Archeology
Discovered 'skull altar' more than 1,000 years old in a cave in Mexico
About 150 toothless skulls have been found in a cave in the state of Chiapas, most likely victims of ancient sacrificial rituals.
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Ancient Israelis used marijuana in religious ceremonies
Israeli researchers found cannabis at a nearly 3,000-year-old temple, showing that ancient Israelis used marijuana as part of a religious ceremony.
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How to worship the altar at the end of the year
According to popular belief, the altar is a sanctuary where living people commemorate the deceased, pay homage as well as point to the source.
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The Kitchen God in the kitchen or on the altar?
When worshiping the Kitchen God, if the family does not have its own army of worshiping shrines, it is necessary to burn incense at the altar to worship the gods or the…
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Six rocks windbreak in Anyadiva
In the town of Anyadiva in the Andès Mountains of Pérou there is an altar of stone. This stone is built from 6 marble slabs 4m high, 2m wide and 2m thick, weighing 80 to…
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Discover the secret behind the Mayan's
The nearly 1,500-year-old sculpture altar from the Mayan area of 'La Corona', located in the Peten region of northern Guatemala, is on display at the National and Ethn…
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The tomb of Jesus in Jerusalem is in danger of collapse
The altar that covers Jesus' grave is at risk of serious collapse due to an uncertain foundation.
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Discovered a 2800-year-old altar in Mexico
A cylindrical 2,800-year-old altar with a carved bowl in the pre-Columbian era was discovered by archaeologists in Mexico.
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Detecting archaeological relics in Tran dynasty
On November 14, according to a source from the Hanoi People's Committee, while constructing the new Kim Lien-O Cho Dua road (in Dong Da district, Hanoi), the constructio…
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Discover ancient altar at ancient Aztec temple
Mexican archaeologists have created the most significant discovery of the Aztec civilization for decades, unearthing an altar in the 15th century and a large stone at th…
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Instructions on how to present the New Year's Eve offerings
Tet is coming, warm spring air spreads everywhere. This is also the time when houses are preparing to repair and purchase necessary items to wait for the new year.