in first-century Wales, but in Isca Augusta (the site of a Roman legionary fortress and settlement in Wales and one of just three permanent legionary fortresses in Britain), he could always take a stroll to the amphitheatre to watch the gladiators
Chalice Of The Emperor Romanos II , 959-963, Possibly From Hagiasophia And Looted In 1204 Ad
Acropolis Of Athens, 1851-2021
Remember too that the acropolis and all of its building are under constant conservation and restoration efforts, meaning they're actively trying to preserve the structures but also restoring aspects of the structures. You can see this in the columns and ceiling beams of the Parthenon, where they've added new facades and peices to the building to help conserve what is left of the structure without compromising the integrity of the structure. Some original building too are not located on the site proper, but in museums where they can be housed with appropriate climate control without being exposed to the elements.
Greek Ram Helmet, Southern Italy, Crafted From A Single Sheet Of Bronze During The Archaic Period, 525-500 Bc
England, With Its Rich History And Diverse Landscapes, Has Numerous Woodlands And Forests That May Hold Hidden Treasures Or Intriguing Structures. Unusual Or Artistic Creations, Including Thrones Or Sculptures, Are Sometimes Found In Natural Settings, Often Created By Individuals Or Local Communities
Circus Maximus (Rome) - Now And Then
These Mysterious Stones In Romania Called 'Trovants' Grow, Move And Even Breed
Et𝚑i𝚘𝚙i𝚊n 𝚐𝚛𝚊n𝚊𝚛i𝚎s 𝚊𝚛𝚎 St𝚛𝚞ct𝚞𝚛𝚎s 𝚞s𝚎𝚍 𝚏𝚘𝚛 T𝚑𝚎 St𝚘𝚛𝚊𝚐𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚊𝚐𝚛ic𝚞lt𝚞𝚛𝚊l 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚍𝚞c𝚎, 𝚙𝚛im𝚊𝚛il𝚢 𝚐𝚛𝚊ins S𝚞c𝚑 𝚊s W𝚑𝚎𝚊t, 𝚋𝚊𝚛l𝚎𝚢, T𝚎𝚏𝚏, 𝚊n𝚍 M𝚊iz𝚎
T𝚑𝚎s𝚎 𝚐𝚛𝚊n𝚊𝚛i𝚎s 𝚙l𝚊𝚢 𝚊 c𝚛𝚞ci𝚊l 𝚛𝚘l𝚎 in Et𝚑i𝚘𝚙i𝚊's 𝚊𝚐𝚛ic𝚞lt𝚞𝚛𝚊l 𝚙𝚛𝚊ctic𝚎s, 𝚊s t𝚑𝚎𝚢 𝚑𝚎l𝚙 𝚙𝚛𝚎s𝚎𝚛v𝚎 𝚏𝚘𝚘𝚍 s𝚞𝚙𝚙li𝚎s 𝚊n𝚍 𝚎ns𝚞𝚛𝚎 𝚏𝚘𝚘𝚍 s𝚎c𝚞𝚛it𝚢 𝚏𝚘𝚛 t𝚑𝚎 𝚙𝚘𝚙𝚞l𝚊ti𝚘n, 𝚎s𝚙𝚎ci𝚊ll𝚢 𝚍𝚞𝚛in𝚐 tim𝚎s 𝚘𝚏 sc𝚊𝚛cit𝚢 𝚘𝚛 𝚍𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑t.
