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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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Japan

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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Italy

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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Rome

Qasr Bshir – Revealing the Secrets of 13th century Roman fort

Qasr Bshir: A Roman Legacy in the Jordanian Desert Introduction Deep in the Jordanian desert, Qasr Bshir stands as an extraordinary relic of Roman imperial power. Recognized as one of…

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Italy

The Age of Decadence

The Age of Decadence: Luxury and Power: The Role of Opulence in the Achaemenid Empire, Athens, and Alexander the Great Luxury has always been a symbol of wealth and status,…

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Switzerland

La Tène was discovered more than 150 years ago, the site gave its name to the second half of the Iron Age across much of Europe

Discovered over 150 years ago, La Tène lent its name to the second half of the Iron Age across much of Europe, with its distinctive artifacts often linked to the…

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China

Terracotta Warriors – A collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China

Deep beneath the earth, the ancient people of what is now China constructed extraordinary houses and palaces—not for the living, but for the dead. These elaborate tombs were designed to…

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China

The lost world of Sanxingdui (China)

Sanxingdui has yielded an astonishing array of Bronze Age artifacts, many of which were intentionally smashed or burned before being buried. This enigmatic treatment raises intriguing questions about their purpose…

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Japan

Japan’s royal tombs

Burial Mounds and Korean Connections (3rd-8th Centuries AD) The Legacy of Japan’s Kofun Period Between the 3rd and 8th centuries AD, an estimated 160,000 burial mounds, known as kofun, were…

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Rome

Warriors of Rome

From Soldiers to Citizens: Duty and Service in the Empire The Reality of Military Service Rome’s military is renowned as one of the finest fighting forces of the ancient world.…

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