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@archeohistories "Lycian Rock Tombs - Fethiye Trkiye These tombs were built into the side of a mountain so that ancient angels could reach the dead. Dated around 4th Century BC the tombs carved into the side ofa Turkish mountain are what look to be the entrances to countless temples but are in fact the ornate facade of ancient Lycian tombs. Despite the external grandeur the interior of the tombs are spare chambers cut into the rock with a simple monolith inside to display the body and the rooms are otherwise empty from hundreds of years worth of looting. Lycians believed that their deceased ancestors played a"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-12T06:14Z 560K followers, 11.5K engagements

"One of the most beautiful and evocative parts of the Vatican Museums is certainly the long corridor of 120m in length and six in width that leads to the Sistine Chapel adorned with geographical maps. The Gallery of geographic maps commissioned by Pope Gregory XIII was built between 1580-1585. The frescoes were made by Italian and Flemish artists under the direction of Ignazio Danti mathematician astronomer and cosmographer. The walls of the gallery are covered with forty geographical maps of the various Italian regions with maps of the main cities. In the ceiling adjacent to each region there"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-10T19:55Z 560.1K followers, 14K engagements

"Italian conservator Lorenza D'Alessandro working on conservation of tomb of Queen Nefertari 1989. Tomb of Nefertari Great Wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II (d. 1213 BC) located in Egypt's Valley of the Queens and was discovered by Ernesto Schiaparelli (director of Egyptian Museum in Turin) in 1904. It is called Sistine Chapel of Ancient Egypt. Nefertari which means "beautiful companion" was Ramesses II's favorite wife; he went out of his way to make this obvious referring to her as "the one for whom the sun shines" in his writings built the Temple of Hathor to idolize her as a deity and"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-15T15:31Z 560.1K followers, 6864 engagements

"The history of the chastity belt is layered with myth fear control and eventually curiosity and reinvention. Often depicted in movies and Renaissance fairs as a symbol of medieval sexual oppression the chastity belt has come to embody both a cultural cautionary tale and a misunderstood artifact of European history. The most enduring image of the chastity belt is a metal contraption with a locking mechanism supposedly designed to prevent women from engaging in sexual activity while their husbands were off at warmost famously during the Crusades. These belts were said to be fastened securely"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-12T16:02Z 560.1K followers, 8899 engagements

"The "Lion Hunt" mosaic dating from 325-300 BC is a remarkable example of Hellenistic art and one of the most significant mosaics found in the archaeological site of Pella the ancient capital of Macedonia in northern Greece. This exquisite mosaic which originally decorated the floor of a wealthy Macedonian house depicts a dramatic scene of a lion hunt showcasing the skill and realism of Hellenistic artists. The mosaic illustrates a group of hunters armed with spears and dogs in pursuit of a pair of lions. The motion intensity and energy of the scene are conveyed through intricate details such"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-06T16:48Z 560K followers, 12.6K engagements

"Ceremonial Axe of Ahmose I - New Kingdom early 18th Dynasty reign of Ahmose I (1550-1524 BC). The axe was found from Tomb of Ahhotep mother of king Ahmose in Thebes - Egypt. The ceremonial axe belongs to king Ahmose I the founder of the 18th Dynasty. The axe celebrates the victories of the king who reunited a divided Egypt around 1550 BC. It is decorated with scenes of the king appearing in the form of a sphinx Nekhbet as a vulture over lily as symbol of Upper Egypt Wadjet as a rearing cobra over papyrus as symbol of Lower Egypt. Finally scene Heh the god of eternity holds the plant"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-08T22:58Z 560.1K followers, 13.2K engagements

"There are two Buddhist temples sitting on top of Mount Fanjing in south-eastern Guizhou province of China . Mount Fanjing a sacred mountain inChinese Buddhism considered to bebodhimaaof MaitreyaBuddha. It became a UNESCOWorld Heritage Sitein 2018. Fanjingshan Temple is actually two temples namelyTemple of Buddha&Maitreya Temple on the peak of Red Clouds Golden Summit (New Golden Summit) at Fanjing Mountain. Constructed on two different rock pinnacles that are connected with each other with small bridge at the height of 2570m above the sea level. One is for worshipping Sakiymuni representing"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-14T19:16Z 560.1K followers, 11.3K engagements

"In 6th Century BC Etruscans left frescoes in Tarquinia Lazio depicting men engaging in anal sex and the Ancient Greeks had imported their same-sex relationsa form of civil education for young mento their colonies in south Italy. There are several Etruscan artifacts depictinghomoerotic scenes such as naked athletes excercising symposiums and even dances with satyrs and maenads. Theres no shortage of classical images such as Hercules Apollo Hermes and other mythical characters linked to LGBTQ+ culture. One of earliest examples of Etruscan art on homosexuality found in 1892 inNecropolis of"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-09-20T18:49Z 560.1K followers, 163.4K engagements

"Pazyryk Carpet - the oldest hand-knotted oriental rugknown was excavated from the Altai Mountains in Siberia in 1948. It was discovered in the grave of the prince of Altai near Pazyryk 5400ft above sea level and clearly shows how well hand-knotted rugswere produced thousands of years ago. Radiocarbon testing revealed that the Pazyryk carpet was woven in 5th Century BC thus approximately 2500 years old. The advanced weaving techniques and the sophisticated design and construction used in this rug suggest the art of carpet weaving to go back much further than 5th Century BC to be at least 4000"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-12T07:23Z 559.9K followers, 8671 engagements

"The "fascinus" of ancient Rome - a 2nd Century AD Phallus-shaped amulet that protected against the evil eye from Libya Romans had a very deeply-ingrained cultural obsession with phallic imagery and while it did sometimes evoke a purely sexual feeling a lot of times it was more-commonly meant to symbolize good luck protection and fertility (such as divinely-bestowed bountiful harvests). They had a god for penis-luck. Priapus embodied the fertility and the bountiful harvest side to the phallic symbol so he has a huge dong and is often pictured with farming tools or with foodstuffs. I think its"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-12T15:44Z 560.1K followers, 23.3K engagements

"A French Mahogany Metamorphic Reading Chair (18th Century AD) from England. Chair has a flat semi-circular top with an urn-shaped splat. An adjustable/detachable wooden candle arm with wooden drip bobeshe swings from left arm of piece. Other arm has a book stand that is also adjustable/detachable. There are many different styles of18th Century AD furniture. Era represents Golden Age of Furniture Making. While furniture makers were trained in construction of highly finished sophisticated designs styles during this time are widely divergent. The 18th Century AD furniture makers replaced walnut"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-09-23T20:16Z 559.9K followers, 12.5K engagements

"In 1929 amidst the arid beauty of the Arizona landscape a Navajo woman was photographed cradling her baby a quiet yet powerful image that speaks across time. Her expression is calm and resolute her gaze steady reflecting the enduring strength of her people. Wrapped in traditional clothing the infant rests securely against her surrounded by the warmth and care of a mother's embrace. This moment frozen nearly a century ago offers a rare window into the daily life of the Navajo Nation during a period of great change. While the outside world surged forward with industrial growth and modern"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-07T11:10Z 560K followers, 10.7K engagements

"The wound in Christs side as depicted in the 14th Century AD Prayer Book of Bonne of Luxembourg a devotional manuscript now in the Cloisters at the Metropolitan Museum of Art New York (MS XXXXX f. 331). This particular miniature prominently features a depiction ofChrist's Side Wound framed by an almond shape and surrounded by the instruments of the Passion such as the cross spear and sponge on a stick.The Psalter was created for Bonne of Luxembourg the Duchess of Normandy and wife of John II of France likely around 1348-1349 AD.It is a small personal prayer book featuring intricate"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-09-03T20:23Z 560K followers, 9774 engagements

"Genie lamps are often depicted as small oval-shaped golden or bronze vessels with a lid a handle and a narrow spout. In other words genie lamps look like really expensive teapots. Why then do we call them lamps and why are genies supposed to be trapped inside Lamps as we think of them today are a surprisingly modern invention. Kerosene paraffin and electric bulb lamps only started appearing in the mid-1800s. Before then lamps were made of ceramics or metal and burned oil through a wick or small channel. These were usually shaped as squat vessels with a handle and spout just like the ornate"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-08-27T11:06Z 559.8K followers, 11.7K engagements

"The so called "Tomb of Hector" reputed to belong to Hector a Trojan hero from the Iliad; located in Cadianda zml Trkiye . It is beginning to slide down hillside due to earthquakes. Ophryneion or Ophrynium was an ancient Greek city in northern Troad region of Anatolia Trkiye. The city was situated on the steep brow of a hill overlooking the Dardanelles hence the origin of its Ancient Greek name (ophrus) meaning 'brow of a hill' 'crag'. Ophryneion was supposedly one of a series of cities founded by Akamas son of Theseus which he subsequently passed off as being founded by Ascanius and"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-04T16:19Z 560.1K followers, 59.1K engagements

