The Banaue Rice Terraces: An Engineering MarvelThe Banaue Rice Terraces, known locally as Hagdan-hagdang Palayan ng Banawe, are a testament to the ingenuity of the ancestors of the Igorot people. These terraces, carved into the mountains of Banaue, Ifugao, in the Philippines, are often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”Construction and MaintenanceThe…
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Tombs of the Kings of Pontus
The Tombs of the Kings of Pontus: An Archaeological OverviewThe Tombs of the Kings of Pontus are in Amasya, northern Turkey. These rock-carved tombs form the royal necropolis of the Pontic kings. UNESCO added the site to its tentative list in April 2014 and inscribed into the list of UNESCO world heritage sites in 2023.Geographical…

Yesemek Quarry and Sculpture Workshop
Yesemek Quarry and Sculpture Workshop: An Archaeological OverviewYesemek Quarry and Sculpture Workshop, located in Gaziantep Province, Turkey, stands as the largest known stonemasonry workshop from the ancient Near East. This open-air museum, dating back to Hittite times, spans an impressive 100,000 square meters.GeographySituated to the south of Yesemek village in the İslahiye district of Gaziantep…

Temple of Aphaea
The Temple of Aphaia: An Archaeological and Historical OverviewThe Temple of Aphaia, located on the island of Aegina in the Saronic Gulf, is a significant example of ancient Greek architecture. Dedicated to the goddess Aphaia, this Doric temple stands on a 160-meter peak on the island’s eastern side, approximately 13 kilometers from the main port….

Amaru Marka Wasi
Exploring Amaru Marka Wasi: The Temple of the MoonAmaru Marka Wasi, also known as Amaromarcahuasi or Amarumarcaguaci, is a fascinating archaeological site in Peru. This site, with its many names and spellings, is often referred to as the Temple of the Moon, or Templo de la Luna in Spanish. Situated in the Cusco Region, it…

Tollund Man
Tollund Man: A Window into the Iron AgeThe Tollund Man is one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. Found in a peat bog in Denmark, his naturally mummified body offers us a fascinating glimpse into life during the Pre-Roman Iron Age. Let’s delve into the story of this ancient man, his…