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….
Wormhole of Inishmore
Geological FeaturesThe Wormhole, known as “Poll na bPéist” in Gaelic, is a rectangular blowhole on Inishmore, an island in Ireland. This natural formation measures approximately 25 meters long, 10 meters wide, and 10-20 meters deep. It serves as a prime example of nature’s power, carved by relentless sea action.Historical ContextThe Wormhole’s unique shape and dimensions…
The Bocksten Man
The Mystery of the Bocksten ManDiscovery in the BogThe Bocksten Man is a medieval body found in a bog in Varberg Municipality, Sweden. This discovery, one of Europe’s best-preserved finds from that era, is displayed at the Halland Museum of Cultural History. The man had been killed and impaled at the bottom of a lake,…
The Persian Princess Mummy
Discovery UnfoldsIn October 2000, an alleged Persian princess mummy surfaced in Pakistani Baluchistan. This find emerged during a murder investigation. Authorities received a tip about a videotape from Ali Aqbar, claiming to sell a mummy. He directed them to Wali Mohammed Reeki’s home in Kharan. Reeki acquired the mummy from an Iranian who found it…
Coral Castle
Introduction to Coral CastleCoral Castle is an oolite limestone structure in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It sits between Homestead and Leisure City and is the creation of Edward Leedskalnin, a Latvian-American eccentric. The structure includes various sculpted stone forms like walls, a sundial, and furniture. It is now a popular tourist attraction, shrouded in mystery and…
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…