The Zhetysu Petroglyph Sites, particularly the Tanbaly site, are located in southern Kazakhstan. These ancient rock carvings are some of the most significant examples of rock art in Central Asia. Tanbaly, which means “marked place” in Kazakh, holds carvings dating back to the Bronze Age, around 1500 BC. The site spans thousands of years, with…
Artwork and Inscriptions
Petroglyphs Zapatera Island
Zapatera Island, located in Lake Nicaragua, is home to one of Central America’s most significant collections of petroglyphs. These ancient carvings provide insight into the cultural and religious practices of the region’s early inhabitants. The island’s importance as an archaeological site cannot be overstated, as it holds hundreds of petroglyphs dating back over a thousand…
Chauvet Cave
Chauvet Cave, located in southern France, is one of the most significant prehistoric art sites ever discovered. Named after Jean-Marie Chauvet, one of the cave’s discoverers, it houses some of the oldest known cave paintings in the world. The cave’s artwork provides an invaluable glimpse into Upper Paleolithic life, dating to approximately 30,000 BC.Discovery of…
Bangudae Petroglyphs
The Bangudae Petroglyphs are a significant prehistoric site located in Ulsan, South Korea. They are engraved onto a rock face along the Daegokcheon stream. This collection of over 200 carvings represents the daily life and beliefs of people from the late Neolithic period to the early Bronze Age. Archaeologists estimate the engravings were created between…
Emerald Tablets
The Emerald Tablets are a set of ancient, cryptic writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, a legendary Hellenistic figure. These writings have long captivated scholars, mystics, and alchemists. The content of the tablets deals with topics like alchemy, cosmology, and the nature of existence. The Emerald Tablets are considered key texts in Western esoteric traditions.Historical Origins…
Aksaray Stele
The Aksaray Stele is an important archaeological artifact discovered near Aksaray, Turkey. This basalt monument dates back to the Late Hittite period, approximately the 8th century BC. It provides valuable insight into the Hittite civilization and its influence in the region during this time.Discovery and LocationThe Aksaray Stele was found during excavations in the modern-day…