The Oldest Map of the World, in the World
The Babylonian Map of the World: Earth’s Oldest Known Cartographic Representation Dating back to the 6th century BCE, the Babylonian Map of the World stands as the oldest known cartographic…
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Teotihuacan: Ancient City of Pyramids and Mystery
Located about 30 miles northeast of Mexico City, Teotihuacan stands as one of the most impressive and enigmatic archaeological sites in the Americas. This ancient metropolis, whose name means “place…
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The Olmec Civilization Flourished in Ancient Mexico
The Olmec civilization flourished in ancient Mexico from approximately 1200 BCE to 400 BCE, making it the earliest known major Mesoamerican civilization. Centered in the tropical lowlands of Mexico’s Gulf…
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Cave Paintings in France 15,000 to 17,000 Years Old
In 1940, four teens stumble upon prehistoric cave paintings dating back 15,000 to 17,000 years while exploring a cavern after their dog led them there. Found near Montignac, France, These…
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The Gates of Angkor Thom in Cambodia
Angkor Thom, the last great capital of the Khmer Empire, is surrounded by an impressive 8-meter high wall that stretches for 12 kilometers. This massive fortification is punctuated by five…
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The Aztec Sun Stone: A Cosmic Calendar of Destruction and Rebirth
The Aztec Sun Stone, a massive monolithic sculpture, is one of the most iconic artifacts of Mesoamerican culture. Discovered in 1790 during renovations of Mexico City’s cathedral, this colossal disk…
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Rapa Nui’s Enigmatic Moai: Ancient Mysteries of the Pacific
The colossal stone statues of Rapa Nui, known to much of the world as Easter Island, have captivated the imagination of explorers, researchers, and dreamers for centuries. These monolithic human…
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Geoglyph of an Orca: Ancient Wonder Rediscovered in Peru’s Palpa Region
In 2015, archaeologists rediscovered a massive geoglyph depicting an orca on a desert hillside in the remote Palpa region of southern Peru. This 230-foot-long (70 meters) figure, etched into the…
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7,000-Year-Old Spanish Stonehenge: Dolmen of Guadalperal Resurfaces Amid Severe Drought
The summer brought severe drought conditions to many parts of Europe, with Spain experiencing its worst dry spell in decades. While the drought has caused significant hardship, it has also…
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