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@histories_arch Avatar @histories_arch ArchaeoHistories

ArchaeoHistories posts on X about the world, egypt, france, history the most. They currently have XXXXXXX followers and XXX posts still getting attention that total XXXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.

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Social topic influence the world 4.22%, egypt #400, france #47, history 3.61%, art 3.01%, the first 2.41%, remarkable #318, ocean 2.41%, paris #52, greece XXXX%

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Top assets mentioned Arkadiko (DIKO) Viking Holdings Ltd (VIK) Granite Construction Inc. (GVA) Theopetra (THEO)

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"A local hiker in Norway spotted an old sandal peeking out of the snow in August 2019. He snapped a few photographs of the find and shared its coordinates with Secrets of the Ice a glacial archaeology program that has previously unearthed 1300 year-old wooden skis a 1700 year-old tunic and thousands of other artifacts preserved in Norways glaciers and ice patches. The hikers message arrived just in time for the team to safely recover the sandal. Racing to beat a snowstorm scheduled to blanket the area the researchers spent a full day excavating the shoe and other nearby objects The very next"
X Link 2025-12-02T06:12Z 249.9K followers, 212.8K engagements

"This illustration depicts the main types of gladiators in ancient Rome professional fighters who became central to the bloody spectacles of the amphitheater. Drawn from diverse backgrounds: slaves prisoners of war criminals and even freeborn volunteers seeking fame or fortune gladiators trained in specialized schools to master weapons tactics and endurance. They were classified into distinctive types such as the Thraex Murmillo Samnite Retiarius among others each with equipment and fighting styles inspired by Romes conquered peoples and adapted to create dramatic contrasts in the arena. The"
X Link 2025-12-06T08:54Z 249.9K followers, 5368 engagements

"Bucephalus (355-326 BC) The most famous legendary war horse of antiquity owned by Alexander the Great. He accompanied Alexander the Great on his campaigns from Macedonia to India. He died after the Battle of the Hydaspes in northern India and was buried in Bucephalus. Bucephalus is a city founded by Alexander the Great in memory of Bucephalus located in present-day Pakistan and called Jhelum. According to Plutarch Bucephalus was one of the horses brought to Macedonia from Thessaly for training. In XXX BC Philoneicus a horse trader offered it to King Philip for sale. When the horse was"
X Link 2025-12-08T12:05Z 249.9K followers, 35.5K engagements

"Hotel Uzbekistan is one of the most iconic examples of Soviet modernist architecture in Tashkent - Uzbekistan Completed in 1974 its design combines the monumental forms typical of late Soviet construction with ornamental patterns inspired by traditional Uzbek motifs. The buildings defining feature is its vast concrete faade composed of repeating geometric modules that create a lattice-like screen. This patterned surface not only gives the hotel its unique visual identity but also provides shade adapting the structure to the regions hot climate. Slightly curved in plan the building dominates"
X Link 2025-12-08T17:27Z 249.9K followers, 8463 engagements

"Mayapn was the last major capital of the Postclassic Maya civilization (12001450 AD) on the Yucatn Peninsula (modern-day Mexico ) . Founded in mid-13th Century AD after the collapse of Chichn Itz it served as the center of the Mayapn League which united the city-states of northern Yucatn. A walled city densely populated (1500020000 inhabitants) Mayapn was governed by a communal system of government called "multepal" most powerful family being the Cocom dynasty. In mid-15th Century (14411461 AD) city was sacked and burned during a Xiu family rebellion against the Cocom and it never regained"
X Link 2025-12-08T17:40Z 249.9K followers, 6082 engagements

"People finding themselves in museums 😳🤔 It's said that there are seven people in the world who look like you. Seven "strange twins" with identical faces but no family connection roam the earth. Since ancient times the concept of a doppelganger (meaning "walking beside you") has been a troubling sign. There are legends that seeing your double is a bad omen. But today it's easier than ever to spot one. #archaeohistories"
X Link 2025-12-09T05:12Z 249.9K followers, 6744 engagements

"Flicette a Parisian stray cat who became the first and only cat to travel to space. She was launched by French scientists on a suborbital flight on October XX 1963 as part of the French space program. Flicette was one of XX female cats trained for spaceflight initially identified only as C341 to prevent scientists from becoming attached. Electrodes were implanted into her skull to monitor neurological activity and responses during the flight. She reached an altitude of 157km (98 miles) and experienced XX minutes in microgravity returning safely to Earth. The mission provided valuable data on"
X Link 2025-11-28T17:38Z 249.9K followers, 29.5K engagements

"The silver bracelets of Queen Hetepheres I are among the earliest known silver objects in Egypt offering a rare look into Old Kingdom luxury. Their refined craftsmanship reflects the artistic brilliance of the 4th Dynasty court and its devotion to symbolic design. Each bracelet features a butterfly motif created with vivid semi-precious stones showcasing both elegance and meaning. Their beauty highlights the queens elevated status within early royal history. Made of silver turquoise lapis lazuli and carnelian the bracelets demonstrate the Egyptians mastery of combining imported and native"
X Link 2025-12-05T08:35Z 249.9K followers, 15.4K engagements

"It was common for Ancient Greek text to be written bi-directionally (one line written from left to right and the following line from right to left). Not only would the reading direction change but the letters were also mirrored from one line to the other. 📷 : Boustrophedon inscription Gortyn code (5th Century BC) -Crete #archaeohistories"
X Link 2025-12-09T05:18Z 249.9K followers, 7943 engagements

"Vanis Kvabebi (also called the Vani Caves) is an ancient cave monastery in Samtskhe-Javakheti region of Georgia near Aspindza town and the more famous cave city of Vardzia Georgia. Complex dates from 8th Century AD and consists of up to XXX rock - cut caves over XX levels that over the centuries has resulted in a maze of honeycomb tunnels cells anterooms storage chambers and churches. A defensive wall built in 1204 AD created an enclosed courtyard and two places of worship - one chapel and a small domed church that clings to the rock at the highest level of tunnels. An earthquake in 1283 AD"
X Link 2024-02-10T11:24Z 249.5K followers, 29.7K engagements

