A reconstruction of the ancient city of Philippi as it may have appeared in 200 BC, compared to its remaining ruins today in Greece. The city’s original name was Crenides after its establishment by Thasian colonists in 360/359 BCE, and was renamed by Philip II of Macedon in 356 BC. Recreation by Archaeology Illustrated by […]
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A reconstruction of the ancient city of Philippi as it may have appeared in 200 BC
Baseless Charge in India Leaves Pastor, Family in Ruins
Bajarang Rawat faces baseless charges of fraudulent conversion in Uttar Pradesh, India. (Morning Star News) NEW DELHI (Morning Star News) – Not even a judge’s reprimand of police spared an impoverished pastor in India from being jailed on baseless claims of fraudulent conversion, one of the latest examples of how Hindu extremists misuse… Source Views: 0
Algeria’s Treasures: From Constantine to the Roman Ruins of Timgad (Videos)
Algeria’s history unfolds from the ancient city of Constantine to the remarkably preserved Roman ruins of Timgad. Constantine, perched dramatically on cliffs, boasts historic bridges and a history dating back millennia. Read more Section: News Ancient Places Africa Videos Read Later Source Views: 0
Mayan Nose Ornament Made from Human Bone Found in Palenque Ruins
In a groundbreaking discovery at the Palenque Archaeological Zone in Chiapas, Mexico, a Maya nose ornament was uncovered, showcasing an intricately carved scene. Read more Section: News History & Archaeology Read Later Source Views: 0
Stone Penis Found in Ancient Ruins in Spain Had Violent Purpose
A bizarre artifact has been uncovered in ancient ruins in the northwestern region of Spain: a six-inch stone penis. Read more Section: News History & Archaeology Read Later Source Views: 0
Fathoming the Ruins of Yanmen Shan Mountain and the Biggest Cut Rocks in the World
Along the side of Yanmen Shan mountain, located twenty kilometers to the east of Nanjing, China, the legendary Yangshan quarry can be found. Read more Section: News Ancient Places Asia Unexplained Phenomena Read Later Source Views: 0
Defeat in the Ruins – France’s Last Battle for Europe
As the Frenchmen, once again the possession of a few trucks, rolled through the city, they were greeted by every passerby with a cheer, a wave or other signs of friendship and sympathy. The SS grenadiers were touched by this show of spirit and tears welled up their eyes. Source Views: 0
‘How can that be?’ – Man sticks to vigil after hunt for relatives in Turkiye quake ruins called off
More than two weeks after huge earthquakes devastated Turkiye's Antakya, Mustafa Kazzaz was camped near the rubble of his family's building, refusing to move even after the search for the bodies of his father, brother and sister had ended. "They worked and worked. They dug out the whole building," he said, sitting alone in darkness […]
Ek’ Balam: Haunting Ruins of an Abandoned Maya Kingdom
One of the most fascinating archaeological sites in Central America is Ek’ Balam. Ek’ Balam is found in Temozón, Yucatán, Mexico in the Northern Maya lowlands, several miles northeast of Chichen Itza. Read more Section: News Ancient Places Americas Read Later Source Views: 0
Russian Offensive Grinds On In Eastern Ukraine With Bakhmut In ‘Ruins’
The city endured a lengthy siege and spent weeks without basic utilities. Source Views: 0
Restoring The Ruins Of Reading Abbey, Resting Place Of Kings
Reading Abbey was once one of the largest monastic complexes in the British Isles. It was one of the pinnacles of religious life in England and the burial place of King Henry I. Read more Section: News Premium Preview Read Later Source Views: 0
Hubert Robert’s Idealized Depictions of Ruins and Architectural Fantasies
This text was previously published in Philip Conisbee et al., French Paintings of the Fifteenth through the Eighteenth Century, The Collections of the National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogue (Washington, DC, 2009), 403. By Joseph Baillio Born in Paris in 1733, Hubert Robert was a landscape draftsman and painter whose early training was sponsored by members […]
Firefighters search ruins after Sloviansk strike
Firefighters in Sloviansk dug deep into the still-smouldering rubble of an apartment building looking for potential victims. Views: 0
Sassanid ruins unearthed in central Iran
TEHRAN–A team of Iranian archaeologists has unearthed portions of an ancient Sassanid structure during its excavations in the Davudabad region of Markazi province. “We have found the entrance and walls of a Sasanian building following one month of excavation,” ISNA quoted archaeologist Mohammedreza Nemati as saying on Monday. The surrounding fortifications comprise two parallel thick […]
Archeologists Discover Huge Stone Penis in Ancient Roman Ruins
In the modern world, stumbling across the image of a penis scribbled in Sharpie on a bathroom wall or carved into a wooden table is considered juvenile at best and vandalism at worst. Yet for Ancient Romans, whose empire stretched up to England and across the globe from Spain to Mesopotamia, phalluses were an essential […]
Archaeologists in search of 6,000-year-old ruins in Sialk hills
TEHRAN–An archaeological team has commenced work in a bid to unearth 6,000-year-old ruins and relics in Sialk hills, which was once the site of a fortified town near modern Kashan in central Iran. “The archaeologists are currently looking for six-thousand-year-old layers in the Sialk hills, and of course, they plan to involve ordinary people in […]
Egyptian archaeologists unearthed the ruins of a temple for the ancient Greek god Zeus
An Egyptian archaeological mission working at the site of Tell Al-Farma in the North Sinai archaeological area uncovered the remains of a temple to the god Zeus Cassius Egyptian archaeologists unearthed the ruins of a temple for the ancient Greek god Zeus in the Sinai Peninsula, antiquities authorities declared on Monday. The Tourism and Antiquities […]
1,000-Year-Old Ruins of Qalhat, Oman’s Ancient City
Qalhat, an ancient city located in a northeastern region of the country of Oman, has an interesting history behind it. Located just north of Sur, the capital of the Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate Read more Section: News Ancient Places Asia Read Later Views: 0
Pompeii Ruins Now To Be Protected by Robotic Guard Dog
Meet Spot, the robotic guard dog now patrolling the ruins of Pompeii. In 2013, Pompeii was declared by UNESCO as being on the verge of being declared unsafe unless Italian authorities spent more money on security and site inspection. Spot the robotic guard dog costed the Italians 75,000 dollars (67,000 euros) but considering what the […]