"Polish anthropologist Bronisaw Malinowski (second from right) with three men from the Trobriand Islands.(1918) Malinowski is known for his work on the Trobriand Islands and is considered one of the most important anthropologists of the 20th Century.His fieldwork in the Trobriand Islands was foundational to the development of modern anthropology.The men are holding what appear to be musical instruments or tools. During his fieldwork in Melanesia during WWI (19151918) Polish-British anthropologist Bronisaw Malinowski one of the founders of modern social anthropology studied the Trobriand"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-13T19:26Z 560.1K followers, 21.2K engagements

"White Marble Sculpture "The Sleeping Hermaphrodite (Borghese)" attributed to Gian Lorenzo Bernini (Naples 1598 Rome 1680) 1700 AD. In 1620 AD at the age of XX Gian Lorenzo Bernini was asked to make a mattress for the Hermaphrodite. He was paid sixty scudi for making the buttoned mattress upon which the Hermaphrodite reclines so strikingly realistic that visitors are inclined to give it a testing prod. Around the world there are about twenty copies of Hermaphrodite but only one is Berninis mattress and its at the Louvre. According to the Roman poet Ovid's Metamorphoses (4:285 - 288)"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-09-25T10:06Z 560.1K followers, 405K engagements

"Russian historian Gennady Klimov believes that Portasar and similar structures on the territory of Russia were built by the same race. He confirms his theory by the fact that there was no Black Sea and the path from the Russian glacial steppes to the regions of Portasar was clear in 9th millennium BC. We are used to the idea that agriculture started to develop first and only then the first settlements appeared but Portasar may globally change our notion of ancient people in this matter. Scientists have established that at least XXX people are needed simultaneously to erect such a monumental"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-08T08:11Z 560K followers, 2880 engagements

"Have you ever seen a gun that is attached to a book This Bible has a chamber for a gun and it was made in Venice for Doge Francesco Morosini in the second part of the 17th Century. From 1688 until 1694 during the height of the Great Turkish War Francesco Morosini served as Doge of Venice. While the bible was still unopened the owner of the bible can pull out the silk bookmark to shoot. The gun book is now on exhibit in Venices Museo Correr. Lorenzo Cittone writes in his book Venise Lhiver Et Lete De Pres Et De Loin about this incredible gun-book: Ive found in a display case of the Correr"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-11T17:43Z 559.9K followers, 15.6K engagements

"When you live to XXX years old in Barbados you get a stamp in your honor. In Barbados turning XXX is not just a personal milestone its a national celebration. The island honors its centenarians by featuring their portraits on postage stamps transforming ordinary citizens into national symbols of endurance and wisdom. The initiative began as a tribute to longevity and resilience particularly among those who endured the sweeping social and economic changes of the 20th century. Each stamp captures more than a smiling face; it preserves a living piece of Barbadian history. Many of those honored"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-14T14:45Z 560.1K followers, 7813 engagements

"MINOAN HIGHWAY IS FOUND IN SOUTHERN CRETE - GREECE : Archeological excavations on Crete have uncovered a major highway that is presumed to have connected the 15th Century BC Minoan city of Phaistos with its southern seaport of Kommos. A Toronto University professor Joseph W. Shaw who i s directing an excavation of Kommos by the American School of Classical Studies in Athens sa id that the limestone-paved road is ''a dramatic discovery whi ch underlines the southern seaport's strategic importance fo r the Minoan empire.'' Next to the ancient road are the remains of what Dr. Shaw believes was a"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-12T06:00Z 560.1K followers, 25.3K engagements

"The blind arches were added to allow wooden fighting platforms to run the length of the outside of the tops of the walls. The result was definitely a castle built for war rather than for show. With very few windows below the wall tops and the gaps there obscured by the fighting platforms the interior of Hermitage Castle must have been an incredibly dark and gloomy place. In 1492 James IV's doubts about the loyalty of the 5th Earl of Angus led him to instruct that Hermitage Castle be exchanged for the less strategically sensitive Bothwell Castle until then held by the 1st Earl of Bothwell. The"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-15T16:18Z 560.1K followers, 2899 engagements

"The taxidermied body of Lampazo a dog that was the pet of the crew aboard the Argentine Navy training ship the ARA Presidente Sarmiento. The ship is now a museum in Buenos Aires Argentina and Lampazo is one of its exhibits. In the heart of Buenos Aires inside the old frigate Presidente Sarmiento a secret is kept one that doesnt beat with clocks or cannons but with the memory of a friend who never wanted to leave: Lampazo the sailor dog. He wasnt born to be a hero nor to have a place in a museum. He was a Newfoundland with deep eyes and a thick coat who one day simply climbed aboard the ship"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-08T08:24Z 560.1K followers, 9332 engagements

"The Phoenician people spoke the Phoenician language which was a member of Northern Semiticgroup of languages a common ancestor of many languages spoken in Middle East to this day. The Mediterranean world around this time was an interesting place. It was here that the world's first cities appeared here that agriculture was first perfected and here that people first learned to turn their spoken language into a written language. That first written language (developed around 3500 BC) was calledcuneiform and it was based on the language of the Mesopotamians. Cuneiform like many other early written"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-15T15:22Z 560.1K followers, XXX engagements

"Thanks to cutting-edge facial reconstruction technology a woman who lived in Greece more than 3500 years ago has been digitally brought back to life. Her face once buried in a Mycenaean royal cemetery has now been reconstructed in striking detailand the result is both haunting and unexpectedly modern. As reported by The Guardian the digital reconstruction is based on a facial mold dating back to the 16th century BCE from a burial site discovered in the legendary city of Mycenaeonce the stronghold of King Agamemnon. The woman was around XX years old at the time of her burial in what is"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-08T22:59Z 559.6K followers, 27.4K engagements

"In the ancient ruins of Pompeii a stunning discovery has emerged: a ceremonial chariot that has remarkably stood the test of time. Found at the Civita Giuliana villa just XXX meters north of Pompeii this exquisite chariot boasts four wheels iron components striking red wooden panels and intricate bronze decorations. Its detailed tin medallions and beautiful engravings showcase figures like satyrs nymphs and cupids indicating its use in significant ceremonial events perhaps even weddings. The exceptional craftsmanship reflects the sophistication and wealth of the villa's residents adorned with"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-14T04:07Z 560.1K followers, 13.4K engagements

"One of the most intriguing stories from Sumerian mythology centers around Enki the god of wisdom and Ninhursag the goddess of fertility and healing. Their complex relationship illustrates themes of divine love sexuality and the constant balance of conflict and reconciliation in the mythological world. Enkis intense curiosity and passionate nature led him to engage in multiple unions with Ninhursag resulting in the birth of several deities. Their connection filled with both affection and tension reflects the ancient Mesopotamian theme of creation and destruction as a natural and intertwined"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-09-07T18:42Z 560.1K followers, 48.9K engagements

"In 2013 a couple walking their dog in Northern California discovered eight rusty cans containing 1427 gold coins buried on their land. Dubbed the Saddle Ridge Hoard the coins dating from 1847-1894 were worth approximately $XX million. In 2013 a California couple out for a walk on their rural property made one of the greatest buried treasure finds in American history. Beneath an old tree root they unearthed a rusted can then several more packed with pristine 19th Century gold coins. The collection later called the Saddle Ridge Hoard contained $27000 in face value but was appraised at around"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-14T14:41Z 560.1K followers, 33.1K engagements

"Floor of St. John's Co-Cathedral (1572-1577 AD) in Valletta Malta is composed of nearly XXX tombstones of Knights and officers of Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Each tombstone is inlaid by a colored marble slab bearing crest coat-of-arms and epitaph of buried Knight. Church was designed by Maltese architect Girolamo Cassar. In 17th Century AD its interior was redecorated in Baroque style by Mattia Preti and other artists. Interior of church is considered to be one of finest examples of high Baroque architecture in Europe. #archaeohistories"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-11T18:06Z 560.1K followers, 42.1K engagements

"Women were treated with respect in ancient Egypt and seen as equal to men. This equality was a new concept for civilizations of ancient worlds. Egyptians believed in ma'at which is harmony and balance in all areas of life. Women were however considered property of their fathers and later husbands. Women were treated differently on their ability to produce male children. A woman with male children would gain higher respect than a barren woman or one with only female children. Ancient Egyptian women were ahead of their time in many ways. Unlike other women in the ancient world Egyptian females"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-01T06:51Z 560.1K followers, 17K engagements

"Setenil de las Bodegas - the historic Spanish town living under the 'Rock' : Setenil de las Bodegas in Spain brings a whole new meaning to the term living under a rock. The strange rock buildings and the houses made of caves are among the most alluring attractions in Andalusia. While this town of 3000 may literally be under a rock the town itself is inspiring full of history and very current on many tourist directories. Town is the most unique of all thewhite villages of Andalusia in Spain. This beautiful town is nestled deep within a canyon surrounded by fields of olive trees. However its"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-11T10:35Z 560.1K followers, 16.3K engagements

