archaeology

A mythological bird creature in La Otra Banda, Cerro Las Animas. Photo by the Ucupe Cultural Landscape Archaeological Project

Ancient temple older than Machu Pichu discovered in Peru

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A team of archaeologists has made an amazing discovery! They have unearthed the remains of what appears to be a four-thousand-year-old temple and theater in coastal Peru.

The Seven Ancient Wonders of the World

What do you know about the seven wonders of the world?

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The Seven Wonders of the World is a famous list of extraordinary constructions all over the world. They have captivated our imagination for millennia and represent the pinnacle of ancient architectura...

The face of a 300,000-Year-Old Human Ancestor Reconstructed. Credit: Cicero Moraes

The face of a 300,000-Year-Old Human Ancestor Reconstructed

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Scientists have reconstructed the face of an early human ancestor using bones found at Jebel Irhoud in Morocco.

Timber enclosure with central inverted oak stump known as Sea henge, found in Norfolk.

Podcast Episode 97 l Seahenge

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Discovered in 1998, Seahenge is a 4000 year old structure, estimated to have been built around 2049 BC.

Timber enclosure with central inverted oak stump known as Sea henge, found in Norfolk.

Have you heard of seahenge?

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Have you heard of seahenge? It was discovered in 1998, is a 4000 year old structure revealed by shifting sands on a beach on the Norfolk coast.

Derawar Fort is the best surviving example of the forts which used to guard desert caravan routes.

Podcast Episode 96 l Cholistan Desert its forts

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Podcast Episode 96 is Cholistan Desert its forts, ancient civilisations and its people. Derawar fort in particular is very beautiful.

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Podcast Episode 92 l The Story of the Dabbous Giraffes

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Deep in the heart of the Sahara Desert, amidst the scorching sands and towering dunes, lies a remarkable archaeological treasure - the Dabous Giraffes. They can be found on a sandstone outcrop in the ...

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Ancient Giants Etched in Stone: The Dabous Giraffes of Niger

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Meet these Ancient Giants Etched in Stone known as The Dabous Giraffes of Niger, discovered in 1987, from a time when Africa was a savannah.

Stone sphere made by the Diquís culture in the courtyard of the National Museum of Costa Rica

Podcast Episode 83 l Costa Rica’s Mysterious Stone Spheres

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Costa Rica is a lush country, with amazing ecology and environment. Amongst its green landscape can be found ancient structures known as the stone spheres of Costa Rica. The 300 spheres lie on the Diq...