The Spanish invaders of Mexico called them cenotes. This came from a mishearing of the Maya word tz’onot, which was used to…
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Türkiye is home to many diverse landscapes and geographies, but one of the most captivating is that of Cappadocia, in the centre…
The Spanish invaders of Mexico called them cenotes. This came from a mishearing of the Maya word tz’onot, which was used to…
Muğla province sits on the coast of the Aegean Sea, in south-west Türkiye. In the past, the area has been home to…
Antalya Province is located in south-west Türkiye, along the Mediterranean coast. In the past, the region was the location of the ancient…
Fresh traces of urban life spanning almost three millennia are coming to light in central Rome. New Danish-Italian excavations have uncovered far…
Türkiye’s largest city, Istanbul, is located in the north-west of the country, lying across the shores of two seas, divided down the…
Türkiye’s position as a unique junction between the worlds of the East and the West has had a significant impact on the…
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Throughout history people have been keen to keep up with the latest trends and fashions. These seven finds shine a light on…
7 game-changing finds that captured the archaeological imagination.…
Today (May 9) is Howard Carter's birthday, so we thought we would share some of our favourite facts about the discoverer of…
If I was given an open ticket and the time, these are the first 7 destinations – though in no particular order…
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What is it? This late Ming dynasty map depicts China, the South China Sea, and surrounding lands. It was drawn in the…
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Below the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico lies a submerged world of extraordinary beauty. Caves once created a subterranean labyrinth that the earliest human settlers seemingly associated with magic. After these…
Caesar’s Forum was a bold concept. Constructed next to the Roman Forum – the beating heart of public life – Julius Caesar’s monumental new complex staked his claim as sole…
There are many theories about how the Egyptians built the pyramids. Now a new authority on the subject has emerged. His name is Inspector Merer, and he has a significant…
Ancient visitors to the great family tombs outside the desert city of Palmyra would have come face to face with the dead. Within these edifices, the slots on shelves where…
The fame of the Incas often eclipses other ancient societies that flourished in Peru. These dazzling groups rose and fell at various times and places, but their stories are essential…
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