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The archaeological site of Hadar.

Shinile, Ethiopia

Hadar Archaeological Site

The skeletal remains of the famous hominid "Lucy" were found at this spot.

10.8332, 41.3085

Added by barclaybailey

Dozens of Mysterious 'Reserve Heads' Were Sealed in Ancient Egyptian Tombs

objects of intrigue

Dozens of Mysterious 'Reserve Heads' Were Sealed in Ancient Egyptian Tombs

Over 30 have been found, but their function is unclear.

Kharanaq.

Kharānaq

The tower in this 1,000-year-old mud-brick village seems to vibrate for no apparent reason.

32.3454, 54.6606

Added by Max Cortesi

Nicopolis.

Preveza, Greece

Nicopolis

The ruins of this monumental city founded by the first Roman Emperor are strangely overlooked by most travelers.

39.0112, 20.7292

Added by ndgreco

Detail of the ceiling of the Great Vestibule

Dandarah, Egypt

Hathor Temple

One of the most well-preserved temples of ancient Egypt.

26.1417, 32.6663

Added by snappingdragonderbyphotog

Roman circus of Tarragona.

Tarragona, Spain

Roman Circus and Praetorian Tower

Long tunnels run under the ancient chariot racing circuit to the tower.

41.1161, 1.2570

Added by Dr Alan P Newman

Commandaria

Gastro Obscura

Commandaria

To taste the oldest wine still in production, head to Cyprus.

Gastro Obscura

Added by Tony Dunnell

Entrance to the Cave of the Coffins.

Kiryat Tiv'on, Israel

Beit She'arim Necropolis

A sprawling ancient Jewish cemetery with over 30 rock-hewn burial caves.

32.7038, 35.1299

Added by Joel Cusumano

The floor mosaic, with the zodiac in the center and the Torah ark above.

Tiberias, Israel

Zodiac Mosaic of Hammat Tiberias

The mosaic floor of a 4th-century synagogue features a pagan zodiac wheel alongside traditional images of a Torah ark and menorahs.

32.7660, 35.5515

Added by Joel Cusumano

Bean-shaped pillow with child design, Northern Song Dynasty.

Guangzhou, China

Ceramic Pillows at the Museum of the Nanyue King's Mausoleum

Three floors above a 2,000-year-old royal tomb is a rare collection of ancient porcelain pillows.

23.1377, 113.2615

The Scientific Detectives Probing the Secrets of Ancient Oracles

The Scientific Detectives Probing the Secrets of Ancient Oracles

Geological features, toxic fumes, and visions of the future.

Sar Yazd Castle

Sar Yazd Castle

This ancient fortress in Iran was once the oldest and largest treasury in the world.

31.6012, 54.5276

Added by mariellen

Standing stone with hole.

Sisian, Armenia

Zorats Karer

Called the "Armenian Stonehenge," this ring of menhirs pierced with holes may be a prehistoric astronomical observatory.

39.5507, 46.0286

Added by haydegha0917

How to Reconstruct an Ancient Meal From Dirty Dishes Alone

How to Reconstruct an Ancient Meal From Dirty Dishes Alone

Archaeologists and chefs used chemical analysis—and their taste buds—to solve a culinary puzzle from China.

The Green Mound

Ponce Inlet, Florida

The Green Mound

One of the largest Native American shell middens stands 30 feet tall.

Added by hcw2rp

The Quest for an Ancient Culture's Cannabis-Filled Cooking

The Quest for an Ancient Culture's Cannabis-Filled Cooking

The Svans, from Georgia's Caucasus region, had their weed culture (and plants) uprooted.

Conch-shell terrace walls at Otter Mound Preserve.

Marco Island, Florida

Otter Mound Preserve

Decorative shell walls built in the 1940s sit atop an ancient midden created by the Calusa Native Americans.

Added by Tony Dunnell

Rabban Hormizd Monastery.

Rabban Hormizd Monastery

An ancient sanctuary that has long been a holy site for the Chaldean Christian Church.

36.7490, 43.1151

Added by Max Cortesi

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