"The Lascaux Caves are located in Dordogne region of southwestern France . They were discovered in 1940 by four teenagers and are famous for their Paleolithic cave paintings which are estimated to be around 17000 years old. The paintings date back to the Magdalenian period of the Upper Paleolithic era. The caves are believed to have been used by early humans for ritualistic or ceremonial purposes as the paintings primarily depict animals such as bison horses and deer as well as some abstract symbols. Due to the vulnerability of the paintings the original caves were closed to the public in 1963"
X Link 2025-03-20T14:17Z 249.8K followers, 22.8K engagements

"The Arkadiko Bridge also known as the Kazarma Bridge is a truly remarkable feat of ancient engineering. Built in Greece between 1300-1190 BC during the Mycenaean period (Late Helladic III era) it stands as one of the oldest surviving arch bridges in the world that is still in use today. This impressive structure was part of a sophisticated military road system that linked important Mycenaean centers specifically connecting Tiryns to Epidaurus. Its design with a corbel arch and Cyclopean masonry (large unmortared limestone boulders tightly fitted together) suggests it was specifically"
X Link 2025-07-25T16:25Z 249.7K followers, 13.9K engagements

"Bouvet Island is considered the most isolated place in the world. It is a small uninhabited volcanic island located in the South Atlantic Ocean. Owned by Norway it lies about 2600 km southwest of South Africa. The island is mostly covered by glaciers and surrounded by steep cliffs making access extremely difficult. Designated as a nature reserve it is an important site for scientific research particularly concerning marine wildlife and polar ecosystems. A fascinating fact about Bouvet Island is that it has its own internet domain: .bv. However this domain is not actively used due to the"
X Link 2025-08-26T16:59Z 249.8K followers, 8765 engagements

"On the morning of September XX 2001 Katherine Wolf kissed her husband Charles goodbye at 8:06 a.m. before leaving their Greenwich Village apartment. She was headed to Marsh & McLennan on the 97th floor of the North Tower a commute she had taken countless times. It was an ordinary Tuesday filled with the small rituals of married life: coffee together a few quiet words about the day ahead and plans for the future. Neither could have imagined it would be their final farewell. At 8:46 a.m. just XX minutes later American Airlines Flight XX struck the North Tower hitting the very floors where"
X Link 2025-09-15T11:56Z 249.6K followers, 12.2K engagements

"This is one of the moai statues of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean and created by the Rapa Nui people between 1100-1600 CE. While most visitors recognize the iconic heads excavations have revealed that these statues also possess long buried torsos often decorated with intricate carvings. The back of this moai shows petroglyphs including crescent shapes circular motifs and what appear to be representations of the Rapa Nui birdman cult linking the statues to ritual and spiritual practices. Carved from volcanic tuff the moai were originally placed on ceremonial"
X Link 2025-09-29T09:03Z 249.9K followers, 14.3K engagements

"Minoan gold ornaments (2500-2200 BC) from Crete - Greece. They could have been worn in the hair or clothing and must have been quite expensive since gold was imported from Egypt and was extremely rare. Metropolitan Museum of Art NY #archaeohistories"
X Link 2025-11-14T08:56Z 249.7K followers, 6556 engagements

"Philip Schuyler was born into a wealthy colonial New York family inheriting a vast Hudson Valley estate at age XX when his father died. An ambitious and diligent man Schuyler worked to grow his wealth building grist mills acquiring ships and establishing the first flax mill in North America. In 1767 he was elected to the New York Assembly. When British soldiers clashed with American militia at Lexington and Concord Schuyler was prosperous secure and socially prominent. That so many of the leaders of the American Revolution would place their wealth prosperity and lives at risk in defense of"
X Link 2025-11-20T13:34Z 249.5K followers, 18.1K engagements

"In 1908 archaeologists digging near the Pyramids of Giza uncovered a discovery that stopped them in their tracks a group of 4500-year-old statues of Pharaoh Menkaure buried beneath layers of sand and time. The figures were found in near-perfect condition their faces calm their forms precise a stunning example of ancient Egyptian craftsmanship that had survived untouched since the age of pyramids - Menkaure builder of the smallest of the Three Great Pyramids is depicted alongside a queen and the goddess Hathor - symbols of divine authority and eternal balance. To think these statues stood in"
X Link 2025-11-23T18:29Z 249.9K followers, 88.1K engagements

"Archaeologists have revealed that an Aztec tzompantli or tower of skulls in Tenochtitln is far larger than previously thought. Dating back XXX years this ceremonial structure displayed the skulls of sacrificial victims on wooden racks creating a dramatic and intimidating spectacle visible to the citys inhabitants. The tzompantli was more than a display of violence. It played a central role in Aztec religious and social life reinforcing the authority of rulers and priests while honoring the gods. Its presence reflected the Aztecs belief in maintaining cosmic balance through ritual offerings"
X Link 2025-11-24T12:30Z 249.7K followers, 9867 engagements

"A Byzantine fresco from the Church of Saint Sophia in Ohrid North Macedonia The Church of Saint Sophia was built in mid-11th Century AD and originally served as the cathedral for Archdiocese of Ohrid. During the Byzantine Empire Ohrid was an important religious center in the western part of the empire and the church enjoyed a high degree of autonomy and cultural prosperity. The church is a unique architectural and artistic monument from the early 11th century renowned for possessing the largest surviving collection of mosaics and frescoes from that period. During the reign of the Ottoman"
X Link 2025-11-25T07:40Z 249.3K followers, 4390 engagements

"The striking similarities among nearly identical petroglyphs discovered in Japan Utah and Azerbaijan prompt intriguing inquiries into the connections between ancient cultures. These carvings located in Fugoppe Cave in Japan Nine Mile Canyon in Utah and Gobustan in Azerbaijan . Feature representations of winged or flying human figures. Despite being separated by extensive geographical distances their presence in disparate locations raises questions about potential cultural interactions or shared symbolism. The dating for these petroglyphs indicates significant historical value: approximately"
X Link 2025-11-25T07:42Z 249.6K followers, 44.1K engagements

