Located in the vast Colorado Desert near Blythe, California, the Blythe Intaglios, also known as the Blythe Geoglyphs, are monumental desert figures etched into the earth. These impressive ground drawings remain shrouded in mystery, largely because their original purpose and creators are yet unknown.Geographical Setting of the IntagliosThe Blythe Intaglios rest east of the Big…
Esher Mausoleum
Overview of Esher MausoleumThe Esher Mausoleum stands as a solitary stone structure, built in the Norman Romanesque style. It features an apse end and round-headed windows, topped with a slated roof. The entrance boasts an arched design, enhancing its historical aura. Notably, the mausoleum displays two panels beside the entrance, inscribed with verses from R.L….
Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari
Overview of the Thracian Tomb of SvestariThe Thracian Tomb of Svestari lies 2.5 kilometers southwest of Sveshtari village in Razgrad Province, northeast Bulgaria. This site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, likely served as the burial place for King Dromichaetes and his wife, around 300 to 280 BC. Dromichaetes ruled the Getae, a Thracian tribe, across…
Thracian tomb Helvetia
Discovery of Helvetia MoundOn July 26, 1996, the Helvetia Mound emerged as a significant archaeological find. The TEMP expedition, under the leadership of Assoc. Georgi Kitov, uncovered this Thracian cult building. It lies in the Valley of the Thracian Rulers, forming part of the Shushmanets mound necropolis near Shipka.Architectural Features of Helvetia MoundThe tomb within…
Fountains Abbey
Overview of Fountains AbbeyFountains Abbey stands as one of the most expansive and well-preserved Cistercian monastery ruins in England. Located about 3 miles southwest of Ripon in North Yorkshire, near the village of Aldfield, the abbey’s historical significance is profound. Founded in 1132, it thrived for over four centuries, becoming one of England’s wealthiest monasteries…
Ghazni Minarets
Introduction to the Ghazni Minarets The Ghazni Minarets are two intricately decorated towers located in Ghazni city, central Afghanistan. Constructed in the mid-12th century, they are the only surviving elements of the mosque of Bahram Shah. The minarets stand 600 meters apart in an open plain northeast of Ghazni city. Architectural Details Original and Current…