Fort Tolukko is a 17th-century military structure located in Ternate, Indonesia. It played a key role in the spice trade and colonial history of Southeast Asia. Built by the Portuguese in AD 1540, the fort was intended to strengthen their control over the lucrative clove trade in the region.Strategic ImportanceTernate, along with its neighboring island…
Historical Places
Gila Bend Petroglyphs Arizona
The Gila Bend Petroglyphs in Arizona are a remarkable collection of rock art etched by the indigenous peoples of the region. These ancient images offer a window into the lives and beliefs of the cultures that flourished in the Sonoran Desert. The petroglyphs, found near the town of Gila Bend, showcase a variety of designs,…
Chauvet Cave
Chauvet Cave, located in southern France, is one of the most significant prehistoric art sites ever discovered. Named after Jean-Marie Chauvet, one of the cave’s discoverers, it houses some of the oldest known cave paintings in the world. The cave’s artwork provides an invaluable glimpse into Upper Paleolithic life, dating to approximately 30,000 BC.Discovery of…
Cosquer Cave
Cosquer Cave is a prehistoric cave located near Marseille, France, with its entrance submerged 37 meters (121 feet) below sea level. Henri Cosquer, a professional diver, discovered the cave in 1985 while exploring the underwater coastline of the Calanque de Morgiou. He did not reveal the discovery until 1991 after three divers died while attempting…
Tealing Earth House
Tealing Earth House is an ancient underground structure located near Dundee in Scotland. It dates back to the Iron Age, approximately between the 1st century AD and 2nd century AD. These structures, known as souterrains, were built across northern Britain and were likely used for storage, protection, or as a refuge.Discovery and ExcavationTealing Earth House…
Culsh Earth House
Culsh Earth House is an ancient underground structure located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Built around the 1st or 2nd century AD, it is one of several “earth houses” or souterrains scattered across northern Scotland. These underground chambers were constructed by Iron Age communities for various purposes, including storage or refuge.Structure and DesignThe Culsh Earth House is…