Category: Archaeology

Discover the world’s most fascinating archaeological sites so you can explore them with ease. Learn about past civilisations and prepare your travel with expert insights, travel tips, and stories of eras from more than 3000 years ago.

Archaeology

The Leshan Giant Buddha: A Spiritual Statue That Calmed the Dangerous Leshan River

The Leshan Giant Buddha, located in Sichuan Province, China, is a monumental feat of ancient engineering and artistry. It was built as a symbol of protection and peace, with a scientific twist to stabilize the turbulent river waters. Visitors can enjoy various activities around giant the Buddha statue for an unforgettable trip. Continue reading The Leshan Giant Buddha: A Spiritual Statue That Calmed the Dangerous Leshan River

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The famous Abu Simbel Temple - the great temple of Ramses II
Archaeology

How to Get To Abu Simbel – Navigate the Nile to Egypt’s Greatest Temple of Ramses II

From the awe-inspiring statues of Ramses II to the captivating Temple of Nefertari, learn about the ancient wonders of Abu Simbel. Discover the remarkable engineering, captivating legends, and the annual sunlight phenomenon that draws visitors worldwide. Plus, get essential travel tips on how to experience Abu Simbel by Nile cruise, train, or private car transfer Continue reading How to Get To Abu Simbel – Navigate the Nile to Egypt’s Greatest Temple of Ramses II

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The Temple of Karnak: Chapels of Pharaohs and Gods, Scarabs, Hypostyle Halls and a Sacred Lake

Tens and dozens of statues of various pharaohs. Chapels for gods and gigantic halls that once rang in celebration of glory. Karnak Temple is the largest temple complex to have been constructed anywhere in the world. It’s magnificence in sheer size and construction alone boggles and provides a feast for the eyes of every Egyptology fans. This massive complex is a pot of history that … Continue reading The Temple of Karnak: Chapels of Pharaohs and Gods, Scarabs, Hypostyle Halls and a Sacred Lake

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Coba Ruins: Mysterious Mayan Limestone Roads, Carvings of Queens and a Mayan Calendar

Hidden amidst thick, intimidating jungle for centuries, the Coba archaeological site was once among the largest cities of the Mayan civilization with the second largest Mayan pyramid in the world and the largest pyramid in the Yucatan peninsula. Coba means “water stirred by wind” and was a focal Mayan commercial site and a powerful city in 800 AD. It housed some 50,000 inhabitants and had … Continue reading Coba Ruins: Mysterious Mayan Limestone Roads, Carvings of Queens and a Mayan Calendar

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Archaeology, Movie Locations

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: Famous Structures in the Neapolis Archaeological Park of Syracuse

An underrated spot in Italy that holds a heavy ground of legends and history, the Neapolis Archaeological Park in Syracuse is one of its top attractions and undoubtedly on the list of the best things to see in Sicily. With one of the world’s biggest structures, altars built for Greek gods, fountains and shrines, and a cave made famous by Indiana Jones, the park has … Continue reading Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: Famous Structures in the Neapolis Archaeological Park of Syracuse

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The 8 Best Tombs in Valley of the Kings: Most Preserved and Ethereal Burial Places of the Pharaohs

With brown sands and hills covering the area in all directions, Valley of the Kings might seem unassuming from the outside, but underneath its sand covered surface lies a treasure trove of history, spells and myth as well as riches. Breath-taking golden colored long corridors, life size paintings of Ancient Egyptian gods and tales that tells the life of the Pharoah sleeping in its chambers … Continue reading The 8 Best Tombs in Valley of the Kings: Most Preserved and Ethereal Burial Places of the Pharaohs

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Kom Ombo: The Only Nile Temple with Crocodile Mummies

Sitting on a raised platform by the rushing waters of the River Nile, Kom Ombo temple is an unusual, one-of-a-kind Ancient Egyptian monument that can’t be found anywhere else on the timeless land of Kemet. Built as a double temple, Kom Ombo, is the only sanctuary that’s dedicated to two deities (Horus and Sobek) at once. While the temple has much to offer from a … Continue reading Kom Ombo: The Only Nile Temple with Crocodile Mummies

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5 Places To See Real Mummies in Egypt

Golden sarcophaguses, spells and scarabs, and rumored curses – Egypt’s mummies and mummification never ceases to amaze the world and it’s travelers. With mysteries and the unexplainable surrounding the preserved bodies of the ancient pharaohs, these royal mummies hold the secrets to a world that did unbelievable feats of constructing mega structures deemed impossible to do in the ancient days….or even today. If you’re visiting … Continue reading 5 Places To See Real Mummies in Egypt

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Archaeology, Forests and Jungles

Edakkal Caves: Stone-age Carvings Amidst Kerala’s Famous Wayanad Rainforest

Journey into an era that tell tales from 8000 years ago. Of a prehistoric period when man found ways to make weapons and tools to hunt from stone. An era that spins the wheels of time to 3.4 million years in the past. Trek and comb through the dense Wayanad rainforest while the rushing rhythms of heavy waterfalls and the call of wild animals sound … Continue reading Edakkal Caves: Stone-age Carvings Amidst Kerala’s Famous Wayanad Rainforest

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