"Climate Activists Deface Christopher Columbus Painting on Day Marking His Arrival to Americas - Two activists from the climate group Futuro Vegetal were arrested on October XX the date Spain commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas after throwing biodegradable red paint on a painting of Columbus at the Naval Museum in Madrid. Per reports from El Confidencial and El Pas the paint damaged the left portion of Jos Garnelos 1892 First Tribute to Christopher Columbus which is displayed at the museum entrance. The activists also unfurled a banner reading October XX nothing to"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-14T03:48Z 560.1K followers, 9395 engagements

"The 'Sea Peoples' were a group of seafaring raiders that existed during the Late Bronze Age collapse. They gained notoriety for their attacks on several regions in and around the Mediterranean Sea specifically ancient Egypt. Very little is known about the Sea Peoples due to a lack of documentation from the group itself but historians have done what they can to estimate their origins structure and culture. There is evidence that sometime around 1150 BC three powerful civilizations in the eastern Mediterranean region collapsed: the Mycenaean Civilization in Greece the Hittites in Asia Minor and"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-13T13:53Z 560.1K followers, 23.1K engagements

"Hermitage Castle a semi-ruined castlein border regionof Scotland 🏴. It stands in remote valley of Hermitage Water part of LiddesdaleinRoxburghshire. It is under care ofHistoric Scotland. Hermitage Castle a forbidding and oppressive place. It stands just five miles from the border with England and guards Liddesdale so for centuries had considerable strategic importance. Seen from the east or west the architecture seems utterly brutal: sheer walls relieved only by blind arches that from some angles can be very reminiscent of Edvard Munch's painting "The Scream". Radio Scotland once broadcast a"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-15T16:17Z 560.1K followers, 5614 engagements

"The Cart Ruts of Malta - among the large number of archaeological and prehistoric sites all over Malta and Gozo none remain more mysterious than the fifty or so conglomerations of cart ruts that total some XXX pairs. Each pair runs in parallel channels for a certain length and then disappears often without an explainable reason. Cart ruts seem to be everywhere and in all kinds of environments such as on hilly terrain on rocky plateaux on cliff edges and sometimes by the sea. The best known and most extensive ones are those located near Gar il-Kbir not far away from Buskett woods. Others which"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-11T18:02Z 560K followers, 8681 engagements

"The Headquarters of Mussolinis Italian Fascist Party 1934 . This striking image of the Palazzo Braschi in Rome draped with the massive visage of Benito Mussolini and rows of the word SI (meaning Yes) captures the height of fascist propaganda in 1934 Italy. The building itself became a monumental canvas for the regimes visual dominance. The repetition of SI referred to a plebiscite that sought public approval for Mussolinis policies a symbolic affirmation of unity under authoritarian control. The immense face looming over the streets embodied the cult of personality that defined totalitarian"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-15T06:11Z 560.1K followers, 17.6K engagements

"The Mysterious Church on the Mountain : Gergeti Trinity Church (Holy Trinity Church) an old Georgian Church is located under Mount Kazbek 2170m above Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) and village of Gergeti Georgia It was built in 14th Century CE but not much is known to us of its history though it was mentioned in one of the guide books from 1906 that the church was built on the place that used to be pagan idols worshiping. In 18th Century CE the church turned into storage for main Georgian relics that were transported here in the time of Persian invasion to Tbilisi. In the beginning of 20th Century"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-09-09T18:07Z 559.7K followers, 9354 engagements

"The 'Old Gentleman of Raahe' - the oldest surviving diving suits in the world made in the early 18th Century CE. The suit was donated during the 1860s to theRaahe Museumin Finland by a Finnish shipowner and a mariner named Captain Johan Leufstadius (1795-1867 CE). The museum is the oldest local museum in Finland and during the 18th Century CE Raahe was a busy shipping and shipbuilding center on the Gulf of Bothnia. The diving suit was used to check the hulls of ships without having to bring them into dry dock. The suit has been attributed to Finland due to the fact that the toes of the feet"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-14T19:14Z 560.1K followers, 10.1K engagements

"Discover Baiae - a journey to Romes sunken city of Decadence : Why did Baiae a symbol of Roman luxury end up beneath the waves During its golden age Baiae served as a luxurious retreat for Roman elite. Located on northwest shore of Gulf of Naples this ancient city was blessed with a mild climate and therapeutic hot springs making it a popular resort from the latter half of 2nd Century BC. Luxurious villas built by affluent Romans along the shoreline added a touch of charm and opulence to Baiae. Architectural sophistication of the town was also evident in its structures often misnamed as"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-09-24T19:30Z 560K followers, 9347 engagements

"Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds); Jaipur Rajasthan - India Rajasthanis a place of royals and many wonders and Hawa Mahal is one such gem. Its not just the architecture Hawa Mahal one of the iconic landmarks ofJaipur and is famed for its pink latticed balconies and windows that offer breathtaking views of the city. Also known as the Palace of the Winds its one of the finest examples of Rajput architecture. The palace was built in 1799 AD by Kachwaha ruler of Jaipur Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh as an extension to the Royal City Palace. It has XXX windows on the outside walls. The honeycomb"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-08T16:44Z 560.1K followers, 7347 engagements

"RAF and Luftwaffe fighters dogfighting above St. Pauls Cathedral during the London Blitz 1940 . The photograph captures the dramatic contrast between faith and fury during the Second World War. St. Pauls Cathedral its dome rising defiantly amid the chaos of the Blitz became a symbol of British resilience as RAF and Luftwaffe fighters waged fierce dogfights overhead. The twisting contrails carved into the sky are traces of that airborne struggle looping like threads of defiance above one of Londons oldest landmarks. For many Londoners seeing St. Pauls still standing after each bombardment"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-15T10:01Z 560.1K followers, 6858 engagements

"Ancient Greek theatre which thrived from around 550-220 BC lay foundations for theatre in western world . The word theatre comes from the Greek name for seeing place and it was in ancient Greece that the worlds first dramas were performed. The ancient Greeks did not go to the theatre like we do simply to be entertained for their plays formed part of religious festivals. The spring festival held in honour of Dionysus involved ritual processions hymns sacrifices and dramas. During three of the five festival days actors performed the plays of three selected dramatists and the plots of these"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-02T20:49Z 559.9K followers, 10.5K engagements

"Ancient Theater of Philippi in background acropolis of city in sunset; East Macedonia Greece Philippi was founded in XXX BC as a colony of Thassos named Krenides in a strategic location in an area rich in agricultural goods timber for ship-building and precious metals. In XXX BC Philip II conquered city completed its fortifications and renamed it Philippi. First phase of the ancient theatre dates to this period. City developed into one of the most important in Macedon. Following Roman conquest of Macedon (148 BC) Philippi became part of first administrative district of Macedonia with"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-09T12:12Z 559.9K followers, 10.7K engagements

"2000 mummified ram heads discovered in ancient temple in Egypt. In 2023 a team of researchers discovered 2000 mummified ram heads inside a temple in one of ancient Egypts oldest and most sacred cities officials said. The team led by researchers with the University of New York were working inside the Temple of Ramses II when they unearthed the massive collection of mummified heads Egypts Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said. Alongside the ram remains the team found mummified goats dogs cows deer and a single ostrich officials said. These were likely offerings left to honour Ramses II who"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-14T03:54Z 560.1K followers, 20.2K engagements

"The Crocodile Rain Spouts of Mali Guardians of Mud and Spirit : Found in the Sahelian village of Djenn Mali these striking crocodile-shaped water spouts are part of the regions Sudano-Sahelian architecture a style that dates back to around the 13th Century CE. Crafted from wood and embedded in adobe walls they channel rainwater away from the mud structures during the heavy seasonal downpours. Dogon people live in Bandiagara Escarpment region of Mali.The carved wooden shutters often used for granaries and houses are decorated with symbolic and mythological motifs that serve both an aesthetic"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-08T07:59Z 560K followers, 15.5K engagements

"The fossilized remains of an Archelon ischyros largest sea turtle species ever documented. The fossil was discovered in South Dakota which was once covered by Western Interior Seaway during Late Cretaceous epoch. Archelon ischyroscould reach up to XXX meters (15 feet) in length from head to tail and weighed over XXX tons (4900 pounds).The species lived approximately XX to XX million years ago.Its shell was similar to that of modern sea turtles and it had paddle-like flippers. According to researchers around X to XX million years ago during the Miocene epoch rivers and wetlands of South"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-11T17:48Z 560.1K followers, 15.8K engagements

