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Archaeology
AncientPages.com - Working in the area of the ruins of the Tomb of the Prophet Jonah, destroyed by Isil, archaeologists made a surprising discovery of a previously undiscovered and
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Artifacts
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com -The Yongle Sword, a stunning piece of weaponry complete with its scabbard, was once in the possession of Emperor Yongle. The sword is a
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AncientPages.com - The architectural wonders of India include temples, mosques, monolith, statues, gigantic forts, palaces, universities, and tombs. One of these masterworks is known as Victory Tower (Vijaya
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AncientPages.com - The Pyramid of the Magician ("pyramid of the foreteller") is a Mesoamerican step-pyramid located in the ancient, Pre-Columbian city of Uxmal, Mexico. Also referred to as
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The Gate of All Nations or Gate of Xerxes palace is located in the ruins of the ancient city of Persepolis, Iran. It was ordered by the Achaemenid
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This relic was made during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and is made of pure silver. The origin of the ring is unknown. Inlaid in a ring like a
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"Chac Mool" (chacmool) is one of the most famous ancient statues throughout Mexico. The ancient name for these type of sculptures is unknown. It is also uncertain what
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AncientPages.com - The 'Inghirami Tomb' is one of the best-known late Etruscan tomb complexes. It was discovered by two Inghirami brothers, who visited the Ulimeto necropolis just outside
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Civilizations
Sillustani, a site about 35 miles from the shore city of Puno, is a pre-Incan site that consists of a group of the most impressive huge, cylindrical towers called
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Civilizations
AncientPages.com - The ‘Standard of Ur’ is a Sumerian artifact excavated from what had been the Royal Cemetery in the ancient city of Ur (located in modern-day Iraq
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