The Weld-Blundell Prism: A Window into Ancient Sumer In 1922, British archaeologist Herbert Weld Blundell unearthed a remarkable artifact during an expedition in Larsa, modern-day Iraq. This find, now known as the Weld-Blundell Prism, dates back to around 1800 BCE and resides in the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. Standing about 20 cm tall and 9…
Mari (Tell Hariri)
Ancient Mari: A Glimpse into a Flourishing City-State Mari, an ancient Semitic city-state, sat in modern-day Syria. This city’s ruins lie on a tell near the Euphrates River, not far from Abu Kamal. Mari thrived from 2900 BC to 1759 BC, thanks to its strategic position on trade routes connecting Sumer, Ebla, and the Levant….
Kamianets-Podilskyi Castle
Kamianets-Podilskyi Castle: A Fortress of History and Legend Kamianets-Podilskyi Castle, known in Ukrainian as Кам’янець-Подільська фортеця, stands as a majestic symbol of Ukraine’s rich medieval heritage. Located in the historic city of Kamianets-Podilskyi, in the region of Podolia, this fortress has witnessed countless historical events and has been a crucial part of various empires. A…
Radomysl Castle
Radomysl Castle: A Historical and Cultural Complex Radomysl Castle, located in Radomyshl, Ukraine, is a historical and cultural complex. Olha Bohomolets, a Ukrainian doctor and public activist, created it between 2007 and 2011. Historical Background The castle’s center is an old flour mill. Polish engineer Piekarski built it in the late 19th century. The mill…
Lubart’s Castle
Lutsk Castle: A Historical Stronghold in Ukraine Lutsk Castle, also known as Liubart’s Castle or the Upper Castle, stands as a testament to Ukraine’s rich medieval history. Built in the mid-14th century, this fortress became the fortified seat of Liubartas, the last ruler of united Galicia-Volhynia. Today, it is Lutsk’s most prominent landmark, even featuring…
Olesko Castle
Olesko Castle: A Historic Gem in Ukraine Olesko Castle (Ukrainian: Олеський замок, Polish: Zamek w Olesku) stands proudly within the borders of Zolochiv Raion, Ukraine. This historic fortress first appeared in records from 1390, when Pope Boniface IX granted Olesko and Tustan to a Catholic bishop of Halych. Located about seventy-five kilometers from Lviv, it…