Overview of Dingjiazha Tomb No. 5The Dingjiazha Tomb No. 5 is an underground mural tomb located in Jiuquan, Gansu Province, China. Dating back to approximately 384-441 AD, it sheds light on a transitional period between the Sixteen Kingdoms and the Northern Wei Dynasty. Archaeologists discovered the tomb in 1977, and its murals have become a…
Historical Places
The Pyramid of Baka in Zawyet el-Aryan (Egypt’s Area 51)
The Northern Pyramid of Zawyet el-Aryan, also known as the Pyramid of Baka and Pyramid of Bikheris, is a massive, unfinished pyramid located at Zawyet el-Aryan in Egypt. Its ownership is uncertain, but most Egyptologists believe it belonged to a king known under his Hellenized name, Bikheris, although some scholars dispute this dating.LocationThe Baka pyramid…
Barran Temple
Barran Temple: A Throne Fit for a LegendBarran Temple, also known as the Throne of Bilqis, stands as a majestic testament to the ancient Sabaean kingdom in Marib, Yemen. Dating back to the 1st millennium BCE, this temple served as a prominent religious center dedicated to Almaqah, the moon god and likely the chief deity…
Thracian tomb Golyama Arsenalka
Thracian MasterpieceThe Golyama Arsenalka, a Thracian burial tomb, stands out in the Valley of the Thracian Rulers. Discovered by Georgi Kitov, its unique domed chamber sets it apart. Located near Shipka and Sheynovo, this tomb is a marvel of Thracian architecture.Grand DesignFinely worked granite blocks form the tomb’s core. A domed chamber dominates, flanked by…
Gwion Gwion rock paintings
Introduction to Gwion Gwion Rock PaintingsThe Gwion Gwion rock paintings, also known as Bradshaw art, are a significant discovery in Australian archaeology. Located in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, these paintings depict intricate human figures. Local Indigenous groups have various names for them, with Gwion Gwion and Kiro Kiro being some of the most…
Bretzenheim Hermitage
Overview of Bretzenheim HermitageCarved into a rock face, the Bretzenheim Hermitage stands north of Bad Kreuznach, Germany, between the towns of Bretzenheim/Nahe and Guldental. This unique site holds the distinction of being the only rock monastery north of the Alps and boasts a rich history.Evidence suggests the Bretzenheim Hermitage’s story began as a pagan ritual…