"1958 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT Series VI Coupe - Production of one of Italy's most advanced Gran Turismos concluded with the Series VI representing the final evolution of Lancia's groundbreaking B20 GT. Only XXX examples were built during the 1957-1958 production run incorporating refinements developed over six series. The Pinin Farina-designed coupe featured roll-up windows with distinctive triangular quarter vents improved sound deadening and a chrome bonnet strip (improvements over earlier series). Lancia's pioneering 2.5-liter all-aluminum V6 delivered XXX horsepower at 4700 rpm paired with a"
X Link 2025-11-25T17:57Z 249.2K followers, 4649 engagements

"On March XX 1621 AD an extraordinary encounter took place when Samoset an Abenaki sagamore from present-day Maine walked boldly into the fledgling Plymouth Colony and startled the Pilgrims by greeting them in broken English a language he'd learned from English fishermen and traders. His arrival documented in primary sources marked the first known contact between the Pilgrims and a Native American serving as a critical diplomatic bridge. Samoset provided the struggling colonists with vital information about the local inhabitants their territories and the devastating epidemics that had swept"
X Link 2025-11-27T15:37Z 249.2K followers, 13.7K engagements

"In 2023 archaeologists confirmed something that could change how we see early humans forever. On the banks of Zambias Kalambo Falls researchers uncovered a deliberately built wooden structure nearly 476000 years old. Two massive logs were cut with stone tools notched and fitted together at right angles proof that this was intentional construction not fallen trees. What makes it astonishing is the timing. This structure is far older than the earliest confirmed Homo sapiens fossils raising a huge question: was this built by another human species like Homo erectus or does it push the origin of"
X Link 2025-11-29T06:24Z 249.7K followers, 45.5K engagements

"Midas Monument also referred to as Yazlkaya an impressive rock-cut facade situated in Eskiehir Province Trkiye dating back to approximately 7th or 6th Century BC. Standing at XX meters high it features detailed geometric carvings and an Old Phrygian inscription honoring King Midas. Scholars believe it served as a sanctuary for the goddess Cybele rather than a burial site with a niche designed for her statue. Located in the Phrygian Valley this monument highlights the regions significant historical and religious legacy offering a valuable glimpse into ancient Phrygian culture. #archaeohistories"
X Link 2025-11-29T06:31Z 249.8K followers, 8350 engagements

"Abandonded Viking Tunnel in Hfn Iceland Ruins of a Viking Settlement-Age farm Stng found in bjrsrdalur valley. Around XXX AD when Viking ships many fromNorway beganmakingshort Icelandic stopovers. Some of the Vikings settled in in the valley unaware that they were in the proximity of the notorious volcano Hekla; Queen of lcelandic volcanoes. In XXX AD a large volcanic eruption dusted most of Iceland in a thin layerof volcanic debris today called Landnm Tephra(mixture of fragmented volcanic products likeashand cinder.)Tephra layer helps to date Icelandic settlements around the island for no"
X Link 2025-11-30T11:51Z 249.9K followers, 16.6K engagements

"A bronze sculpture titledCelestial Horse.The sculpture dates to the Eastern Han dynasty (25220 CE). The horse is a type of funerary object often buried in tombs of nobles to provide for the deceased in the afterlife. The piece has been featured in exhibitions including "Eternal Offerings: Chinese Ritual Bronzes from the Minneapolis Institute of Art". #archaeohistories"
X Link 2025-11-30T16:20Z 249.9K followers, 6546 engagements

"Detail of the alabaster columns supporting the ciborium above the high altar of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice are among the most celebrated and mysterious architectural elements in the entire building. There are four columns each divided into nine horizontal bands for a total of XXX niches with figures illustrating XXX sacred episodes. They are made of alabastro fiorito (a translucent veined alabaster sometimes also described as a particularly fine onychites or oriental alabaster). This stone was quarried in the Near East most likely in Egypt (the quarries near Assiut or in Eastern Desert) or"
X Link 2025-12-01T18:13Z 249.6K followers, 6282 engagements

"Windmills have been part of Greek life for nearly XXX years especially in the Aegean islands. From Mykonos and Santorini to Paros Naxos Tinos Andros Ios Amorgos Syros Sifnos Serifos Kea Kythnos Folegandros Anafi and Astypalaia to the cloth sailed mills of Crete and North Aegean Islands. Before electricity arrived in 20th Century windmills were the heart of life in many Greek communities. The strong meltemi winds powered hundreds of them for centuries. These white stone towers became the trademark of the islands landscape. While the Cycladic islands are famous for their postcard windmills"
X Link 2025-12-02T15:38Z 249.2K followers, 4091 engagements

"On the wide grasslands of Kyrgyzstan where Tian Shan mountains rise in pale winter light stands a solitary Balbal stone carved by Turkic nomads nearly 1200 to 1500 years ago. Its weathered face etched into smooth red granite watches over the steppe like an ancient guardian shaped by wind memory and the endless passage of riders long vanished. The physical lines of the carving reveal the skilled hands of early steppe artisans who portrayed ancestors warriors or honored spirits through simple yet expressive engravings. Frost erosion and centuries of grazing herds have softened its features but"
X Link 2025-12-03T11:01Z 249.4K followers, 11.7K engagements

"Not all ancient history is stone bones or ruins. Some of it is written and just as strange. Buried inside the Hebrew Bible is a text that reads less like theology and more like an eyewitness report. It comes from the Book of Ezekiel written around XXX BC during the Babylonian exile and it remains one of the most visually detailed visions preserved from the ancient world. Ezekiel describes a violent windstorm arriving from the north a massive cloud flashing with fire and something like glowing metal at its center. From the cloud emerge four figures each with four faces and four wings their"
X Link 2025-12-03T16:47Z 249.8K followers, 7312 engagements

