We may never know for sure who built the megalithic temples of Malta, as these prehistoric Maltese temples are monumentally mysterious!
The Cardium Pottery or Cardial Ware culture is connected with haplogroup G2, the same as Linear Pottery Group, the first neolithic culture into Europe via Balkan, and Bell-Beaker culture. Cardium P…
Tour Info / RegisterThe great state of Montana has always been considered one of the last frontiers of adventure and exploration. And nevermore so than now… Some very intriguing photos h…
standing stones necklace, tear drop shaped pendant handpainted in acrylics, sealed in resin layer 20” gold plated chain polymer clay layers for added depth and texture You will receive one item from a small batch of near identical pieces as photographed Please expect some variation and imperfections in the batch as these are all handmade archaeology anthropology heritage history Salisbury prehistory neolithic menhir standing stones bronze age archeology megalith lith orthostat druids burial chamber gothic
The largest stones ever quarried on the planet are those at Baalbek in Lebanon. There are also 2 which are still in the quarry, one attached to the bedrock and another all alone on the quarry floor next to the bedrock from which it was cut. Above is the, at least 1200 ton “stone of...
Megalithic Age Megalithic Culture Armenian Highland Africa Europe Megalithic Tombs Other structures South Asia East Asia Types and definitions Timeline Megalithic Culture A megalith is a large ston…
The Carnac Stones have been one of the most puzzling archaeological artifacts in the world for hundreds of years.
Gobekli Tepe has been dated to about 11,500 years old, and is located in Urfa, Sothern Turkey, quite close to the border with Syria. It’s believed that the temples were built by the last hunt…
We may never know for sure who built the megalithic temples of Malta, as these prehistoric Maltese temples are monumentally mysterious!
As an increasing number of Saudis have starting to visit archaeological sites, the government plans to relax entry restrictions on sites including Mada’in Saleh, a
Ancient writing on stone in the Bilqis Temple ruins in the Saba Valley. One of the most famous archaeological sites in Yemen, it was once the capital of the Kingdom of Saba (Sheba)
Archaeologists have discovered a set of engravings in Saudi Arabia dating back at least 8,000 years, which depict a hunter accompanied by 13 dogs, 2 of which appear to be on leashes attached to the man’s waist. The engravings are the earliest known depictions of dogs on leads and suggests that humans were training dogs to assist them with hunting thousands of years earlier than previously thought.
Jarlshof, Shetland Scotland Jarlshof is the best known prehistoric archaeological site in Shetland, Scotland. It lies near the southern tip of the Shetland Mainland and has been described as "one of...
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Since at least the 18th century AD, there have been discoveries in northwestern continental Europe and Britain of “bog bodies” - human remains which have been preserved in the anoxic environment of bogs. These specimens are very well-preserved, with hair, skin, and clothing being retained in the process.
The Theopetra Cave is an archaeological site located in Meteora, in the central Greek region of Thessaly.
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Investigating an isolated Neolithic tomb in Andalucía has revealed a new dimension to its rock art. What can this tell us about life as well as death in a remarkable megalithic monument?
Megaliths of Carnac: Introduction The Carnac stones are an exceptionally dense collection of megalithic sites around the French village of Carnac, in Brittany, consisting of alignments, dolmens, tumuli and single menhirs. The more than 3,000 prehistoric standing stones were hewn from local rock and erected by the pre-Celtic people of Brittany, and are the largest […]
Excavations being conducted at the ancient city of Göbeklitepe in Turkey have uncovered an ancient pictograph on an obelisk which researchers say could be the earliest known pictograph ever discovered.
An enormous row of 90 megalithic stones has been found buried beneath the prehistoric super-henge of Durrington Walls earthworks, only one mile from the world-famous site of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England. The huge line of megalithic stones lies 3 feet underground and has just been discovered through the use of sophisticated radar equipment. The finding is believed to have been a huge ritual monument.
Cusco is rich with archaeological sites that can easily be seen on a day trip. Here are 7 ruins near Cusco (other than Machu Picchu) that are worth a visit.
The Lajedo de Pai Mateus is a rock formation located in the city of Cabaceiras, in the state of Paraíba (Brazil).Unfortunately ,i could`t find any information about this giant megalithic wall,how old it is and who built it.If anyone have any knowledge and informations about,please share it in comment. The lajedo is located about 25 km from the town of Cabaceiras (access by dirt road) and is situated inside a private property, the Fazenda Lajedo Pai Mateus Hotel. The large rounded stones (weighing 45 tons) stand out on the stone floor and the scarce vegetation of the region of Cariri Paraibano. Special thanks to Celso Carpinetti , without him it would`t be possible to make this article.
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The site holds more interesting secrets than just its association to a politically incorrect aspect of our culture however.
