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Hace 12 horas · One of the intriguing aspects of the Kiuic Pyramid is the practice of burying earlier buildings within its structure. This method of memorializing past structures by constructing new ones over them highlights the Maya’s reverence for their history and ancestors. It also reflects their complex social and cultural transformations over time.
Hace 12 horas · Turns out being an elite Egyptian scribe had a lot of drawbacks. Painting from the tomb of Nebamun show the New Kingdom period accountant Nebamun hunting birds in the marshes of Egypt. Ancient ...
Hace 12 horas · The Great Pyramid of Cholula, also known as Tlachihualtepetl (Nahuatl for "constructed mountain"), is a complex located in Cholula, Puebla, Mexico. It is the largest archaeological site of a pyramid (temple) in the world, as well as the largest pyramid by volume known to exist in the world today. The adobe brick pyramid stands 25 metres (82 ft) above the surrounding plain, which is ...
Hace 12 horas · Such burials featured decorated passages and chambers that were meant to depict the underworld and provide a place for the deceased’s soul to find rest. Another famous burial site was that of the Pyramids of Giza, which was used to serve many of the Pharohs of Ancient Egypt, most notably Khufu and Khafre.
Hace 12 horas · Together, they created a wealthy, successful extended family. The second-busiest port city in Roman Italy, Puteoli—what’s known as Pozzuoli today—also welcomed survivors from Pompeii. The ...
Hace 12 horas · La Quemada is an intriguing archaeological site located about 50 kilometers south of Zacatecas. This ancient complex dates back to the 9th century and features impressive structures such as pyramids, terraces, and a grand hall. Visitors can wander through the ruins, marveling at the architectural prowess of the ancient inhabitants.
Hace 12 horas · In 1922, R. D. Banerji, an official with the Archaeological Survey of India, was investigating what he thought was a Buddhist monument in the Sindh province of what's now Pakistan.
