The First Emperor, known for unifying China, constructed a monumental tomb complex to reflect his power and vision. The tomb contained replicas of palaces, scenic towers, and even rivers of mercury. It also housed a massive terracotta army, reflecting the Emperor’s military dominance.
At the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, a breathtaking marvel from the past stands tall—the Farnese Atlas. This imposing 1.85-meter (about 6 feet) marble sculpture, hailing from the 2nd century AD, captures the imagination with its rich history and artistry. Part of the illustrious Farnese collection, this masterpiece was unearthed in 1546 at the grand
French archaeologists have discovered a 5,000-year-old wooden boat in an expedition in Egypt, it has emerged. The significant discovery was made in Abu Rawash, west of Cairo, the antiquities ministry in Egypt said. Mohammed Ibrahim, the antiquities minister, said: ‘It goes back to the era of Pharaoh Den, one of the First Dynasty kings’. The
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The tablet is kept in the British Museum of Antiquities. The ancient Assyrian soldier’s diving gear is indeed one of the most fascinating archaeological finds. You are likely referring to the ‘diving bell relief’, a 3,000-year-old bas-relief discovered in the ancient Assyrian city of Khorsabad, in present-day Iraq. This ancient relief depicts an Assyrian soldier
Prehistoric fossilized trees, over 225 million years old, are scattered across the breathtaking landscape of Petrified Forest National Park in northeastern Arizona. Once towering conifers that thrived in a lush river ecosystem during the Late Triassic period, these trees were buried by volcanic ash, allowing minerals like quartz to gradually replace their organic material, turning
Þrídrangar lighthouse, built in 1939, is one of the most isolated and remarkable lighthouses in the world. Perched atop a jagged sea stack off Iceland’s coast, it’s surrounded by the relentless North Atlantic Ocean, making it accessible only by helicopter or a perilous climb. The name “Þrídrangar,” meaning “Three Rock Pillars,” reflects the lighthouse’s precarious
Because the island on which the castle was erected is separated from the shore by at least two bodies of water, artificial such as moats or shield walls
The discovery of such fossils in the Sahara highlights the dynamic nature of Earth’s geology and climate. During the Eocene epoch, when these whales lived, the region was submerged under warm, shallow seas teeming with marine life. As the climate changed and the continents shifted, these marine environments transformed into the arid landscapes we recognize
