Introduction to Gwion Gwion Rock Paintings The 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…
Bretzenheim Hermitage
Overview of Bretzenheim Hermitage Carved 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…
Crazy Horse Memorial
Introduction to Crazy Horse Memorial The Crazy Horse Memorial is a monumental work in progress, located in Custer County, South Dakota, USA. Carved directly into the Black Hills on private land, it depicts the Oglala Lakota warrior Crazy Horse riding horseback. Construction began on June 3, 1948, and continues to this day, though the project…
Ostrusha mound
Overview of the Ostrusha mound Bulgarian archaeologists found the Ostrusha Mound near Shipka in 1993. Built in the 4th century BC, it served as an important tomb for the Thracians. The complex has six chambers, totaling 100 square meters. One especially impressive chamber is made from two giant carved stones – a whopping 60 tons!…
Thracian tomb Griffins
Overview of the Griffin Mound Tomb Located in Bulgaria’s Stara Zagora Province, between the town of Shipka and the village of Sheynovo, lies the Griffin Mound Tomb. Dating back to the late 5th to early 4th century BC, this tomb falls within the Thracian era. A team led by Associate Professor Georgi Kitov discovered the…
Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
Overview of the Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak The Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak is located near Kazanlak, Bulgaria. It is a vaulted-brickwork “beehive” tomb. This site is part of a large royal Thracian necropolis. The necropolis lies in the Valley of the Thracian Rulers near Seuthopolis. Over a thousand tombs are in this region. The tomb…