Discovering the Long Barrows of WietrzychowiceIn the heart of Poland, Wietrzychowice offers a peek into ancient history. This village, nestled in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, boasts remarkable megalithic tombs known as the Polish Pyramids or Kuyavian Pyramids. These elongated mounds stretch up to 150 meters long and stand 2-3 meters high. They likely belong to the…
Historical Places
Western Wall Tunnels Jerusalem
Exploring the Hidden WallThe Western Wall Tunnel exposes a section of the Western Wall. It extends north from the traditional prayer site. The tunnel lies under buildings in Jerusalem’s Muslim Quarter. The open-air part of the Western Wall is about 60 meters long. However, the original Wall is 488 meters long, with most of it…
Thracian tomb Shushmanets
The Thracian tomb at Shushmanets sits in the Valley of the Thracian Rulers. Built in the 4th century BC, it started as a temple and later became a tomb.Unique ArchitectureThe temple features a long, wide entry corridor. An antechamber follows, with a semi-cylindrical room supported by an elegant column. This column’s top resembles a knucklebone….
Lovelock Cave
Introduction to Lovelock CaveLovelock Cave, also known as Sunset Guano Cave or Horseshoe Cave, is a key site in North American archaeology. Located in the Great Basin region, this cave is famous for its preservation of organic and inorganic materials. It joined the National Register of Historic Places on May 24, 1984, due to its…
Pergamon
An Ancient PowerhousePergamon, once a flourishing Greek city, sat prominently 26 kilometers from today’s Aegean coast. Perched on a promontory north of the Caicus River, it commands views toward modern Bergama, Turkey. As the capital of the Kingdom of Pergamon during the Hellenistic era, it was a beacon of culture and intellect from 281 to…
Windover Archeological Site
Overview of Windover Archaeological SiteThe Windover Archaeological Site is a Middle Archaic (6000 to 5000 BC) site in Brevard County near Titusville, Florida. It’s a National Historic Landmark known for its well-preserved human remains and artifacts.Discovery of WindoverThe site was discovered in 1982 during the development of Windover Farms. A backhoe operator unearthed several skulls,…