The Northern Pyramid of Zawyet el-Aryan, also known as the Pyramid of Baka and Pyramid of Bikheris, is a massive, unfinished pyramid located at Zawyet el-Aryan in Egypt. Its ownership is uncertain, but most Egyptologists believe it belonged to a king known under his Hellenized name, Bikheris, although some scholars dispute this dating. Location The…
Barran Temple
Barran Temple: A Throne Fit for a Legend Barran Temple, also known as the Throne of Bilqis, stands as a majestic testament to the ancient Sabaean kingdom in Marib, Yemen. Dating back to the 1st millennium BCE, this temple served as a prominent religious center dedicated to Almaqah, the moon god and likely the chief…
Thracian tomb Golyama Arsenalka
Thracian Masterpiece The Golyama Arsenalka, a Thracian burial tomb, stands out in the Valley of the Thracian Rulers. Discovered by Georgi Kitov, its unique domed chamber sets it apart. Located near Shipka and Sheynovo, this tomb is a marvel of Thracian architecture. Grand Design Finely worked granite blocks form the tomb’s core. A domed chamber…
Gwion Gwion rock paintings
Introduction to Gwion Gwion Rock Paintings The Gwion Gwion rock paintings, also known as Bradshaw art, are a significant discovery in Australian archaeology. Located in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, these paintings depict intricate human figures. Local Indigenous groups have various names for them, with Gwion Gwion and Kiro Kiro being some of the…
Bretzenheim Hermitage
Overview of Bretzenheim Hermitage Carved into a rock face, the Bretzenheim Hermitage stands north of Bad Kreuznach, Germany, between the towns of Bretzenheim/Nahe and Guldental. This unique site holds the distinction of being the only rock monastery north of the Alps and boasts a rich history. Evidence suggests the Bretzenheim Hermitage’s story began as a…
Crazy Horse Memorial
Introduction to Crazy Horse Memorial The Crazy Horse Memorial is a monumental work in progress, located in Custer County, South Dakota, USA. Carved directly into the Black Hills on private land, it depicts the Oglala Lakota warrior Crazy Horse riding horseback. Construction began on June 3, 1948, and continues to this day, though the project…