"God created the world in seven days but it took Michelangelo four years to depict it on this remarkable ceiling. To any visitor of Michelangelos Sistine Chapel two features become immediately and undeniably apparent: 1) the ceiling is really high up and 2) there are a lot of paintings up there. Because of this the centuries have handed down to us an image of Michelangelo lying on his back wiping sweat and plaster from his eyes as he toiled away year after year suspended hundreds of feet in the air begrudgingly completing a commission that he never wanted to accept in the first place."
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-10T20:03Z 560.1K followers, 10.2K engagements

"Ancient city of Dara located on the southern slope of the Tur Abdin Mountains of Mardin Trkiye . It was established as a garrison city in order to protect the borders of the Eastern Roman Empire from the Sassanids. Dara which has become administrative and military base of Upper Mesopotamia is known as Ephesus of Mesopotamia. Witnessing the war between the Persian Emperor Darius and Alexander the Great the city reveals the thousands of years of history of the region. It was not known exactly when city whose ancient name was Anastasiopolis was founded. According to some sources it was founded"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-10T19:49Z 559.5K followers, 10.1K engagements

"In 1963 Alfred Heineken created a beer bottle that could also function as a brick to build houses in impoverished countries. There are plenty of examples of structures built from recycled materialseven Buddhist temples have been made from them. In Sima Valley California an entire village known as Grandma Prisbeys Bottle Village was constructed from reused glass. But this is no new conceptback in 1960 executives at the Heineken brewery drew up a plan for a brick that holds beer a rectangular beer bottle that could also be used to build homes. Gerard Adriaan Heineken acquired the Haystack"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-03T12:22Z 559.6K followers, 18.7K engagements

"The Greyfriars Bobby Fountain in Edinburgh Scotland 🏴. The statue is a tribute to a Skye Terrier named Bobby who is said to have guarded his owner's grave for XX years in the 19th Century CE. In Edinburgh beneath the Greyfriars Bobby fountain three Dandie Dinmont Terriers sit proudly their wiry coats and long bodies echoing a breed once beloved in Scottish history. The fountain itself is more than a landmarkit is a tribute to devotion both canine and human and a reminder of the unspoken bond between dog and master. Visitors pause there daily drawn by the story of loyalty that has become"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-15T14:07Z 560.1K followers, 6999 engagements

"The Veiled Virgin (early 1850s AD) : This statue was executed in flawless Carrera marble by the renowned Italian sculptor Giovanni Strazza (1818-1875 AD) in Rome Italy. Other examples of Strazza's work may be seen in the Vatican Museums and at the Archbishop's Palace in Milan. The St. John's Veiled Virgin was described byThe Newfoundlander(4 December 1856 AD) as the second such work by Strazza on the subject of a veiled woman. During mid-19th Century AD Italian nationalism was on the rise and there was a resurgence in nationalism in the Italian arts and music. Strazza's Veiled Virgin is of a"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-09-25T09:51Z 559.9K followers, 10.6K engagements

"The Quran manuscript being restored Egypt The Quran copy attributed to caliph Uthmn in the Mashhad Husayn Cairo (until 2006) is the only monumental manuscript preserving almost the complete Qurnic text. With its 1087 leaves (not all are original) each made of one entire animals skin it weights around 80kg. The manuscript is sometimes referred to as Tashkent Quran or Samarkand manuscript. It is considered one of the oldest surviving Quran manuscripts. The size of the manuscript is approximately XX x 46cm. Few researchers had the opportunity to study this copy. Among them Muhammad Sayf"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-15T06:10Z 560.1K followers, 16.5K engagements

"An Iraqi woman dressed in the ceremonial costume of the goddess Ishtar. Ishtar is the Akkadian counterpart of the Sumerian goddess Inanna and the West Semitic goddess Astarte.Ancient Mesopotamia which is centered in modern-day Iraq is considered the birthplace of civilization.The photograph recreates the attire of Ishtar who was the goddess of love war and fertility in ancient Mesopotamian religion.The ceremonial costume is worn in a museum setting surrounded by ancient Mesopotamian artifacts such as a lamassu a protective deity with a human head and a bull or lion's body. This powerful"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-14T14:37Z 560.1K followers, 53.1K engagements

"Egyptian Statue of a deified individual covered with magic spells and deities; belonged to 26th-30th Dynasty (672-342 BC). Magic was fundamental to human life in ancient Egypt. In Ancient Egypt magic was invoked through deities primarily by trained priests but also by pharaohs magicians and ordinary people. It was an integral part of healing rituals and was brought into being using spells and sacred texts. Most prominent use of magic was as protection against evil illness disease and danger; whether it be a snake bite a life-threatening illness or an invading army. Magic was intimately"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-09T12:03Z 560.1K followers, 25.5K engagements

"In 2006 archaeologists in Iran found the skull of a woman nearly 5000 years dead with a prosthetic eye made of tar and animal fat intact in her eye socket. According to experts this super ancient cyclops was a wealthy woman in her late 20s probably royalty which would explain why she had clay vessels ornamental If there were any doubts that eastern Iran was a sophisticated and populous region in the 3rd millennium BC the vast cemetery at Shahr-i-Sokhta has put them to rest. Over the past two decades a team led by Iranian archaeologist Mansour Sajjadi has been working in a 100-acre area that"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-14T04:42Z 560.1K followers, 35.5K engagements

"A Roman Gold Medallion depicting Roman Emperor Caracalla minted in Rome around XXX AD showcases the emperor in profile. The medallion was found as part of a hoard in Abu Qir Egypt.The medallion may have been a prize for victorious athletes possibly from the Olympic Games.The emperor is shown in a heroic style with a spear and shield. Crafted from solid gold this coin bears the ravages of time in its subtle surface scratches. The image of Caracalla laurel-wreathed spear in hand and shield emblazoned with a chariot scene speaks of military prowess and imperial authority. Its survival is a"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-07T10:41Z 560.1K followers, 13.7K engagements

"Ancient Egyptian gold ring with a carnelian bezel carving of a Cat. Dating to 3rd Intermediate Period specifically 1070712 BC this ring is a stunning fusion of precious metal and cultural reverence for the feline. This exquisite piece of jewelry is a direct reflection of Egypts deep appreciation for cats which were often associated with divine protection and royalty. The cat held a special and revered place in ancient Egyptian society. It was not only a beloved pet but also a sacred animal closely associated with the goddess Bastet the deity of the home fertility and protection. Bastet was"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-04T08:48Z 559.9K followers, 11.8K engagements

"The Sanctuary of Santa Maria infra Saxa and the so-called Tempio di Valadier are two sanctuaries and chapel located at the entrance of the Frasassi Caves a remarkable karst cave system in municipality of Genga in the province of Ancona Marche Italy The sanctuary and chapel are located within a few dozen meters of each other on a ledge entrance to the Frasassi cave system. The sanctuary is ancient; it is cited in documents from 1029. It is a simple stone structure built by Benedictine monks to house a burned image of the Madonna. Tempio di Valadier or small octagonal temple is a beautiful"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-11T10:55Z 559.7K followers, 11.5K engagements

"Hitler Stalin Trotsky Freud and Franz Joseph all lived within a couple of miles of each other on the eve of WWI. This map visualization highlights an astonishing historical coincidence five of the most influential figures of 20th Century once lived in close proximity in Vienna Austria around 1913. Sigmund Freud already famous for his work in psychoanalysis lived in Berggasse. Just a few miles away a young and impoverished Adolf Hitler was painting postcards. Nearby the exiled Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky was editing socialist newspapers while Joseph Stalin reportedly passed through"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-12T16:09Z 560.1K followers, 101.3K engagements

"A new DNA study of living and historical members of the Blackfoot Confederacy in the U.S. and Canada suggests that they share a lineage with people from the last ice age : Members of the Blackfoot Confederacy have an ancient lineage that goes back 18000 years meaning that Indigenous peoples living in the Great Plains of Montana and southern Alberta today can trace their origins to ice age predecessors a new DNA study reveals. In the new study published April X 2024 in the journalScience Advances a team of researchers led by three members of the Blackfoot Confederacy investigated the genetic"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-13T13:59Z 560.1K followers, 10.9K engagements

"Ancient Semitic-speaking peoples lived throughout the Ancient Near East including the Levant Mesopotamia Arabian peninsula and the Horn of Africa from the third millennia until the end of antiquity. The languages they spoke are usually divided into three branches: East Central and South Semitic. Proto-Semitic was likely spoken in the 4th millennium BC and the oldest attested forms of Semitic date to the mid-3rd millennium (the Early Bronze Age). Speakers of East Semitic include the Akkadians and the descended cultures of Assyria and Babylonia. Central Semitic combines Northwest Semitic and"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-09T11:54Z 559.9K followers, 32.2K engagements

