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See the ruins of the city of Thonis-Heracleion - Where Egypt's legend lurks under the ocean
Among the lost cities, Thonis-Heracleion is known as a bustling city of Egyptian civilization.
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Discover the ancient wonder found in the Arabian desert
The United Arab Emirates may have just celebrated its 50th anniversary of independence, but Abu Dhabi has a centuries-old past.
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Fun fact: Oxford University is older than the Aztec civilization
Did you know Oxford University is more than 200 years older than the mysterious ancient Aztec civilization?
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How did the Incas take special care of their sacrificial victims?
Like many ancient civilizations, the Incas performed human sacrifices. The children chosen as scapegoats had a special diet.
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Ancient nanostructures found in the mountains of Russia raise questions about humanity's level of development
Something as sophisticated and complex as nanotechnology could not have been developed without the structure of atoms and the microscope as a premise.
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'Treasures of the Qing Dynasty' were once abandoned in the corner of the kitchen, selling for more than 41 billion dong
An ancient ceramic vase related to the Qing Dynasty emperor Qianlong, once forgotten in the kitchen corner for a long time, has just been auctioned for a record-high amo…
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The ancient Romans used radioactive substances to make... decorations?
Artisans in ancient Rome created masterpieces of art without knowing its composition including its extremely dangerous radioactive components.
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Technology in ancient vases helps Stone Age Chinese 'beyond time'
New research shows that ancient 4,000-year-old beer pots were the key to opening the door of time for the spectacular leap of Chinese civilization.
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Dwarfs were respected in ancient Egypt
In ancient Egypt, dwarves were respected, leading a high life. Sometimes, they even become powerful figures in society.
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Recreate the ancient Egyptian olive oil production technique
Researchers created today's high-quality olive oil-like oils by twisting more than 4,000 years ago.
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Top 8 least inhabited cities in the world
The ancient, peaceful and uninhabited cities are suitable destinations for tourists who want to get away from the noisy and bustling life in the city.
Archeology
Discovered 3,400-year-old city rising above the Tigris . river
A team of German and Kurdish archaeologists discovered the 3,400-year-old ancient city from the time of the Mittani kingdom, once located on the Tigris river.
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Digging water pipes, discovering 2,100-year-old 'time-frozen' treasure
An unparalleled, extremely valuable archaeological treasure has just been found in Israel, where most of the artifacts are preserved in extremely good condition and cont…
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Unveiling the most overwhelming 'mummy treasure' of all time
In the shadow of Saqqara's oldest pyramid - the mecca of Egyptian mummies - 250 mummies, 150 bronze statues and countless stunning treasures from recent excavations are…
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'Fainting' at the appearance of ancient Earth creatures, looking like alien monsters
The Cambrian explosion, which occurred about 542 million years ago, is one of the most 'impressive' events when it comes to the history of life on this planet. A few spe…