Introduction The Minaret of Jam, known in Pashto and Dari as منار جام, stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in western Afghanistan. Located in the remote Shahrak District of Ghor Province, it lies next to the Hari River. This 62-meter (203 feet) or 65-meter (213 feet) high minaret, built around 1190 AD, is renowned…
32,000 year old Aurignacian lunar calendar
The Earliest Known Lunar Calendar Discovery at Lascaux Caves Archaeologists discovered the earliest known lunar calendar in the caves at Lascaux, southwest France. This calendar dates back to around 15,000 BC. Various series of spots represent half of the moon’s near-monthly cycle. A large empty square follows these spots, possibly indicating a clear sky. Understanding…
Vesturhorn Abandoned Viking Village
Discovering Iceland’s Viking Village Film Set There have been images appearing on social media recently suggesting the Vesturhorn Viking Village Film Set is a real Abandoned Viking Village, I’m here to tell you… it’s not. However, it’s still an incredible tourist attraction that you can actually visit. A Hidden Gem in East Iceland Driving down…
The Dresden Codex
Introduction to the Dresden Codex The Dresden Codex is a significant Maya book, once considered the oldest surviving book from the Americas, dating back to the 11th or 12th century AD. However, in September 2018, it was established that the Maya Codex of Mexico, formerly known as the Grolier Codex, predates it by about a…
Tourlitis Lighthouse
Origins and Early Construction The Tourlitis Lighthouse, located at the entrance of the port of Chora in Andros, Greece, has a rich history. Constructed in 1887, it began operations on January 1, 1897. The lighthouse stood 7 meters tall with a focal height of 36 meters. It had a range of 11 nautical miles. This…
Restormel Castle
A Historical Overview Location and Significance Restormel Castle, known in Cornish as Kastel Rostorrmel, is situated near the River Fowey close to Lostwithiel in Cornwall, England. It is one of the four principal Norman castles in Cornwall, alongside Launceston, Tintagel, and Trematon. The castle is renowned for its perfectly circular design. Once a luxurious residence…