"Art is an essential characteristic of any civilization. By satisfying basic human needs such as food shelter community laws and religious beliefs cultures begin to produce works of art. In many cases all these developments occur simultaneously. The origins of Egyptian art date back to 4th Millennium BC and over centuries it has been interconnected with the art of neighboring cultures (Syro-Palestinian and Phoenician). It can be divided into two major periods: prehistoric pre-dynastic art and dynastic art. Dynastic art with three main periods follows a non-linear evolution characterized by"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-09T04:24Z 560.1K followers, 8688 engagements

"Ancient Greek city of Ai-Khanoum in Afghanistan was discovered by accident in 1960s but its demise has captivated historians and archaeologists for decades : The city that was lost under desert sands for almost two thousand years was founded by one of Alexander the Greats successors Seleucus I Nicator. It is believed to be historical city of Alexandria on Oxus. Also possibly later named Eucratidia this was one of primary cities ofAlexanders Greco-Bactrian Kingdom. It served as a vital hub for trade and cultural exchange between Greco-Macedonian world and native inhabitants of Bactria. Its"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-02T20:48Z 560K followers, 16.8K engagements

"In a striking photo taken in 1951 King Frederick IX of Denmark is seen proudly displaying his tattooed upper bodyan image that surprised many at the time. Unlike the typical image of royalty Frederick broke tradition with his rugged sailor-like appearance. His tattoos often hidden beneath formal attire reflected a side of him that connected more with seafarers than sovereigns. Frederick IX had a lifelong passion for the sea. Before becoming king he trained as a naval officer and served in the Royal Danish Navy eventually rising to the rank of admiral. His love for sailing was matched by his"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-09T12:05Z 559.5K followers, 26.2K engagements

"A-B-C-D-E-F-G . This famous sequence of letters known to much of the world dates back to 16th Century BC. A fairly small group of traders and merchants known as the Phoenicians created the foundation for the modern English alphabet and other alphabets. They organized a system of XX consonants into what became the alphabet used not only by English speakers but by speakers of many of the world's languages. The Phoenicians lived along the Mediterranean coast in what is now Lebanon. They inhabited a number of different city-states the most famous of which were Tyre Byblos and Sidon. These"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-15T15:19Z 560.1K followers, 9645 engagements

"A colorized photograph of the Temple of Hercules Victor and the Fountain of the Tritons in the Piazza Bocca della Verit in Rome Italy (1865) The Temple of Hercules Victor is the oldest surviving marble building in Rome.The temple is a circular structure ortholos and was mistakenly identified as the Temple of Vesta for some time due to its shape.It was built in the late 2nd Century BC and dedicated to Hercules the protector of olive oil traders.The fountain in the foreground the Fountain of the Tritons was added to the piazza in the early 18th Century. The square of Bocca della Verit seen here"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-13T19:14Z 560.1K followers, 10.2K engagements

"Midyat which is a museum city like Mardin - Trkiye Midyat was an important Assyrian settlement; as the name of Midyat district which is understood to be established by Assyrians according to available documents is defined as cave town Matiate in 9th Century BC Assyria Tablets. It was the only town with an ethnic Assyrian majority in the Ottoman Empire made up of Syriac Orthodox Chaldean Catholic and Protestants. The first Muslims in Midyat were staying in the caves. Midyat has always been under siege and pillaged throughout the history. Lastly one third of town residents have died in the dark"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-11T10:30Z 559.9K followers, 8606 engagements

"Then vs Now : Arch of Ctesiphon (Taq Kasra) located 40km south of Baghdad Iraq . Taq Kasra holds a prominent place in history as one of the few remnants of the great city of Ctesiphon the capital of Parthian and Sassanian Empires. Its construction is believed to have been initiated during the rule of Ardeshir I founder of Sassanian Empire 3rd Century AD. This period marked a renaissance in Persian architecture with a distinct focus on monumental structures that exemplified the power and cultural identity of the empire. It was built in 6th Century AD. It is the worlds largest brick vault and"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-04T03:16Z 559.6K followers, 23.3K engagements

"Memento Mori made of ivory and ebony attributed to Chicart Bailly (1520-1530 AD) from Paris The term memento mori Latin for "remember that you must die" refers to artistic creations designed to remind viewers of the inevitability of death and the transient nature of earthly pleasures. These works were not merely macabre decorations but served as moral and spiritual reflections on the brevity of life urging individuals to live virtuously in preparation for the afterlife. This particular piece demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship and symbolic complexity. One side typically features an"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-06T21:08Z 560.1K followers, 11.3K engagements

"In Ancient Egypt Blue (irtyu) was colour of heavens and hence represented universe. Many temples sarcophagi and burial vaults have a deep blue roof speckled with tiny yellow stars. Blue is also colour of water and hence colour of Nile and primeval waters of chaos (Nun). As a result colour blue was associated with fertility rebirth and power of creation. Blue glass or faience hippopotami were popular symbols of Nile and creator god Amun was often depicted with a blue face. According to myth hair of gods was made of precious Lapis Lazuli (khesbedj). A number of Pharaohs imitated god and were"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-12T15:30Z 560.1K followers, 18.2K engagements

"Unboxing The Statue of Liberty Gifted from France 1885 🗽 This extraordinary photograph captures the uncrated face of the Statue of Liberty in 1885 shortly after its arrival from France. Officially titled the Liberty Enlightening the World the monument was conceived as a gift from the French people to the United States a celebration of the nations shared commitment to liberty democracy and the enduring spirit of revolution. The statue was designed by sculptor Frdric Auguste Bartholdi and engineered by Gustave Eiffel whose iron framework would later inspire the Eiffel Tower. After nearly a"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-15T06:07Z 560.1K followers, 8284 engagements

"The Grand Bazaar (Kapalar) or Covered Market; located between Bayezid II Mosque and Nur Osmaniye Mosque Istanbul Trkiye The Grand Bazaar witness the magic of history throughout the phases of time. It is a place that will remind you of Arabian Nights and One Thousand and One Nights which you see in movies or read about its magic in books. It is considered one of worlds oldest and largest covered bazaars. Grand Bazaar includes 4000 stores and about 25000 employees. Market attracts almost 400000 people daily and more on its busiest days. The bazaar was ranked in 2014 as the most visited tourist"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-04T03:12Z 559.9K followers, 11.7K engagements

"The world-famous XXX year-old mummies from Qilakitsoq were found in a cave in 1972 by a couple of brothers who were out hunting for grouse : Qilakitsoq Mummies; are probably one of Greenlands most famous treasures and they are tucked away in a corner of Greenland National Museum & Archives. Qilakitsoq an old Inuit settlement on the Nuussuaq peninsula on the west coast of Greenland around 450km north of the Arctic Circle. In 1972 two brothers on a grouse hunt found a number of XXX year-old mummies in the same grave underneath an outcrop of rock. Owing to a combination of the particular"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-07T21:48Z 559.9K followers, 9602 engagements

"Nestled amidst the vast expanse of the southeastern Pacific Ocean Easter Island or Rapa Nui stands as a testament to human resilience and ingenuity. Home to the iconic moai statues that have captivated the imagination of generations this remote island harbors secrets that defy conventional understanding. Among these mysteries lies the enigmatic script of Rongorongo a linguistic puzzle that has long confounded archaeologists and historians alike. For centuries scholars have grappled with the origins of Rongorongo debating whether it was a product of indigenous innovation or influenced by"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-02-25T10:30Z 559.9K followers, 10.3K engagements

"A 1885 CE photograph of an ancient Maya statue found deep in the jungles of Honduras. The Maya people have been called many names over the years such as the mysterious Maya and the magnificent Maya and many scholarly books have been written about this ancient Mesoamerican civilization. Many years before European explorers arrived in the New World the Maya people were already constructing vast cities studying astrology and developing a complex written language in the jungles and coastal plains of Mesoamerica. However when Spanish conquerors arrived in the 1500s they found the Maya cities"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-09-23T19:55Z 559.5K followers, 37.6K engagements

"The Lion of Lucerne (Lion Monument) a memorial located in Lucerne Switzerland. This monument is a rock relief carved into the cliff face of a former sandstone quarry and features a dying lion. Sculpted during the early part of the 19th Century the purpose of the Lion of Lucerne was to commemorate the Swiss Guards who lost their lives in 1792 AD during the French Revolution. The Lion of Lucerne was designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen a famous Danish sculptor who lived between 18th-19th Centuries. The man who was responsible for the actual carving of the monument however was a stonemason from"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-12T15:55Z 560.1K followers, 18.2K engagements

"A magnificent bronze statue of Hadrian now on display at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem was found by chance by an American tourist in Tel Shalem (Beth Shean Valley Israel) on 25th July 1975 while searching for ancient coins with a metal detector. Tel Shalem was once occupied by a detachment of 6th Roman Legion (Legio VI Ferrata). The XX fragments of this statue were found in a building which stood at the center of the camp perhaps in theprincipia(headquarters tent or building). This remarkable statue was apparently used for the ritual worship of the emperor. Evidence suggests that it may have"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-03T19:13Z 560.1K followers, 24.8K engagements

