Overview of DamghanDamghan, a city in the Central District of Damghan County, Semnan province, Iran, serves as the capital of both the county and the district. It lies 342 km east of Tehran on the main road to Mashad and sits at an elevation of 1,250 meters. Damghan stands out as one of the oldest…
Ancient Civilizations
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Seti I
Introduction to Seti IMenmaatre Seti I, also known as Sethos I in Greek, was the second pharaoh of the Nineteenth Dynasty of Egypt. He ruled from approximately 1294 BC to 1279 BC. Seti I was the son of Ramesses I and Sitre, and the father of the famous Ramesses II. His name, ‘Seti’, means “of…
Dream Stele
Introduction to the Dream SteleThe Dream Stele, also known as the Sphinx Stele, stands prominently between the front paws of the Great Sphinx of Giza. Thutmose IV, a pharaoh of Egypt’s 18th Dynasty, erected this monument in 1401 BC, marking the first year of his reign. This stele is not just a mere artifact; it…
Fort of Bost (Qala-e-Bost)
Overview of Bost FortBost Fort, known locally as Qala-e-Bost, stands near Lashkargah in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Some believe builders constructed it around 3,000 years ago. The fortification spans approximately 10 kilometers. Many locals and foreign tourists have visited this historical site.Geographic and Cultural SignificanceThe fort is situated at coordinates 31° 30’ 02″ N, 64° 21’…
Kalibangan
Introduction to KalibanganKalibangan, a significant archaeological site, lies on the southern banks of the Ghaggar-Hakra River in Rajasthan, India. It is precisely located at 29.47°N 74.13°E in the Hanumangarh District, approximately 205 km from Bikaner. This site, notable for its prehistoric and pre-Mauryan character, was first identified by Luigi Tessitori. The full excavation report, published…
Western Xia Mausoleums
The Western Xia Mausoleums (Xixia Imperial Tombs) National Archaeological Site Park is strategically located in the western suburb of Yinchuan, at the East Piedmont of Helan Mountains. This park spans an impressive 57.56 square kilometers. It includes a 40 square kilometer archaeological site and a 17.56 square kilometer buffer zone.