Grakliani Hill, located near Kaspi in eastern Georgia, is an archaeological site of significant importance, evidencing human activity that potentially dates back to 300,000 years ago. Discovered in 2007 during the expansion of the Tbilisi-Senaki-Leselidze highway, this site has since been a focal point of research conducted by Tbilisi State University.
Historical Places
Lu Brandali
The Lu Brandali Nuragic Complex, situated in the northern region of Sardinia, Italy, offers a significant glimpse into the Nuragic civilization, which thrived from the 14th century BC to the 10th century BC. This archaeological site is located in the municipality of Santa Teresa Gallura, specifically in the locality of Santa Reparata. The complex is set on a granite promontory and is surrounded by a dense forest of olive trees, myrtles, mastic trees, and junipers, providing a picturesque setting that enhances the historical and cultural significance of the site.
Tell Qarqur
Tell Qarqur is a significant archaeological site located in the Orontes River Valley in western Syria. The site is positioned in the fertile Ghab valley and is close to the modern town of Jisr ash-Shugur and one kilometer west of the village of Qarqur. This double-mounded site has a rich history, spanning approximately 10,000 years of nearly continuous human occupation.
Sergilla Dead Cities ‘Forgotten’ settlements
The Dead Cities, also known as the Forgotten Cities, comprise approximately 700 abandoned settlements located in the northwest region of Syria, between Aleppo and Idlib. These settlements are primarily situated within an area known as the Limestone Massif, which stretches approximately 140 km (87 mi) in length and varies between 20–40 km (12–25 mi) in width. This region is characterized by its elevated limestone terrain, divided into three main highland groups: the northern Mount Simeon and Mount Kurd, the middle Harim Mountains, and the southern Zawiya Mountain.
Beit Shearim
Beit She’arim, known in Hebrew as בֵּית שְׁעָרִים (“House of Gates”), is a significant archaeological site located in the southern foothills of the Lower Galilee, 20 km east of Haifa, Israel. This site encompasses an extensive necropolis of rock-cut tombs which were part of the ancient Jewish town of Beit She’arim. The necropolis, recognized for its historical and cultural significance, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.
Dashtadem Fortress
Dashtadem Fortress, also known as Qagheni Fortress, is a significant historical site located in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia, near the village of Dashtadem. This fortress spans a broad timeline from the 5th to the 19th centuries AD, showcasing a variety of architectural styles and modifications that reflect the diverse historical periods it has witnessed.