"Eltz Castle (Burg Eltz) one of the Germany's most iconic and picturesque medieval castles located near town of Wierschem in Rhineland-Palatinate region. Nestled in the lush Eltz forest and perched on a rocky hill above the Elzbach River castle has a history dating back to 12th Century CE. Remarkably Eltz Castle has remained in the hands of the same family for over XXX years preserving its heritage through generations. Its unique architecture features soaring towers half-timbered facades and intricately decorated interiors blending Romanesque Gothic and Baroque styles. The castle was"
X Link 2025-12-04T07:30Z 249.2K followers, 4718 engagements

"During the Sylvester Stallone & Arnold Schwarzenegger rivalry in the 1980s Schwarzenegger once tricked Stallone into doing the critically panned 1992 film Stop Or My Mom Will Shoot by pretending that it was a brilliant movie and that he was thinking of doing it himself. Few rivalries in Hollywood matched the muscle-bound theatrics of Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger during the 1980s. Both vied for the title of biggest action star each pushing the other toward grander spectacles and bigger box-office numbers. Their competition occasionally crossed into mischief none more infamous"
X Link 2025-12-04T17:51Z 249.5K followers, 8660 engagements

"In 2007 WWE superstar Chris Benoit took the life of his wife & son before h*nging himself. His wife Nancys death info was added to Wikipedia XX hours earlier & IP address of editor was traced to Stamford Connecticut which is also location of WWE headquarters. An anonymous poster dismissed it as a huge coincidence. The Benoit tragedy remains one of the darkest moments in wrestling history. Over a three-day period in June 2007 WWE superstar Chris Benoit murdered his wife Nancy and their son Daniel before taking his own life. The shocking crime stunned fans worldwide but what emerged in the"
X Link 2025-12-04T17:52Z 249.5K followers, 34.4K engagements

"1990s mugshot of Rafael Perez corrupt LAPD officer accused of crimes ranging from the shooting of gang member Javier Orlando to the theft of over $800000 in illegal substances & ties to the murder of rapper The Notorious B.I.G. He inspired Denzel Washingtons character in Training Day. Rafael Perez was at the center of the LAPDs Rampart scandal in the late 1990s one of the largest police corruption cases in American history. As a member of the anti-gang CRASH unit Perez was supposed to combat street violence but instead became involved in a wide web of corruption. He and fellow officers were"
X Link 2025-12-05T14:46Z 249.6K followers, 11.6K engagements

"Petra is not a city that was built. It is a city that was cut out of stone. Instead of stacking blocks or raising walls its builders carved entire buildings directly into towering sandstone cliffs turning bare rock faces into grand monuments. Over 2000 years ago the Nabataeans transformed a desert canyon in present-day Jordan into one of the ancient worlds most visually striking cities. Most of Petras major monuments including the Treasury and the Monastery were carved from the top down. This method prevented collapsing rock from damaging finished work below and allowed carvers to shape"
X Link 2025-12-06T15:35Z 249.8K followers, 6011 engagements

"A 1st Century AD Roman Cameo represents Emperor Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus depicted here with the body of Jupiter. The emperor suffered from a limp a stammer and a tremor due to an illness he suffered when young but here he looks extremely fit well proportioned and strong. He holds Jupiter's sceptre in one hand and a thunderbolt in the other while an eagle is perched at his feet looking up towards him. The eagle was Jupiter's companion animal and also the Roman Legion's standard representing the honour strength and spirit of the entire legion. I find the details of his"
X Link 2025-12-07T10:22Z 249.8K followers, 5624 engagements

"Theopetra Cave located in Thessaly Greece near the renowned Meteora region is a crucial archaeological site that sheds light on prehistoric human history. Excavations that began in 1987 led by N. Kyparissi-Apostolika have uncovered significant findings establishing the cave as one of the oldest known sites of continuous human occupation in Greece. Radiocarbon dating confirms that humans inhabited the cave at least 130000 years ago marking it as a key location for understanding early human life. What makes Theopetra Cave particularly noteworthy is its remarkable continuity of human habitation."
X Link 2025-01-26T18:58Z 249.8K followers, 10.2K engagements

"Ceramic Figurine from Altyndepe Turkmenistan A ceramic female figure from the 2nd Millennium BC discovered at the archaeological site of Altyndepe in Turkmenistan. Today it is preserved in the Hermitage Museum St. Petersburg. #archaeohistories"
X Link 2025-09-09T16:37Z 249.8K followers, 7040 engagements

"In 1912 Danish explorer Ejnar Mikkelsen was photographed after enduring an unimaginable ordeal: two and a half years stranded in the Arctic wilderness of Greenland alongside fellow explorer Iver Iversen. Their missionto recover lost expedition records from a prior Danish ventureturned nightmarish when their ship froze and their crew abandoned them. For XX grueling months they survived in a desolate cabin facing extreme isolation starvation and hallucinations that blurred the line between reality and madness. In the haunting photograph Mikkelsens wild eyes and matted beard reveal the toll of"
X Link 2025-10-16T17:35Z 249.9K followers, 60.1K engagements

"Ren Lalique (18601945) revolutionized the world of jewelry during the Art Nouveau period (18901910) transforming it from a display of mere material wealth into a genuine art form. Rejecting the staid diamond-heavy Victorian styles Lalique elevated the role of the designer prioritizing artistic merit and symbolic expression over the monetary value of the stones. His work is defined by its bold embrace of naturalistic motifssuch as flowing female figures sensual insects and symbolic floracaptured in dynamic three-dimensional forms. By focusing on design and craftsmanship Lalique liberated"
X Link 2025-11-10T06:16Z 249.8K followers, 35.3K engagements

"Before Vuitton Gucci or Balenciaga there was Zegna. Ermenegildo Zegna didnt have storefronts in Paris or windows in New York. He didnt hire models or fill magazines with advertisements. Yet he had a singular obsession: to create clothing so flawless so elegant that it could speak for itself. And he succeeded. From a small Italian town Zegna devised a simple yet brilliant strategy: he sent catalogs by mail. Each page was a masterpiece of design with carefully styled photographs precise descriptions and thoughtfully set prices. Whether you lived in Moscow Buenos Aires or the desert opening a"
X Link 2025-11-18T18:38Z 249.8K followers, 7974 engagements

