A Glimpse into Ancient Roman Life The House of Paquius Proculus in Pompeii offers a fascinating look into the daily lives of ancient Romans. This house, identified through election slogans painted on its facade, reflects the typical Samnite architectural style. The tall entrance portal leads to a vestibule featuring a mosaic pavement, showcasing the portal…
Kalasan Temple
Discovering Kalasan: An 8th-Century Buddhist Gem in Java Kalasan Temple, also known as Candi Kalasan or Candi Kalibening, is a remarkable 8th-century Buddhist temple in Java, Indonesia. This ancient structure, located 13 kilometers east of Yogyakarta, stands on the south side of the main road to Prambanan. Administratively, it falls under the Kalasan District of…
Chinkana
Exploring an Inca Treasure Chinkana, meaning ‘hidden’ in Quechua, is a captivating Inca site in Bolivia. Located on the northern part of Isla del Sol in Lake Titicaca, it lies in the municipality of Copacabana, within the province of Manco Kapac, La Paz department. First described in the 17th century by Jesuit missionary BernabĂ© Cobo,…
Knowe of Yarso
The Knowe of Yarso: A Journey into Neolithic Orkney The Knowe of Yarso is a remarkable Neolithic burial monument on the island of Rousay in Orkney, Scotland. Dating back to between 3500 and 2500 BC, this site offers a fascinating glimpse into the ancient past. The site was excavated in the 1930s, revealing a treasure…
Shunet El Zebib
The Enigmatic Shunet El Zebib: A Glimpse into Ancient Egypt Shunet El Zebib, also known as Shuneh or Middle Fort, is a fascinating mudbrick structure located in Abydos, Upper Egypt. Built around 2700 BC by the ancient Egyptian king Khasekhemwy, this impressive edifice offers valuable insights into the early dynastic period of Egypt. Architectural Marvel…
Meidan Emam
The Majestic Meidan Emam Square In the heart of Esfahan, Iran, lies the majestic Meidan Emam Square, also known as Naghsh-e Jahan or the “Image of the World.” Built in the early 17th century by Shah Abbas I the Great, this square showcases the splendor of Persian culture during the Safavid era. Bordered by monumental…