"The giant lemons of Capri - Cedro Citrons : Cedro citron originated in the southern Mediterranean region. Research has indicated that it has its origins in the fertile crescent known once as Mesopotamia. Citron varieties date back to at least 4000 years where they appeared in paintings on the walls of tombs in Egypt. They were most likely brought to Greece by the armies of Alexander the Great and from there to Italy. Ancient Greek botanist Theophrastus called them the fruit of Persia. Roman scures paintings and even the remnant of a mosaic in Pompeii depicts a citron. The fruit was first"
X Link @archeohistories 2024-07-14T21:18Z 560.1K followers, 56.9K engagements

"In 1978 taking the A Train to Far Rockaway was more than just a commute; it was a journey that connected the bustling heart of Manhattan to the quieter beachside neighborhood of Far Rockaway in Queens. As a vital part of New York Citys expansive subway system the A Train provided an efficient way for city dwellers to navigate the sprawling metropolis. The ride was a snapshot of the city's diversity filled with a mix of commuters tourists and residents all bound for different destinations but sharing the same underground journey. The subway cars of 1978 were far from modern with worn seats and"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-15T14:02Z 560.1K followers, 6198 engagements

"Photo from 1974 when first extensive collection of Terracotta warriors was first discovered in Xi'an Shaanxi China Photo is remarkable because it reveals original bright colors that were painted onto these life-size clay warriors more than 2000 years ago before rapid deterioration. On March XX 1974 thefirst in an extensive collection of terracotta warriorswas discovered in Xian China. Localfarmerscame across pieces of a clay figure and these shards led to the discovery of an ancienttomb vast in its size and number ofartifacts. Tombwas ordered to be built byQin Shi Huangdi (r. 221-207 BC) the"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-13T04:04Z 560.1K followers, 45.8K engagements

"Then vs Now : Temple of Athena Nike on the Acropolis of Athens in Greece The temple of Athena Nike (Athena as a goddess of victory) is the smallest temple at the Acropolis in Athens placed at its southwest corner at the edge of a high cliff. Its construction was completed in XXX BC during the so-called High Classical Period according to the design of Kallikrates (the same architect who was responsible for the construction of Parthenon). The temple by Kallikrates replaced an earlier small temple which got completely destroyed during the Persian wars. The spot highly vulnerable to attack but"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-03T19:16Z 559.9K followers, 14.6K engagements

"The Cave of Theopetra just 5km away from Meteora ranks among the most important archeological prehistoric sites of Greece. Over the past decades it has revealed many prehistoric findings from many different periods of our prehistory. Stone tools burials animal remains the oldest known man-made structure are only a few of them. This unique cave with its great location its superb access to fresh clean water and its vantage point served as a magnet for early inhabitants who could recognize from miles away from such key advantages. Early prehistoric settlers used it continuously for more than"
X Link @archeohistories 2024-09-21T13:55Z 560K followers, 17.8K engagements

"Rapa Nui (or Easter Island as it is commonly known) is home to the enigmatic Moai stone monoliths that have stood watch over the island landscape for hundreds of years. Their existence is a marvel of human ingenuity and their meaning a source of some mystery. Ancient Rapanui carvers worked at the behest of the elite ruling class to carve nearly 1000 Moai because they and the community at large believed the statues capable of producing agricultural fertility and thereby critical food supplies according to a new study from Jo Anne Van Tilburg director of the Easter Island Statue Project"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-14T04:00Z 560.1K followers, 9899 engagements

"The peninsula of Sirmione is protected by an imposing medieval fortress: the Scaliger Castle of Sirmione. It is one of the best preserved medieval castles in Italy and a rare example of lake fortification. But above all it is a place that exudes centuries of history and a magical atmosphere surrounded by the crystal clear water of Lake Garda. The town center of Sirmione to which the castle provides access is located on the southern shore of the lake on a peninsula that acts as a watershed between the territory of Brescia and Verona. Castello Scaligero (Scaligero Castle) in commune of Sirmione"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-12T07:15Z 560.1K followers, 18.5K engagements

"The "Trsor de la Mer" perfume bottle designed by Ren Lalique in 1936 is a stunning example of his innovative approach to glass art. It was created as a limited edition for Saks Fifth Avenue a detail that adds to its exclusivity and historical significance. The bottle is a two-part container shaped like an oyster shell designed to hold a small pearl-shaped perfume bottle inside. The opalescent glass gives it a milky iridescent quality perfectly evoking the soft glow of a pearl and the shimmering surface of a mollusk. This piece is a masterful representation of Lalique's lifelong fascination"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-09-13T06:00Z 560.1K followers, 35.7K engagements

"Octopus Vase (1500 BC) from Palaikastro Crete - Greece This vase found at Palaikastro a wealthy site on the far eastern coast of Crete is the perfect example of elite Minoan ceramic manufacture. It is 27cm high wheel-made hand-painted and meant to hold a valuable liquid perhaps oil of some kind. Its shape is somewhat unusual constructed by slipping together while still leather hard (clay that is not quite dry) two shallow plates which had been made on a fast spinning potters wheel and with highly refined clay. The circular bases of these shallow plates are still visible in the center of both"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-09-16T20:16Z 559.6K followers, 13.5K engagements

"With over XX% of its land occupied by the Sahara Desert Algeria is a hear of the mighty Sahara Desert. The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world encompassing over XXX million square miles which is roughly the size of the entire United States. The expansion starts fromSaharan Atlasas a stony desert gradually changing into a sand dune desert inland. For as long as time can remember people have lived within or on the edge of this land and still today there are many nomadic tribes in Algeria who call the Sahara home. Over XXX million people live within the borders of this desert and at"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-05T02:31Z 560K followers, 10.9K engagements

"Pre Columbian Basalt Sculpture of a Homosexual Copulating Couple (1000-1500 CE) - Costa Rica This unusual Costa Rican sculpture is of two naked males wearing flat headdresses engaging in a homosexual activity. Carved of basalt stone the sculpture is highly stylized and created in a simple minimal manner. The larger man stands behind with his hands firmly holding the shoulders of the smaller man. Such pose generates the feeling of tension more of a power play between the men than the sexual connotation. Although such scene of homosexual activity may have a certain connotation for people today"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-02T12:00Z 560.1K followers, 38.2K engagements

"An international team of researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig Germany achieves completely new insights into Bronze Age marriage rules and family structures in Greece. Analyses of ancient genomes show that the choice of marriage partners was determined by one's own kinship. When Heinrich Schliemann discovered the gold-rich shaft tombs of Mycenae with their famous gold masks over XXX years ago he could only speculate about the relationship of the people buried in them. Now with the help of the analysis of ancient genomes it has been possible for the"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-09-08T19:34Z 560.1K followers, 146K engagements

"Archaeologists have recovered the remains of an individual who may have been taken from the Senegambia region of West Africa by Portuguese slave traders between 1630-1760. These remains were found at a prehistoric shell midden site on the southern coast of Portugal offering a poignant link between the transatlantic slave trade and the regions history. The remains are from a first-generation African individual who lived during the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade period. The specimen provides insights into the life and death of enslaved people in Portugal. The research combined multiple lines of"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-14T04:48Z 560.1K followers, 7369 engagements

"Londons Transport Route XXX operating in the mid-20th century was part of the citys extensive network of buses that connected various suburbs to the heart of the metropolis. The route was one of the many that serviced the bustling communities outside central London providing vital transportation for workers students and families to navigate the citys sprawling landscape. As London grew these routes were essential in linking the residential areas with the citys commercial and cultural hubs. In the 1960s and 1970s buses like the ones on Route XXX became an iconic part of daily life for"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-13T08:06Z 560.1K followers, 6199 engagements

"Ancient Greek Earrings (400 BC) : A side-by-side comparison of Angelina Jolie as the character Olympias in the 2004 film Alexanderand a piece of ancient Greek jewelry. Olympias was the mother of Alexander the Great. The film Alexander was directed by Oliver Stone and starred Colin Farrell as the titular character. Delicate gold earrings crafted during the Classical period of ancient Greece around XXX BC. These finely detailed ornaments often featured miniature sculptures such as winged figures sirens or mythological scenes showcasing the eras mastery of metalwork and symbolism. Likely worn by"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-09T07:29Z 560.1K followers, 20.4K engagements

"The first soccer ball and the beginnings of playing soccer in Croatia According to oral accounts but also various written sources the accepted thesis is that the English brought the first real leather soccer ball to upanja in 1880 during the construction of the tannin factory as well as the rules of playing soccer. Although the factory began operating in 1883 some of the English had been based in upanja since 1880 so that year is taken as the beginning of playing soccer in upanja and Croatia. Since more people were needed to play English sometimes included local residents in soccer"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-13T19:39Z 560.1K followers, 8880 engagements