G𝚛𝚊n𝚊𝚛i𝚎s in Et𝚑i𝚘𝚙i𝚊 c𝚘m𝚎 in v𝚊𝚛i𝚘𝚞s 𝚏𝚘𝚛ms, 𝚛𝚎𝚏l𝚎ctin𝚐 t𝚑𝚎 𝚍iv𝚎𝚛s𝚎 c𝚞lt𝚞𝚛𝚊l 𝚊n𝚍 𝚊𝚛c𝚑it𝚎ct𝚞𝚛𝚊l st𝚢l𝚎s 𝚏𝚘𝚞n𝚍 t𝚑𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚘𝚞t t𝚑𝚎 c𝚘𝚞nt𝚛𝚢. On𝚎 n𝚘t𝚊𝚋l𝚎 t𝚢𝚙𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚐𝚛𝚊n𝚊𝚛𝚢 is kn𝚘wn 𝚊s 𝚊 "t𝚞k𝚞l" 𝚘𝚛 "t𝚞k𝚞l𝚊." A t𝚞k𝚞l is 𝚊 t𝚛𝚊𝚍iti𝚘n𝚊l ci𝚛c𝚞l𝚊𝚛 𝚘𝚛 𝚛𝚎ct𝚊n𝚐𝚞l𝚊𝚛 𝚑𝚞t m𝚊𝚍𝚎 𝚏𝚛𝚘m n𝚊t𝚞𝚛𝚊l m𝚊t𝚎𝚛i𝚊ls s𝚞c𝚑 𝚊s w𝚘𝚘𝚍, 𝚋𝚊m𝚋𝚘𝚘, m𝚞𝚍, 𝚘𝚛 st𝚘n𝚎. T𝚑𝚎s𝚎 st𝚛𝚞ct𝚞𝚛𝚎s 𝚘𝚏t𝚎n 𝚑𝚊v𝚎 c𝚘nic𝚊l t𝚑𝚊tc𝚑𝚎𝚍 𝚛𝚘𝚘𝚏s, w𝚑ic𝚑 𝚙𝚛𝚘vi𝚍𝚎 ins𝚞l𝚊ti𝚘n 𝚊n𝚍 𝚙𝚛𝚘t𝚎ct t𝚑𝚎 st𝚘𝚛𝚎𝚍 𝚐𝚛𝚊ins 𝚏𝚛𝚘m t𝚑𝚎 𝚎l𝚎m𝚎nts
Egypt
La Piedra De Rumiwasi Es Una Famosa Estructura Tallada En Piedra Ubicada En El Departamento De Cusco, En Perú. Rumiwasi, En Quechua, Significa "Casa De Piedra", Y Es Un Término Que Se Utiliza Para Referirse A Estructuras De Piedra Elaboradas O Talladas
"Hollywoodland" Refers To The Original Name Of The Famous Hollywood Sign Located In The Hollywood Hills Area Of Los Angeles, California
The sign was originally erected in 1923 as a promotional advertisement for a real estate development called "Hollywoodland." The sign initially consisted of 13 letters spelling out "Hollywoodland" and was illuminated with thousands of light bulbs
Lovely. But for us Americans….this isn’t really that old even. Isn’t even in the running with all the other entries on this list. Oh man. Lol
Liverpool Necropolis/Grant Gardens, Before 1913, And 2023
The Engine Of An Old Ship Iwo Jima Island
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The Trojan Horse Is A Legendary Story From Greek Mythology That Is Famously Associated With The Trojan War. According To The Ancient Greek Epic Poem, The "Iliad" By Homer, The Trojan Horse Was A Large Wooden Horse Used By The Greeks To Gain Entry Into The City Of Troy, Which Had Been Under Siege For Ten Years
yes except we have no remains of it, so this is just a CGI rendering, whereas most of the rest of this is actual stuff you can go see?
Agreed. To bad I had to scroll through all that other drek to find it.
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They have missed a few things which shows human ingenuity in earlier days... The indus valley civilisation which now is in Pakistan... what a beauty.. See the dancing girl from this valley.. and see the Dholvira and Lothal sites... how are these not included?
They might not have been missed, just not voted up. Always look at the bottom of the article for a similar sentence: "Note: this post originally had 99 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes." You can click on the number and it will take you to the other entries.
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There is something called "krishna's butter ball" here in a temple in TN india ,it's really fascinating
It's sad that we can't have this type of stuff in the USA, seems like everything around gets destroyed by vandalism.
Pretty sure the ancients lamented about the same thing. We moderns get to enjoy what was left standing.
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I'm staggered not just by the beauty of many of these but the fact that they have survived despite all the centuries of war taking place in the parts of the world where they are located
There's much modern beauty to explore, it's just not as awe-inspiring since we see it almost everyday. Our great-great-grandchildren may feel differently though. Just a thought - maybe you should go out there and make the cool stuff you're seeking. Create your legacy like the folks above did.
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It's interesting that these ancient cultures that built these amazing, beautiful structures that have lasted thousands of years, are considered & socially accepted to be labeled as "primitive". But yet we can't figure out how they built them. And we can't be bothered to build anything that will last as long in current times. What does that say about us? It's as arrogant as saying the human species more intelligent than animals because we can't understand them. Uhhh... what?
