Author Archives: Myn

Located in Dagestan’s Tabasaran region near the village of Gulli, a remarkable wooden bridge showcases human creativity and architectural skill. While some believe it to be around 200 years old, local legends claim it could be as much as 700 to 800 years old, adding to its mystique. This bridge is unique for being constructed […]

In the historic city of Kalmar, Sweden, archaeologists have uncovered a rare 17th-century battle sword, discovered beneath the floor of a 400-year-old cellar, shedding light on a significant era in military history. The excavation, conducted by the archaeological firm Arkeologerna at the intersection of Kungsgatan and Västerlnggatan, was once the site of a medieval farm […]

A remarkable archaeological discovery occurred when a nearly intact ancient Roman chariot was unearthed near Pompeii, Italy. This finding, described as “unparalleled” by the Archaeological Park, offers an intriguing glimpse into the lavish lifestyle of the Roman elite before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The four-wheeled chariot was found in a […]

Along the construction route of the Maya Train, archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have made a significant discovery: a funerary urn featuring the image of the Maya corn god. Diego Prieto Hernández, the director of INAH, identified the vessel as a Paaktzatz-style urn, notable for its depiction of the corn […]

How the Tower Formed Devils Tower stands above the surrounding grasslands and ponderosa pine forests like a rocky guardian. Geologists have been studying its formation since the late 1800s and still contemplate how it came to be. While there is broad agreement on much of the Tower’s geological history, theories differ regarding certain specifics. Designated […]

The A303 highway in southern England is not just a modern transportation route but also a journey through a rich historical tapestry. Along this road, one can find remnants of the ancient Fosse Way, constructed by the Romans in the first century AD. Fosse Way served not only to connect territories but also preserved many […]

Perperikon, an ancient city located in the Eastern Rhodopes of Bulgaria, approximately 15 km northeast of the town of Kardzhali, is one of the most significant archaeological sites of the Thracians. With its activity dating back around 5000 years, it was once a major religious and political center, constructed on a rocky hill that rises […]

The Sleeping Goddess is a remarkable ceramic statue discovered in the pits of the Hypogeum at Ħal Saflieni, Malta, dating back to 3600-2400 BCE. The statue depicts a woman, possibly a priestess, lying on her side on a chair, with her upper body exposed and wearing a pleated dress. The surface of the statue retains […]

The jaguar claw scepter, a remarkable artifact from the Chavin culture in Peru dating from 1200 BC to 200 BC, is carved from the elbow bone of a human and shaped like a jaguar claw. Adorned with turquoise inlays and a relief depicting a two-headed serpent, this scepter serves not only as a decorative object […]

Introduction The Papyrus of Ahmose, also known as the Mathematical Rhind, is one of the oldest mathematical manuscripts in the world, dating back to around 1500 BC. This document not only reflects the advanced mathematical knowledge of the Egyptians but also demonstrates that the foundations of many modern mathematical concepts were established thousands of years […]