"How the Moai of Easter Island were made and moved. Located in southeastern Pacific Ocean Easter Island also known as Rapa Nui is famous for immense carved stone statues called moai. A completed moai is made of three parts: a large yellow body a red hat or topknot (pukao) and white inset eyes with coral iris. Approximately 1000 of these sculptures shaped with humanoid faces and torsos were created most of which range between 6ft-33ft tall and weighing several tons. Carving of the moai is thought to have begun shortly after people arrived on the island 1200 and ended 1650. Take a look at some"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-04T16:31Z 560.1K followers, 11.1K engagements

"The Eye of Horus symbol representing protection health and restoration. The Eye of Horus is one of the best-known symbols of ancient Egypt. Known also as the Wadjet this magical symbol is believed to provide protection health and rejuvenation. Due to its powerful protective powers the Eye of Horus was popularly used by the ancient Egyptians both the living and the dead as amulets. Even today the Eye of Horus continues to be used as a symbol of protection. The origin of the Eye of Horus may be found in the myth of Set and Osiris. The ancient Egyptians believed that Osiris was the king of"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-06T14:44Z 559.8K followers, 20K engagements

"Muammar Gaddafi with a guard from his Amazonian protection detail in Cairo 1994 . The guards formally known as the Revolutionary Nuns were an all-female elite unit personally selected by Gaddafi to serve as his protectors. Their presence blended image ideology and intimidation. Gaddafi claimed that choosing women as guards symbolized progress and gender empowerment within his regime. However critics argued it was more spectacle than substance designed to reinforce his cult of personality and project a sense of unpredictability to foreign leaders. The women were reportedly required to take"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-12T16:08Z 560.1K followers, 17.3K engagements

"A 18th Century AD Ceremonial Armor for a High Ranking Chinese Official of the Imperial Palace Guard - Imperial Guards of Qing dynasty (1644-1912 AD) were a select detachment of Manchuand Mongolbannermenresponsible for guarding Forbidden CityinBeijing Emperor and Emperor's family. Imperial Guards were divided into three groups; Guard Corps was assigned to protect imperial palace. Soldiers from Manchu and Mongol banners would be admitted to serve in the unit. Guard corps was about ten times the size of the Vanguard and Imperial Bodyguards and was the largest formation of the Imperial Guards."
X Link @archeohistories 2025-09-28T07:05Z 560.1K followers, 13.3K engagements

"In 1949 Christmas shopping in Glasgow was a far cry from today's convenience of supermarkets and online stores. This woman inspecting the plump turkeys and chooks at Harry McGhees fishmonger and poulterer shop on Argyle Street in Anderston had to visit multiple specialty shops just to gather all the ingredients for the holiday feast. At McGhee's the birds were displayed proudly hung up for customers to inspect in the daylightsomething that would likely be frowned upon by health inspectors today. The interior of the shop was adorned with polished black-and-white tiles and sawdust covered the"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-13T19:33Z 560.1K followers, 9861 engagements

"The legacy of Tombili - the cat will live forever : Tombili was one of the many street cats in Istanbul Trkiye. A statue was erected to honour her and this is the story behind it. Cities in Trkiye are famous with cats roaming free. Although the cats live o streets it is hard to call them strays or feral cats. They co-habit with people for centuries. They are part of urban culture in Trkiye. Recently an award-winningdocumentaryon the lives of cats in Istanbul was in cinemas as you may have seen it already. Individuals and sometimes municipalities take care of the needs of these beloved"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-03T19:11Z 560.1K followers, 11.2K engagements

"Philip II was King of Macedon and the father of Alexander the Great. At his death (336 BC) the king was buried with a royal ceremonial under the Great Tumulus in Vergina. It is fortunate that this truly monumental tomb was never plundered and was unearthed in 1977 by renowned Greek archaelogist Manolis Andronikos making it a worldwide sensation. Among the grave findings of the Tomb II was an impressive suit of armour which given unique body form of the wearer described in ancient texts most probably belonged to Phillip personal atire. At present the fully restored armour is displayed at the"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-09T12:00Z 560.1K followers, 37.9K engagements

"The Pashupati Seal excavated from ancient ruins of Mohenjo-daro remains one of the most enigmatic and intriguing artifacts of the Indus Valley Civilization. Discovered during the Archaeological Survey of India's 192829 exploration this steatite seal dating back to Intermediate I Period (23502000 BC) offers a rare glimpse into the religious and cultural milieu of one of the world's earliest urban societies. At the heart of the Pashupati Seal is a depiction that has sparked considerable debate among historians and archaeologists: a seated possibly tricephalic figure surrounded by animals. This"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-09T08:18Z 560.1K followers, 7412 engagements

"Inner Mongolian Child - the little 'Mongolian Girl' has a laugh with her Camel : The Bactrian or two-humped camel permits the Mongols to transport heavy loads through the desert and other inhospitable terrain. The camel is invaluable not only for transporting the folded gers and other household furnishings when the Mongols move to new pastureland but also to carry goods designed for trade. A camel could endure the heat of the Gobi desert could drink enormous quantities of water and then continue for days without liquid required less pasture than other pack animals and could extract food from"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-07T21:36Z 560.1K followers, 16.3K engagements

"Tarantine gold earrings are an exquisite example of ancient Greek jewelry specifically from the Greek city of Tarentum (modern-day Taranto Italy) a prominent colony of Sparta in southern Italy These earrings dating to the 4th Century BC showcase the high level of craftsmanship and intricate design characteristic of Hellenistic jewelry. Tarentum was known for producing some of the finest gold jewelry in the ancient Greek world and these earrings exemplify the city's artistic and technical prowess. The design of the Tarantine gold earrings typically features delicate intricate filigree work and"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-11T17:51Z 560.1K followers, 10.4K engagements

"The ghost ship USS Sachem a WWI vessel once rode by both Thomas Edison and Madonna now marooned in a Kentucky creek. Hidden deep within a Kentucky creek rests the rusted remains of a ship that once sailed through two world wars. The USS Sachem began her life in 1902 as a private luxury yacht before being commissioned by the U.S. Navy during World War I. She served as a patrol vessel and later as a platform for scientific experiments conducted by the inventor Thomas Edison who used her for torpedo detection research. After the war the vessel returned to civilian hands only to be called into"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-14T14:38Z 560.1K followers, 9318 engagements

"This striking fresco known as Fisherman was discovered in the ancient settlement of Akrotiri on Thera (modern-day Santorini) in the Cyclades Greece . Dating back to around 1600 BC it is a remarkable example of Minoan art showcasing the vibrant culture of the Bronze Age. The artwork depicts a young fisherman holding two strings of freshly caught fish his muscular frame and dynamic pose highlighting the skill of Minoan artists in capturing movement and realism. The use of bold colorsdeep blues earthy reds and stark whitesadds to its visual appeal while the detailed rendering of the fish"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-12T06:06Z 560.1K followers, 51.3K engagements

"The Avalon Theatre located on Catalina Island off the coast of California is a stunning historical landmark that has been a beloved part of the island's cultural landscape since its opening in 1929. The theatre was designed in a distinctive Art Deco style with elegant architecture and intricate details that set it apart as one of the most beautiful theatres of its time. It became a central hub for entertainment on the island drawing visitors from across the world to experience its charm and grandeur. The Avalon Theatre's majestic interior complete with a large curved screen plush seating and"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-08T16:45Z 560K followers, 7899 engagements

"A Lamassu or Protective Deity from the Palace of Assyrian King Sargon II (r. 722-705 BC). This 16ft high and weighs XX tons sculpture was excavated during archaeological exploration between 1928-1932 at Dur-Sharrukin (present day Khorsabad in northern Iraq). At the time Dur-Sharrukin was the capitol of what is now known as the Neo-Assyrian Empire. The city was abandoned after Sargon II died in battle in XXX BC against the province of Tabal in Anatolia (Trkiye) and the capitol was then moved to Nineveh. The large sculpture fragments that were excavated at Khorsabad were packed in crates and"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-03T08:05Z 560K followers, 17.9K engagements

"Petra - a historic "Rose City" in Jordan Petra; situated between Red Sea and Dead Sea and inhabited since prehistoric times rock-cut capital city of Nabateans became during Hellenistic and Roman times a major caravan centre for incense of Arabia the silks of China and the spices of India a crossroads between Arabia Egypt and Syria-Phoenicia. Petra is half-built half-carved into rock and is surrounded by mountains riddled with passages and gorges. An ingenious water management system allowed extensive settlement of an essentially arid area during Nabataean Roman and Byzantine periods. It is"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-04T16:15Z 559.9K followers, 9212 engagements