"In late 19th Century the world was buzzing with new ideas about evolution intelligence and the nature of humanity. And for women those ideas were often wielded as weapons. In 1871 Charles Darwinbrilliant groundbreaking and deeply influentialpublished a theory arguing that women were biologically destined to be intellectually inferior to men. He framed it as science as fact as the natural order. And for a moment much of the world nodded along. But four years later a woman who had spent her entire life refusing to accept the limits imposed on her picked up her pen and dismantled Darwins claims"
X Link 2025-11-23T18:11Z 249.8K followers, 18.9K engagements

"Temehea-Tohu statues located on Nuku Hiva the largest of the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia. These stone statues also known as tikis are part of an ancient archaeological site. They are notable for their distinct non-human appearance which has led to speculation and mystery surrounding their origins and the beings they represent. In Polynesian culture tikis generally represent deified ancestors such as important chiefs or priests rather than the god Tiki himself. The head was considered the most sacred part of the statue as it was believed to be the seat of supernatural power (mana)"
X Link 2025-11-25T18:07Z 249.8K followers, 6480 engagements

"The Venus of Polichinelle a beautiful small goddess figurine only 6.1cm in hight carved of green steatite about 27000 years ago. It is one of the figurines found at Balzi Rossi Grimaldi Italy. She is depicted with elongated head large breasts pregnant belly and pronounced bottom. Muse d'Archeologie Nationale et Domaine St-Germain-en-Laye France 📷 Don Hitchcock 2015 #archaeohistories"
X Link 2025-11-27T10:17Z 249.8K followers, 9007 engagements

"Sumerians of Mesopotamia worshipped the Anunnaki a group of powerful sky-connected deities they believed shaped their civilization. These gods were linked to writing agriculture kingship and the order of the world appearing throughout early texts such as Epic of Gilgamesh. Later interpretations suggested that the Anunnaki might have been visitors from another world pointing to ancient descriptions of heavenly beings and advanced knowledge recorded on clay tablets. These ideas focus on the possibility that early Sumerian achievements from timekeeping to mathematics may have been influenced by"
X Link 2025-11-29T06:28Z 249.9K followers, 50.7K engagements

"Makroudh (Makrout) a Maghreb-style cake filled with dates and walnuts or almond paste and shaped like a diamond the name derives from this characteristic shape. This is traditional sweet pastry from the Maghreb region of North Africa. Makroudh are typically made from a coarse semolina dough and filled with date paste. The pastries are often diamond-shaped which is where their name derives from ("makrout" translates to diamond-shaped). After being fried or baked they are typically soaked in a fragrant honey or sugar syrup often flavored with orange blossom water. This sweet treat is a staple"
X Link 2025-11-29T16:57Z 249.8K followers, 6030 engagements

"Dr. Zahi Hawass a prominent Egyptian archaeologist and former Minister of State for Antiquities Affairs holding a golden statuette. In a brightly lit conservation room in Egypt an archaeologist gently holds a gilded statue dating back to the New Kingdom around 13001200 BC. The figure sculpted in the slender elegant proportions of royal iconography likely represents a pharaoh or divine youth once placed within a temple or burial assemblage as a symbol of protection and rebirth. Carved from wood and overlaid with sheets of hammered gold the statues smooth surfaces and stylized features reflect"
X Link 2025-11-29T17:02Z 249.9K followers, 48.2K engagements

"The stone head sculptures of the Olmec civilization on the Gulf Coast of Mexico are amongst the most mysterious artefacts from the ancient world. The heads date from at least before XXX BC and portray mature men with fleshy cheeks flat noses and slightly crossed eyes. The XX heads have been discovered to date XX of which are from San Lorenzo X from La Venta; X from Tres Zapotes in Veracruz and one from La Cobata in Veracruz. The Olmec culture thrived along Mexicos Gulf coast from roughly 1200-400 BC. The Olmecs were an important early Mesoamerican civilization which had much influence on"
X Link 2025-11-30T06:40Z 249.9K followers, 29.9K engagements

"A modern depiction of the Colossus of Rhodes rising to an impressive height of 33-48m was renowned as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Erected between 292-280 BC by the talented Greek sculptor Chares this grand statue was dedicated to the sun god Helios commemorating Rhodes' triumph over Cyprus. Crafted from a combination of iron and brass its core was packed with stone and earthen ramps facilitated the assembly of its massive components. The statue graced the entrance of Mandraki Harbor for XX years until a catastrophic earthquake in XXX BC brought it crashing down at the"
X Link 2025-11-30T11:54Z 249.9K followers, 103.9K engagements

"The Naqada Culture (Zero Dynasty) Period in Ancient Egypt . This is the most important archaeological culture of Egypt's prehistoric period (Predynastic). It flourished in Upper Egypt (especially around Naqada Ballas and Hierakonpolis near Qena) between 4000-3100 BC. This culture played a critical role in the formation of the unified kingdom of Egypt. Naqada I (Amratian) 40003500 BC : - Red pottery with black rims - First use of copper tools - Sedentary agriculture and animal husbandry - Simple burial structures Naqada II (Gerzean) 35003200 BC : - Highest period - Colorful pottery"
X Link 2025-11-30T12:03Z 249.8K followers, 8161 engagements

"Penha Goezs 1997 Portraits Revealing the Life of a 22-Year-Old Amazonian Tribeswoman. Penha Goes a 22-year-old woman from the Yanomami tribe was photographed by Richard Stuckert in 1997. This portrait is significant as it captures a member of one of the largest indigenous tribes in the Amazon Rainforest which straddles the border between Brazil and Venezuela. The Yanomami tribe with approximately 35000 members spread across XXX villages has a unique culture and way of life deeply connected to the Amazon environment. Penha Goezs life in the Amazon was deeply intertwined with the natural"
X Link 2025-12-01T10:11Z 249.9K followers, 23.8K engagements

"The Antikythera mechanism is the most technologically complex object ever found from the ancient world. Dating back to 200-100 BC and called a clockwork computer this small bronze instrument with over thirty gears hidden behind its dials precedes any machine of comparable complexity by more than a millennium. This artifact was among wreckage retrieved from a shipwreck off the coast of the Greek island Antikythera in 1901. It was found as one lump later separated into three main fragments which are now divided into XX separate fragments after conservation efforts. To use the instrument you"
X Link 2025-12-01T17:39Z 249.9K followers, 46.7K engagements

