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The Pyramids of Giza

By: Sharon Durmaskin

The pyramids were constructed as burial tombs for Egyptian leaders. The most famous pyramids were built about 4,500 years ago along the Nile River on the Giza Plateau. more...

Henges, Circles and Standing Stones

By: Jennifer Walker

British archaeological monuments come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. more...

Ancient Thracian Sanctuaries

By: Rumyana Mokanova

Archaeologists and astronomers try to solve the riddle of the Thracian cults and religion. more...

Ancient Megalith Monuments at Thrace

By: Rumyana Mokanova

Nowadays Perperikon is one of the authentic ancient stone cities which impressed Herodotus, Suetonius Tranquillus and other historians many centuries ago more...

Cave Temples of Ancient India

By: Jennifer Walker

For centuries, ancient Indian artisans carved temples from outcrops and cliff faces, leaving us to wonder about the religious significance of rock-cut architecture. more...

An Introduction to the History of Teotihuacan

By: Alex Graham-Heggie

The Mesoamerican Early Classic (200-600 CE) saw the zenith of the city centre in highland Mexico called Teotihuacán. more...

The World's First Theatres Mixed Music with Art

By: Colin Sean Teatro

A new study suggests that Paleolithic caves in France were used as theatre spaces where music, song and dance were performed before large cave paintings by torch-light. more...

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