Saranta Kolones: A Fortress of History and MysterySaranta Kolones, known in Greek as “Forty Columns Castle,” stands as a testament to medieval fortification within the Paphos Archaeological Park in Cyprus. Located just north of Paphos harbor, this ruined fortress draws its name from the many granite columns that once graced the site, likely part of…
Historical Places
Rehman Dheri
Discovering Rehman Dheri: A Pre-Harappan GemRehman Dheri, sometimes spelled Rahman Dheri, is a fascinating Pre-Harappan archaeological site. Located near Dera Ismail Khan in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, this ancient site dates back to 3300-1900 BC. It’s one of the oldest urban centers in South Asia, highlighting its historical significance. Located 22 kilometers north of Dera…
Cave of Altamira
The Mystical Cave of Altamira: A Journey Through TimeThe Cave of Altamira, located near Santillana del Mar in Cantabria, Spain, offers a breathtaking glimpse into prehistoric art. This cave complex, discovered in 1868, showcases remarkable charcoal drawings and polychrome paintings of local fauna and human hands from the Upper Paleolithic period, around 36,000 years ago.An…
Batu kenongs
The Mystery of Batu Kenongs: Indonesia’s Ancient MegalithsBatu kenongs, also known as kenong stones, represent a fascinating aspect of Indonesia’s ancient history. These megalithic structures emerged between the Neolithic and early Iron Ages, coinciding with the spread of megalithic culture to the region. Despite ongoing archaeological research since the late 19th century, much about these…
Santa Ana (La Florida)
Santa Ana (La Florida): Ecuador’s Ancient JewelSanta Ana (La Florida) stands as a significant archaeological site in Ecuador’s highlands, dating back to 3500 BC. Located in the Palanda Canton, just north of Palanda, in the Zamora-Chinchipe Province, this site reveals a rich history of ancient civilizations and their cultures.Geography: A Unique SettingSanta Ana (La Florida)…
Buena Vista
Buena Vista: Peru’s Hidden Archaeological TreasureNestled in the foothills of the Andes, Buena Vista is a fascinating archaeological site in Peru. Spanning 8 hectares (20 acres), it is located about 25 miles inland in the Chillon River Valley, roughly an hour’s drive north of Lima. This site, first excavated by Frederic Engel in 1987, offers…