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Common Questions about the Aztecs
In this blog post we’ll cover many questions about the Aztecs, such as where did the Aztec live, what language did they…
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The Aztec Death Whistle and Aztec Clay
The Aztec Death Whistle makes a sound that is strikingly similar to a human scream, and it has puzzled many over the…
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Aztecs and Mayans: Distinguishing Two Mesoamerican Civilizations
Many people often mix up the Aztecs and Mayans, thinking they are the same. But they are two distinct civilizations with their…
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Van fortress
The ancient Van Fortress stands majestically in Eastern Turkey, telling tales of the past. It was the capital of the Urartian kingdom…
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The Piri Reis map
The Piri Reis map, named after its creator, Ottoman Admiral Piri Reis, is a fascinating artifact from the early 16th century. It’s…
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The Valley of the Queens
The Valley of the Queens is an important historical and archaeological site located near the ancient city of Thebes, now modern Luxor,…