"On May XX 1996 Indian mountaineer Tsewang Paljor drew his final breath on the unforgiving slopes of Mount Everest. More than XXX climbers have perished in their quest to conquer the worlds highest peak but Paljor became one of Everests most haunting landmarks. His bright neon gear stood out sharply against the ice earning him the name Green Boots. Caught in a brutal storm that also claimed the lives of seven fellow climbers he never returned from the mountain. Today Green Boots still rests at 27887 feet in the notorious Death Zone a chilling reminder of Everests deadly cost. Reddit"
X Link 2025-12-02T15:16Z 249.8K followers, 33.3K engagements

"Chteau de Vaux-le-Vicomte a masterpiece of French Baroque architecture and landscape design located near Paris France The chteau was built between 1656-1661 CE for Nicolas Fouquet the finance minister to King Louis XIV. It was the result of a collaborative effort between architect Louis Le Vau painter Charles Le Brun and landscape gardener Andr Le Ntre a team that later worked on the Palace of Versailles for the King. The design which perfectly integrates the architecture interior and gardens established the "Louis XIV style". The lavish estate and a grand party held there in August 1661 CE"
X Link 2025-12-02T15:17Z 249.8K followers, 4707 engagements

"Then vs Now : Abu Simbel is an ancient temple complex originally cut into a solid rock cliff in southern Egypt and located at the second cataract of the Nile River. The two temples which comprise the site were created during the reign of Ramesses II (1279-1213 BCE) either between 1264-1244 BCE or 1244-1224 BCE. The discrepancy in the dates is due to differing interpretations of the life of Ramesses II by modern day scholars. It is certain based upon the extensive artwork throughout the interior of the Great Temple that the structures were created at least in part to celebrate Ramesses'"
X Link 2025-12-04T07:29Z 249.8K followers, 12.7K engagements

"Two nearly life-size statues have been discovered inside a cemetery in Pompeii the ancient Roman city destroyed by Mount Vesuvius eruption in XX AD. The statues adorn the wall of a tomb found in a necropolis near Porta Sarno one of Pompeiis city gates. Carved into the tombs wall are several niches that once held funerary urns as well as a carved relief depicting a woman and man standing side by side. The researchers theorize that the funerary sculptures represent a married couple though they say they cant be certain. There is no inscription. The male figure wears a simple toga while the woman"
X Link 2025-12-04T17:49Z 249.9K followers, 12.4K engagements

"Tyre on the southern coast of Lebanon began as a powerful phoenician island city around the 3rd Millennium BC and thrived especially by XXX BC. Once separated from the mainland by open sea its fortified walls and bustling harbors made it one of the most influential maritime centers of the ancient mediterranean world. Waves wind and the hand of empire reshaped it over time. alexander the greats causeway in XXX BC fused the island to the mainland altering currents and slowly expanding the coastline. today the modern city rests on layers of history its ancient ports buried beneath streets and"
X Link 2025-12-05T08:53Z 249.9K followers, 12.6K engagements

"Second in command of Nazi Germany Hermann Gring. When he surrendered to the Americans after WWII in Europe ended he needed to be flown from where he was. They needed a bigger plane because he weighed too much. The allied pilot that took Gring described him as "creepy" and effeminate. Hermann Gring was once one of the most powerful men in Nazi Germany holding titles such as Reichsmarschall and head of the Luftwaffe. He was Hitlers designated successor for much of the Third Reich and played a central role in the war machine. However by the end of World War II Grings fall from grace was both"
X Link 2025-12-05T14:43Z 249.9K followers, 52.2K engagements

"When Mount Vesuvius erupted in XX AD Herculaneum was overwhelmed not by ash but by super-heated pyroclastic surges that raced down the slopes at hundreds of degrees Celsius. These scorching flows instantly vaporised moisture and organic matter carbonising wooden beams doors furniture and even roofs while preserving their shapes with haunting clarity. Unlike Pompeii which was buried gradually under falling ash Herculaneum experienced a sudden thermal shock that sealed the town beneath meters of volcanic material. The extreme heat essentially freeze-dried wooden structures transforming them"
X Link 2025-12-06T08:34Z 249.8K followers, 23.2K engagements

"Ancient Greek equivalent of graduate school yearbook discovered on stone. It lists a group of XX friends who went through the Athenian ephebate together during the reign of the Roman Emperor Claudius (41-54 AD) and was intended to commemorate the close relationships they had formed. When they first read of a reference to it experts thought it might be a copy of a similar list in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford but realised that was not the case when they saw it. AIOLION CHANROTEINOS EUTHYNGOS DORON (gift) ANEIKITOS ATHINON ANTAS TIRIMOS EUTHYLOS SEISMOS KASANDROS (partially"
X Link 2025-12-06T09:07Z 249.9K followers, 32.2K engagements

"Mohenjo-Daro founded approximately 2600-2500 BC in the Indus River valley in present-day Pakistan is the largest and best-preserved city of the Indus Valley Civilization. One of the world's first planned cities Mohenjo-Daro boasted wide right-angled streets well-ordered neighborhoods and multi-story houses built of standard-sized baked bricks. The city boasted the most advanced sewer and drainage system known to history: nearly every home had a toilet and a bathroom and wastewater was carried away from the city by covered channels. Structures such as the Great Bath granaries (grain storage"
X Link 2025-12-06T15:06Z 249.9K followers, 7441 engagements

"In 1961 in a small village in Trtria Alba County Transylvania Romania archaeologists unearthed three clay tablets etched with strange symbols markings unlike anything seen before in Europe. Known as Trtria Tablets they date to around 5300 BC making them older than Sumerian cuneiform by nearly 2000 years. Each bears incised symbols that resemble writing crosses animals and abstract signs but their meaning remains a mystery. Were these tablets the work of the Vina culture an early Neolithic society that flourished across the Balkans If so they could represent the earliest form of writing in"
X Link 2025-12-06T15:33Z 249.9K followers, 13.3K engagements

