Tombos is an ancient archaeological site in northern Sudan, located on the Nile River near the Third Cataract. This site holds significant historical importance due to its role as a frontier settlement between ancient Egypt and Nubia. Tombos provides valuable insights into the interactions between these two civilizations, particularly during the New Kingdom period (1550–1070…
Funerary Structures
Tomb of the Diver
The Tomb of the Diver is an ancient Greek burial site discovered in 1968 near Paestum, Italy. Dating back to around 470 BC, it is notable for its unique fresco depicting a diver plunging into water. This artwork remains the only known example of Greek painting from a non-funerary or non-vase-related context. The tomb offers…
Thracian Tomb of Aleksandrovo
The Thracian Tomb of Aleksandrovo, located in southeastern Bulgaria, is an archaeological site of significant cultural and historical value. Discovered in 2000, the tomb offers insights into Thracian burial practices and artistic traditions. Archaeologists date the tomb to the late 4th century BC.Discovery and LocationBulgarian archaeologist Georgi Kitov discovered the tomb near the village of…
Coma Enestapera Dolmen
The Coma Enestapera Dolmen, located in Catalonia, Spain, is a significant megalithic structure dating back to the late Neolithic period, around 2500 BC. It belongs to a group of burial sites commonly called dolmens, found throughout Western Europe, and is particularly representative of the megalithic architecture that spread across the Iberian Peninsula in ancient times….
Coll de la Llosa Dolmen
The Coll de la Llosa Dolmen is a prehistoric burial site located in the region of Catalonia, Spain. It belongs to the megalithic traditions of the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, dating to approximately 2,500 BC to 2,000 BC. This site is one of several dolmens in the Iberian Peninsula, reflecting the broader megalithic…
Brownshill Dolmen
The Brownshill Dolmen, located in County Carlow, Ireland, is one of the most significant and largest megalithic structures in the country. This ancient tomb, dating back to the Neolithic period, offers insights into early Irish burial practices and the skills of prehistoric builders.Structure and DimensionsThe Brownshill Dolmen consists of a large capstone resting on three…