We can absolutely figure out how they were built. It's not rocket science. If it weren't for our archeologists and huge efforts then a lot of these structures would be little more than heaps of fallen stones, or hidden underground where nobody could see them. It's really easy to fall into the trap of "ancient civilizations good, modern people bad" when you spend too much time doomscrolling.
Load More Replies... Yes indeed, how impressive that a massive building has managed to remain for a whole 37 years, all of 2 generations have the privilege of witnessing it
There's some recent stuff on here, so I'm surprised the Gustav Vigeland sculpture park in Oslo, Norway isn't on this list. Or the largest monolithic church in the world in St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France. There's so many more but those 2 I'm surprised didn't make the list.
These articles are almost always filled with stuff from Europe. Maybe a few pics from India on occasion. The rest of the world exists too!
I thought this was an interesting point, so I went through the list and noted down countries. Here are the results (2 missing because of BP's weird listing system): Europe 58 in 16 countries (a whopping 20 of those in Italy alone). Asia 21 in 11 countries (2 in India). Eurasia/Caucasus 2. Africa 7 in 2 countries (6 of those Egyptian). S America 4 (all Peru). N America 2 (both US). Unknown/not applicable 3. I suspect the geographics are heavily influenced by the demographics of the source Facebook group, which is presumably European-centric, but of course they could still post of elsewhere in the world. Personally I always enjoy anything that is less US-focused than usual
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Agreed. To bad I had to scroll through all that other drek to find it.
Load More Replies... They have missed a few things which shows human ingenuity in earlier days... The indus valley civilisation which now is in Pakistan... what a beauty.. See the dancing girl from this valley.. and see the Dholvira and Lothal sites... how are these not included?
They might not have been missed, just not voted up. Always look at the bottom of the article for a similar sentence: "Note: this post originally had 99 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes." You can click on the number and it will take you to the other entries.
Load More Replies... There is something called "krishna's butter ball" here in a temple in TN india ,it's really fascinating
It's sad that we can't have this type of stuff in the USA, seems like everything around gets destroyed by vandalism.
Pretty sure the ancients lamented about the same thing. We moderns get to enjoy what was left standing.
Load More Replies... I'm staggered not just by the beauty of many of these but the fact that they have survived despite all the centuries of war taking place in the parts of the world where they are located
There's much modern beauty to explore, it's just not as awe-inspiring since we see it almost everyday. Our great-great-grandchildren may feel differently though. Just a thought - maybe you should go out there and make the cool stuff you're seeking. Create your legacy like the folks above did.
Load More Replies... It's interesting that these ancient cultures that built these amazing, beautiful structures that have lasted thousands of years, are considered & socially accepted to be labeled as "primitive". But yet we can't figure out how they built them. And we can't be bothered to build anything that will last as long in current times. What does that say about us? It's as arrogant as saying the human species more intelligent than animals because we can't understand them. Uhhh... what?
We can absolutely figure out how they were built. It's not rocket science. If it weren't for our archeologists and huge efforts then a lot of these structures would be little more than heaps of fallen stones, or hidden underground where nobody could see them. It's really easy to fall into the trap of "ancient civilizations good, modern people bad" when you spend too much time doomscrolling.
Load More Replies... Yes indeed, how impressive that a massive building has managed to remain for a whole 37 years, all of 2 generations have the privilege of witnessing it
There's some recent stuff on here, so I'm surprised the Gustav Vigeland sculpture park in Oslo, Norway isn't on this list. Or the largest monolithic church in the world in St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France. There's so many more but those 2 I'm surprised didn't make the list.
These articles are almost always filled with stuff from Europe. Maybe a few pics from India on occasion. The rest of the world exists too!
I thought this was an interesting point, so I went through the list and noted down countries. Here are the results (2 missing because of BP's weird listing system): Europe 58 in 16 countries (a whopping 20 of those in Italy alone). Asia 21 in 11 countries (2 in India). Eurasia/Caucasus 2. Africa 7 in 2 countries (6 of those Egyptian). S America 4 (all Peru). N America 2 (both US). Unknown/not applicable 3. I suspect the geographics are heavily influenced by the demographics of the source Facebook group, which is presumably European-centric, but of course they could still post of elsewhere in the world. Personally I always enjoy anything that is less US-focused than usual
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