"Kowloon Walled City in Hong Kong a largely ungoverned and most densely populated settlement in the world before its demolition in the 1990s. Originally a Chinese military fort it became a Chinese enclave within British-controlled Hong Kong after New Territories were leased to UK in 1898. It was an unplanned self-regulated urban area where residents built new structures on top of existing ones forming a labyrinthine complex. By the 1980s an estimated 33000 to 50000 residents lived in the high-rises across just XXX acres. The city was demolished in 1994 due to concerns over the quality of life"
X Link 2025-12-06T15:37Z 249.9K followers, 10.1K engagements

"If you stood on the quiet fields of southern Illinois today it would be hard to imagine that a thousand years ago this land belonged to Cahokia the largest city in ancient North America. Beneath the surface lies one of its most shocking discoveries. At Mound XX archaeologists found an elite man laid on a bed of almost fifty thousand shell beads arranged in the shape of a bird. This Birdman burial is one of the most important finds in Mississippian archaeology and shows the high status and symbolism tied to this figure. Nearby were caches of finely made arrowheads from distant regions. Their"
X Link 2025-12-06T15:40Z 249.9K followers, 17K engagements

"Illustration from a WWII-era Luftwaffe gunnery manual (circa 1944). While it looks humorous it was a mnemonic visual aid for deflection shooting that is how far ahead of a moving target (like an enemy aircraft) a gunner needed to aim so the bullets and the plane would meet in flight. The four frames show a clear progression: Viel vorhalten (lead a lot) when the target is far away or moving quickly across your field of view; Weniger vorhalten (lead less) when the target is closer or moving more slowly relative to you; Noch weniger (even less) when the target is nearly in line with your aim and"
X Link 2025-12-07T11:39Z 249.9K followers, 1.8M engagements

"FOSSILIZED SEA LILIES (Crinoids) These exquisitely preserved sea lilies were discovered in the Moroccan desert capturing remarkable detail from over XXX million years ago. Known scientifically as Scyphocrinites elegans these marine animals are relatives of sea stars and sea urchinsnot plants despite their floral appearance. Originating from the Silurian period this species thrived in ancient oceans. Today Moroccan fossil beds especially near Erfoud and Djebel Issoumour are renowned for yielding museum-quality crinoid slabs featuring multiple co-occurring specimens. Highly prized by collectors"
X Link 2025-12-07T20:08Z 249.9K followers, 32K engagements

"Concerned about losing access to the port of New Orleans in 1803 President Thomas Jefferson sent James Monroe and Robert Livingston to Paris to attempt to buy the city from France authorizing them to offer France up to $XX million for it. Meanwhile Napoleon had concluded that it wasnt worth the cost for France to try to hold onto its vast North American territory. So when Monroe and Livingstone arrived to commence negotiations they were astonished when France offered to sell the United States not just New Orleans but the entire Louisiana Territory. The American commissioners did not have"
X Link 2025-12-08T06:28Z 249.9K followers, 1.3M engagements

"The widow Diane de Poitiers was one of the noted beauties of her day when at age XX she became the mistress of the 15-year-old prince who would become King Henry II of France. Henry was a newlywed at the time having married Catherine de Medici a year earlier when both he and Catherine were XX. Diane had once been a teenaged bride herself having married her former husband when she was XX and he was XX. Diane and Henry formed a deep and lasting relationship and she would remain his favorite and close confidant for the rest of his life while becoming one of Frances most powerful and wealthy"
X Link 2025-12-08T06:35Z 249.9K followers, 15K engagements

"The X Euro coin like a miniature canvas encapsulates Greece's profound historical tapestry woven over 2500 years. The design features symbols that echo the grandeur of ancient civilizations from the intricate motifs reminiscent of Hellenistic art to the architectural elegance emblematic of the Parthenon. Each detail on the coin serves as a testament to the resilience of a nation that has withstood wars invasions and social upheavals adapting and thriving through the ages. Greek history is a saga of innovation and cultural development where philosophy flourished under the likes of Socrates"
X Link 2025-12-08T17:49Z 249.9K followers, 6069 engagements

"Model showing Baking and Brewing - (Early 12th Dynasty Middle Kingdom 1985- 1950 BC) - Tomb of Khety Beni Hasan Upper Egypt. At the left bread is prepared and at the front a pile of conical bread moulds is being baked. Behind beer is brewed. (Plastered wood painted yellow red-brown (flesh) white and black. Some figures wear cloth garments) The Fitzwilliam Museum #archaeohistories"
X Link 2025-12-09T05:24Z 249.9K followers, 5446 engagements

"The Faravahar also known as the Farohar prominently displayed in Persepolis stands as one of the most recognizable symbols of Zoroastrianism representing both divine and sovereign power. This winged disc design inspired by the winged sun glyph found on royal structures dating from the Bronze Age originates in the ancient cultures of the Near and Middle East. Over time it evolved to represent the journey of the human soul and its connection to transcendent truths within Zoroastrian philosophy. Its elaborate wings and shape embody the wisdom of antiquity as well as the cultural significance of"
X Link 2025-12-09T05:26Z 249.9K followers, 10.6K engagements

"Mamluk Glass Mosque Lamp (1360 AD) - Egypt . One of the major art forms that flourished during the Mamluk period was that of enameled and gilded glass. Glass mosque lamps enjoyed particularly popularity in the fourteenth century and were commissioned by the Mamluk rulers to illuminate the interiors of mosques and other religious establishments. Sultan Hasan (r. 134751 and 1354-61) ordered a great number of these polychrome lamps including this example for his celebrated madrasa built in Cairo in 1356-62. This object typifies both the shape and the decoration of 14th Century Mamluk lamps. It"
X Link 2025-12-09T13:48Z 249.9K followers, 4514 engagements

