Introduction to EcbatanaEcbatana, known in Old Persian as Hagmatāna, meaning “the place of gathering,” served as the ancient capital of the Median Empire. It was the first capital of Iran and later became the summer capital for both the Achaemenid and Parthian Empires. The city also played a significant role during the Seleucid and Sasanian…
Historical Places
Minar-i Chakri
Historical Significance of Minar-i ChakariMinar-i Chakari stands as a significant historical monument, located 16 kilometers southeast of Kabul, Afghanistan. This pillar, crafted from carved stones, reaches a height of 28.5 meters. Historians recognize it as a part of the architectural heritage from the Kushan Empire era, dating back to the 1st century AD. Unfortunately, the…
El Caño Archaeological Park
Overview of El Caño Archaeological SiteEl Caño stands as one of Panama’s most significant archaeological sites. Researchers have unearthed several pre-Columbian burial sites here, dating from AD 700 to 1000. These discoveries have shed light on the hierarchical, chiefdom-based societies that existed in Central America before European contact.Early Discoveries and Initial NeglectThe first notable discovery…
Xiangtangshan Caves
Historical Significance of Xiangtangshan CavesArtisans first carved the Xiangtangshan Caves during the Northern Qi Dynasty, between AD 550 and 577. Subsequently, artists from the Sui, Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties also contributed to the caves’ development. These caves, located in Hebei province, stand out as the largest in the region. Craftsmen chose the top-quality rocks…
The Man Who Fell from Heaven Petroglyph
Unique Petroglyph at Robertson PointLocated at Robertson Point on the Metlakatla First Nation Reserve near Prince Rupert, British Columbia, there exists a cast of a distinctive petroglyph, known as “The Man Who Fell from Heaven.” Unlike most petroglyphs, this rock carving comes with a fascinating narrative. Archaeologists recorded the story in 1936 at the archaeological…
Selcë e Poshtme
Overview of Selcë e PoshtmeSelcë e Poshtme, commonly referred to as “Lower Selcë,” is a village in the Mokra area of Korçë County, Albania. Following the 2015 local government reform, it became part of the Pogradec municipality. The village is notably positioned on the right bank of the Shkumbin river at an elevation of 1,040…