Author Archives: Myn

Introduction In the late 19th century, an extraordinary discovery was made in the Sidon necropolis of Lebanon. The Alexander Sarcophagus, a breathtaking example of Hellenistic stone carving, emerged from the sands of time. This remarkable artifact, now the crown jewel of the Istanbul Archaeology Museum, offers a window into the life and legend of one […]

Introduction: Discovering the Legacy of a Maya King In the heart of Mexico City, the National Museum of Anthropology houses a remarkable collection that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the ancient Maya. Among its most prized possessions are the captivating jade funerary artifacts that once adorned the legendary ruler, Pakal the Great. Pakal the […]

Introduction In the vast expanse of ancient Egyptian history, few artifacts captivate the imagination quite like the mummy of Khnumhotep, a remarkable discovery that sheds light on the intricate beliefs and practices surrounding the afterlife. Unearthed during the Khashaba excavations in 1910, this mummy, dating back to the Middle Kingdom era (ca. 1981–1802 B.C.), offers […]

Introduction There’s an undeniable fascination with the macabre – the dark, the twisted, the unexplainable. And few places embody this fascination more than the Museo de las Momias (Museum of the Mummies) in Guanajuato, Mexico. This small museum is home to a collection of naturally preserved corpses, their bodies dried out and contorted into unsettling […]

Introduction In the year 132 AD, the brilliant Chinese polymath Zhang Heng crafted an extraordinary device that captivated the ancient world with its enigmatic precision. This remarkable invention, known as the seismoscope, was an elegantly designed bronze vessel adorned with eight dragon heads, each clutching a bronze ball poised above the open mouth of a […]

Introduction In the year 2000, as French archaeologist Franck Goddio scoured the depths of the Mediterranean in search of 18th-century French warships, he made a discovery that would captivate the world. Emerging from the murky waters off the coast of Egypt, Goddio uncovered the fabled city of Thonis-Heracleion, a long-lost ancient metropolis that had been […]

Introduction In the picturesque countryside of the Netherlands, a remarkable discovery has shed light on the sophisticated infrastructure of Neolithic Europe. In the 1980s, archaeologists unearthed an ancient wooden road near the town of Nieuw-Dordrecht, a testament to the engineering prowess of our prehistoric ancestors. This peat road, dating back an impressive 4,573 years, stretches […]

Introduction In the heart of Turkey’s Cappadocia region, a remarkable discovery was made in 1963 that would captivate historians, archaeologists, and curious travelers alike. During a routine home renovation, a Turkish homeowner stumbled upon the entrance to an extraordinary underground city – Derinkuyu. This vast subterranean complex, dating back to around 1200 BC, would go […]

Introduction Towering over his captives, the imposing figure of Ramses II grips his prisoners by the hair in a powerful display of dominance. This striking limestone bas-relief, crafted between 1290 and 24 BC in the ancient city of Memphis, Egypt, encapsulates the essence of one of the most celebrated pharaohs in Egyptian history. Ramses II, […]

Introduction Nestled in the heart of the Saqqara necropolis, northwest of the iconic Pyramid of Djoser, lies a captivating archaeological site that has puzzled researchers for centuries – the Serapeum of Saqqara. This ancient burial ground, constructed around 1300 BC during the reign of Ramesses II, served as the final resting place for the sacred […]