Many ancient civilizations believed that the unicorn was a real creature. “The unicorn, through its intemperance and not knowing how to control itself, for the love it bears to fair maidens forgets its ferocity and wildness; and laying aside all fear it will go up to a seated damsel and…
Egypt isn't the only place with hieroglyphs, and not all hieroglyphs have Egyptian origins. In the 1970s, there was a controversial discovery of hieroglyphs in Australia, later known as the 'Gosford Hieroglyphs'. For some time, this discovery created a fuss among researchers, being a controversial issue and a subject of…
Strange and mysterious, thought-provoking, and puzzling, these unexplained archaeological discoveries keep attracting the attention of researchers worldwide. The scientific community has not yet been able to shed light upon them. Let's see some of the greatest findings that still remain unexplained. 1. The 300,000-year-old nanostructures While the scientists’ initial purpose…
The eternal symbols of ancient times are still so powerful and intriguing. What are these symbols? What did all the ancient cultures use them for? What is their true meaning and how have they affected the ancient cultures throughout the world? Let’s find out! 1. Ancient Dolmens The existence of…
Monumental constructions of past eras, such as prehistoric sites and cities, have always been intriguing to archaeologists who struggle to reveal their secrets. Here are five prehistoric sites that keep puzzling scientists all over the world, and no one has still managed to solve their mysteries and decode the way…
Learning about ancient civilizations that disappeared is always fascinating, especially when the reasons for their disappearance are ambiguous or unknown. Let's find out about 10 remarkable ancient civilizations and their mysterious disappearance. 1. The Olmec civilization The Olmec culture blossomed in Mexico from 1200-400 BC and is considered to be…
The current year is soon coming to an end. 2015 has offered us a handful of new and unexpected discoveries as well as the newest information on existing ones. On the verge of the New Year, let's see some of the most interesting archaeological findings of 2015. 1. Skeletons of…
The unfinished obelisk found in Aswan (Assuan), Egypt, is one of the biggest ancient obelisks. This impressive structure not only makes visitors stand in awe due to its gigantic size but also offers unusual insights into stone-working techniques developed by the ancient Egyptians. Many other Obelisks can be found all over…
