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The Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza. Seeking to understand how this remarkable monument was constructed has long been a source of scholarly fascination. Here we see the west side of the pyramid, with the Western Cemetery, which contained officials and retainers, visible in the foreground. [Image: © Mark Lehner]

Pyramid

Discovering Eye-Witness Accounts of a Legendary Construction Project The Mystery of the Great Pyramid The Great Pyramid, known in ancient times as Akhet Khufu (Horizon of Khufu), remains one of…

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Read more about the article Digging Caesar’s Forum Three thousand years of daily life in Rome
Caesar’s Forum, with the reconstructed columns of the western portico on the left side of the photo, and the high podium with columns belonging to the Temple of Venus Genetrix in the centre. Ongoing excavations on the forum site are revealing new insights into how the heart of Rome developed and changed over thousands of years. [All images: Sovrintendenza Capitolina and The Caesar’s Forum Project, unless otherwise stated]

Digging Caesar’s Forum Three thousand years of daily life in Rome

Fresh Discoveries of Urban Life in Rome Unearthing Rome’s Long History New Danish-Italian excavations in central Rome are revealing traces of urban life spanning nearly three millennia. These digs are…

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Read more about the article The Great Maya Aquifer
An aerial view of the Sacred Cenote in Chichén Itzá. It was connected to the Great Plaza by a causeway. [Image: Chris Millbern]

The Great Maya Aquifer

The Great Maya Aquifer Exploring the Hidden World Beneath the Yucatán Peninsula The Yucatán Peninsula in southeast Mexico is home to an extraordinary network of caves and sinkholes that have…

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Cappadocia Often described as a ‘fairytale land’, Cappadocia’s hills and valleys are filled with caves, tunnels, and ‘fairy chimneys

Exploring Cappadocia: A Fairytale Land of History and Nature Introduction Cappadocia, located in central Türkiye, is a mesmerizing region known for its surreal landscapes, rich history, and unique rock formations.…

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Read more about the article Circles of stone – Exploring the Weird  monuments of Jomon Japan
A plan of the double concentric circles at Oyu (TOP). Features at the centre of the circles are referred to as ‘sundials’ (BELOW), which seem to be aligned on the midwinter sunrise. [Image: Steve Colmer]

Circles of stone – Exploring the Weird monuments of Jomon Japan

Jomon Stone Circles: Unraveling the Mysteries of Prehistoric Japan Monumental Legacy of the Jomon People The Jomon peoples of northern Japan were unique among foraging societies for their large-scale monument-building.…

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Read more about the article Ötzi’s 5,300 years old Alps Iceman who lived between 3350 and 3100 BC
This digital table allows visitors to access images of Ötzi’s remains

Ötzi’s 5,300 years old Alps Iceman who lived between 3350 and 3100 BC

Ötzi: The Iceman and His Museum A Museum Like No Other Many archaeology museums can feel dry and academic, catering more to professionals than the public. However, the South Tyrol…

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