"Ancient Mural Painting In The Nubian Pyramids Depicting A Giant Carrying Two Elephants - The pyramids of Nubia are located in the city of Mero former capital of the Kingdom of Kush.In these structures there is an old mural where a giant is seen lifting two elephants. In the royal cemetery of ancient Kingdom of Kush there is a group of XX pyramids made of sandstone and red brick. Many of these are dilapidated the fault of time and looters.Decorations on these monumentsspeak volumes about how global kingdom was.However there is one that is especially striking. The giant of the ancient mural."
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-08T22:56Z 560.1K followers, 11.6K engagements

"According to studies the Portasar temple complex is more than 18000 years old. It is one of the largest and oldest ritual-religious complexes in the world. Its construction testifies to the high level of development of the Armenian people and their ancestors Vagradyan said. The temple complex ofPortasar (Gbekli-Tp) is located on the highest point of a mountain ridge 15km to the north-east of the ancient city of Edessa in the province of Shanlurfa (historical Western Armenia) in the southeast of Trkiye It is one of the oldest and largest megalithic structures in the world. The fact that the"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-08T08:07Z 560.1K followers, 20.9K engagements

"The transformation of Baiae from an elegant resort to a submerged city narrates a captivating saga of ascension and fall. The citys decline was a result of bradyseism the gradual rise and fall of the Earths surface due to hydrothermal and seismic activity. This natural phenomenon caused much of Baiae to sink disappearing beneath the waves similar to the peppered west coast regions affected by tectonic movements. The citys fate was sealed by a Muslim invasion in 8th Century which led to its further decline. The same volcanic activity that once attracted the Roman elite with its therapeutic hot"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-09-24T19:31Z 559.9K followers, 4747 engagements

"Lascaux Cave - the Sistine Chapel of the Paleolithic Period : Lascaux Cave is a Palaeolithic cave situated in southwestern France near village of Montignac in Dordogne region which houses some of most famous examples of prehistoric cave paintings. Close to XXX paintings mostly of animals - dot the interior walls of the cave in impressive compositions. Horses are the most numerous but deer aurochs ibex bison and even some felines can also be found. Besides these paintings which represent most of the major images there are also around 1400 engravings of a similar order. The art dated to"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-01-06T10:43Z 559.9K followers, 72.1K engagements

"Prostitution in ancient Rome was legal public and widespread. Even Roman men of the highest social status were free to engage prostitutes of either sex without incurring moral disapproval as long as they demonstrated self-control and moderation in the frequency and enjoyment of sex. Latin literature also often refers to prostitutes. Real-world practices are documented by provisions of Roman law that regulate prostitution. Inscriptions especially graffiti from Pompeii uncover practice of prostitution in Ancient Rome. Some large brothels in 4th Century AD when Rome was becoming Christianized"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-05T19:11Z 560.1K followers, 17.4K engagements

""Mujer de la clase rica" (A woman of the wealthy class) - a vintage portrait of Filipina mestiza taken in 1875 CE by Dutch photographer Francisco van Camp. It is considered as the oldest Philippine photo of peninsular class in 19th Century CE Filipino society. Francisco van Campwas a 19th Century CE Dutch photographer based in Manila Philippinesand one of the pioneers of this art in Asian country (then aSpanish Colony). Some of his portraits and photographs are well known such as one representing a Chinese-Filipino mestiza made around 1875 CE. He had continued with this photographic trade the"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-07T16:38Z 559.7K followers, 8332 engagements

"Orient Express is one of the few true relics we have of 'Old World' splendor . Orient Express was a long-distance passenger train service created in 1883 AD by Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits (CIWL) that operated in Europe until 2009. Presently Venice-Simplon Orient Express train a private venture by Belmond using original CIWL carriages from 1920s and 1930s continues to run from London to Venice and to other destinations in Europe including the original route from Paris to Istanbul. The carriages (rolling-stock) which now make up the world famous Venice Simplon Orient Express luxury"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-07T10:53Z 560.1K followers, 13.6K engagements

"In 1510 Michelangelo took a yearlong break from painting the Sistine Chapel. The frescoes painted after this break are characteristically different from the ones he painted before it and are emblematic of what we think of when we envision the Sistine Chapel paintings. These are the paintings like The Creation of Adam where the narratives have been pared down to only the essential figures depicted on a monumental scale. Because of these changes Michelangelo is able to convey a strong sense of emotionality that can be perceived from the floor of the chapel. Indeed the imposing figure of God in"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-10T20:04Z 559.8K followers, 4537 engagements

"Pula Arena a Roman amphitheater located in Pula on the southern tip of Istria peninsula north-western Croatia . It has been estimated that there are around XXX Roman amphitheaters that are still surviving today. Pula Arena is unique as it has often been claimed that this amphitheater is only remaining Roman amphitheater to have four side towers and with all three Roman architectural orders entirely preserved. As a comparison it has been claimed that the famous Coliseum in Rome has had two-thirds of its original structure destroyed over the millennia. The amphitheater in Pula is known as an"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-10T11:49Z 559.5K followers, 7642 engagements

"Mikladalurs Kpakonan on the Faroe Islands - Denmark : Selkies are a variation on the mermaid concept in Scottish Irish Icelandic and Faroese folklore. They live in the sea as seals but can shed their seal hide to become human on land. If their seal skin is hidden or stolen they are unable to return to the sea. This 9ft bronze and stainless steel statue of Kpakonan (The Seal Wife) was created by Hans Pauli Olsen and was installed in the Mikladalur Harbor on Kalsoy one of the Faroe Islands on August 1st 2014. The statue commemorates myths about selkies and in particular two well known myths"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-09-23T08:19Z 560K followers, 39.4K engagements

"An "Etruscan werewolf" refers to a daemon-wolf figure not a shapeshifter in the modern sense symbolizing a restless soul in the Etruscan belief system often depicted with the body of a man and head of a wolf representing a spirit bound to the world of the dead. These figures were associated with the underworld and death appearing on tomb paintings and objects like the Pontic plate. The wolf as a twilight and nocturnal animal symbolized liminality (a state of transition) in Etruscan culture particularly in relation to the passage between life and death. Etruscans linked the wolf with the god"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-09T19:56Z 560.1K followers, 29.1K engagements

"A 5th Century BC Greek "Cooker" three (or four) stoves an oven and grill; found on Greek island of Delos. Ancient Greek Clay Anthrakia; also known as Charcoal Stove used for cooking and heating commonly used on Island of Delos Greece (6th-1st Century BC). With an extremely impressive design made of clay it served needs of household like electric stove today. Archaeological Museum of Delos #archaeohistories"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-13T04:06Z 560.1K followers, 18.1K engagements

"A 1906 photograph offers a rare glimpse into the early days of Coca-Cola showcasing the syrup that was initially sold to pharmacies and soda fountains as a key ingredient for creating the drink. At this time Coca-Cola was still marketed as a medicinal tonic promising to alleviate ailments such as headaches and fatigue. The image captures the simplicity of the syrup's packaging reflecting the humble beginnings of what would later become one of the most recognized brands in the world. This photograph provided by Kevin Trotman highlights Coca-Cola's early role as a product primarily sold to"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-06T21:03Z 559.9K followers, 16.3K engagements

"Iraqi prisoner of war comforting his 4-year-old son in Najaf Iraq March XX 2003. The photo won the Pulitzer Prize. The photograph captures an Iraqi prisoner of war sitting on the ground his head covered by a black hood gently placing his hand over his childs eyes. The boy barefoot and frightened sits against his fathers lap amid coils of barbed wire. Taken in Najaf during the early days of the Iraq War it distills the human cost of conflict more powerfully than any statistic could. In March 2003 U.S. forces advanced into Iraq under the premise of dismantling weapons of mass destruction. Towns"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-12T16:11Z 560.1K followers, 74.8K engagements

"Kriva Cuprija (Crooked Bridge) in Mostar Bosnia and Herzegovina Beside the famous Stari Most (Old Bridge) a genuine symbol of the town destroyed in 1993 there is another ancient bridge in Mostar: Kriva Cuprija (Crooked Bridge).It crosses the Rabobolja creek a right-bank affluent of the Neretva River. The exact date of its construction and the name of its founder are not known researchers assumed that bridge was possibly built in 1558 CE it is believed to have been built as a trial attempt for the following more daring construction. Kriva Cuprija is a stone one-arch bridge of small dimension"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-03T12:19Z 559.9K followers, 6492 engagements

"Acropolis Theater of Pergamon in Bergama - Trkiye The first traces of Greek Theatre of Pergamon situated on west side of castle hill can be dated back to early 5th Century BC. Today dominatingcaveawas built in late 5th Century BC. Spectators had access to their seats via theatre terrace. Current theatre was built in mid 3rd Century BC at the beginning of Attalid dynasty and renovated extensively byKing Eumenes II (r. 197-159 BC). Theatre is said to have had seating capacity of 10000 and the cavea (seating area) was steepest in the ancient world. The XX rows of seats were arranged on three"
X Link @archeohistories 2025-10-11T10:53Z 559.9K followers, 9232 engagements