Artificial Islands Archive

DNA Unravels Mysteries Of The Crannogs, Ancient Artificial Islands Older Than Stonehenge

AncientPages.com | October 10, 2022

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Crannogs are fascinating ancient artificial islands in Britain and Ireland. Previous studies have revealed hundreds of crannogs, mostly in Scotland, Ireland, and Northern

Archaeology

Could Aztec Innovative ‘Chinampas’ – ‘Floating Islands’ Help Modern Farmers?

AncientPages.com | November 4, 2019

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Can the old Aztec technique in the form of innovative 'chinampas' ('artificial island') contribute to better urban farming today? Researchers led by Roland

Archaeology

Crannogs – Artificial Islands In Scotland Are Older Than Stonehenge

AncientPages.com | June 17, 2019

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Stonehenge in England is world famous and a major tourist attraction. It is widely believed that the stone circle was constructed in the

Chinampas were artificial islands created by the Aztecs to improve agriculture.

Ancient History Facts

Chinampas: Artificial Islands Created By The Aztecs To Improve Agriculture

AncientPages.com | May 17, 2016

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - To improve their agriculture, the Aztecs built so-called chinampas. These were small, artificial islands created on a freshwater lake. The chinampas resembled floating gardens.