"In 1930s Isle of Dogs including Millwall was one of Londons most densely populated industrial districts. Situated along the West India Docks and the Millwall Docks the area depended heavily on dockside labour - shipbuilding timber yards grain stores and cargo unloading. Despite this intense industrial activity much of the local housing consisted of overcrowded slums where families lived in cramped terraces with limited sanitation and scant access to green space. It was common for residents to carve out tiny backyard gardens in the narrow strips behind their homes. These improvised gardens"
X Link 2025-12-09T15:52Z 249.9K followers, 8189 engagements

"Marble Eye of a Trireme (5th Century BC) - Area of the Zea Neosoikoi (Ship Sheds) One of the six eyes preserved in the Piraeus Museum. Based on its outer corner it is identified as a left eye. At the inner corner the lacrimal duct is visible. The iris is rendered in paint with three concentric circles: the outer in red the inner in pale yellow and the middle without traces of color. At the position of the pupil there is a hole for fixing it in place with an iron nail. Traces of red pigment on the roughly worked back surface indicate the color with which the wooden surface it adhered to was"
X Link 2025-12-10T06:29Z 249.9K followers, 5410 engagements

"Deep in the South Pacific lies the remote Pitcairn Islands home to just XX residents. This tiny British Overseas Territory is one of the most isolated communities on Earth reachable only by boat and surrounded by thousands of miles of open ocean. Despite its size Pitcairn holds a remarkable place in maritime history. The islands population is largely descended from the infamous mutineers of HMS Bounty who in 1790 fled British justice after rebelling against Captain William Bligh. Alongside a group of Polynesians they settled on Pitcairn to escape capture burning their ship to avoid"
X Link 2025-10-10T14:42Z 249.8K followers, 8714 engagements

"Point Nemo located in the South Pacific Ocean is the most isolated place on Earth. Officially known as the oceanic pole of inaccessibility it lies roughly 2687 kilometers from the nearest landmass including the coasts of Antarctica Easter Island and the Pitcairn Islands. Discovered in 1992 using computer calculations this remote point was named after Captain Nemo the fictional submarine captain from Jules Vernes Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. What makes Point Nemo especially fascinating is just how completely cut off it is from human activity. At any given time the closest humans are"
X Link 2025-10-17T18:41Z 249.9K followers, 15.9K engagements

"The Dura-Europos Shield - Romes Last Stand on the Eastern Frontier . This extraordinary artifact known as the Dura-Europos Shield is the only surviving semi-cylindrical Roman scutum and its story is as tragic as it is remarkable. Discovered in Syria at the far eastern edge of the Roman Empire the shield was found buried in the rubble of a collapsed tunnel beneath the citys walls during the Sassanian siege of Dura-Europos (256 AD). It had likely been dropped by a Roman soldier moments before his death. Archaeological evidence reveals a grim scene: the Persians had ignited a deadly mixture of"
X Link 2025-11-09T18:49Z 249.8K followers, 43.1K engagements

"A modern Egyptian man stunned social media after sharing a photo beside a statue of King Akhenaten. In the image Youssef Mohamed poses next to the ancient pharaoh at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza and the resemblance is uncanny. His facial features mirror Akhenatens so closely that many were left amazed calling it a living reflection of history. What was meant as a simple photo has now become a viral moment blurring the line between past and present. Reddit #archaeohistories"
X Link 2025-11-18T12:14Z 249.8K followers, 886K engagements

"Ukrainian archaeologist Borys Mozolevsky wearing the Scythian Golden Pectoral a 4th Century BC solid gold neckpiece he discovered in 1971. Mozolevsky discovered the artifact in the Tovsta Mohyla an ancient Scythian burial mound in southern Ukraine. The pectoral is considered one of the most significant archaeological finds of 20th Century. It is made of 24-carat gold weighs over 1.1kg and is 30.6cm in diameter. The intricate design features three tiers depicting scenes of Scythian daily life animals and mythical creatures. Historical Photos #archaeohistories"
X Link 2025-11-26T13:00Z 249.9K followers, 3.2M engagements

"The Sumerian King List records a time when the first rulers of Earth supposedly reigned for tens of thousands of years. One king Alulim is said to have ruled for 28800 years while another held the throne for 36000. These reigns appear alongside later kings whose rule suddenly drops to normal human lifespans after a great flood event. Scholars debate whether the earliest figures were symbolic legendary or based on memories of something far older but the text itself presents them as real rulers. Its one of the strangest ancient documents ever found and it quietly blurs the line between myth"
X Link 2025-11-29T06:25Z 249.9K followers, 1M engagements

"A 4000 year old city has emerged from the grasslands of Kazakhstan and its forcing historians to rewrite what they thought they knew about the Bronze Age. The settlement known as Semiyarka or the City of Seven Ravines is not a campsite or a village. Its a fully planned metropolis from around 1600 BC complete with earth walls stretching over a kilometer organized household compounds and a massive central structure aligned east to west. This wasnt a temporary stop. People lived worked and built here for generations. Even more surprising the city wasnt just using bronze it was manufacturing it"
X Link 2025-12-07T11:36Z 249.9K followers, 31.9K engagements

"Around 12000-13000 years ago North America was teeming with large mammals. But suddenly these animals (called megafauna meaning a mammal that weighs more than XX pounds at maturity) began going extinct. Within a thousand years researchers estimate that over half of the North American megafauna species were gone forever including woolly mammoths Columbian mammoths American mastodons three types of ground sloths glyptodonts giant armadillos several species of horses four species of pronghorn antelopes three species of camels giant deer several species of oxen and the giant bison. What happened"
X Link 2025-12-08T06:39Z 249.9K followers, 34.8K engagements

"In 1259 Henry III of England and Louis IX of France (Saint Louis) agreed to the treaty of Paris whereby Henry surrendered most of the so-called Angevin Empire in exchange for Louis withdrawing his support for Montfortian rebels in England. This meant that Henry gave up his ancestral claims to Normandy Maine Brittany Anjou Poitou and other lands. He was allowed to retain Gascony a smaller part of the old duchy of Aquitaine although it continued to be referred to as Aquitaine (or Guyenne). However from 1259 on Henry and his heirs would hold Gascony as a fief of the French crown. This meant they"
X Link 2025-12-10T11:55Z 249.9K followers, 4636 engagements