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Mayapán: The Mysterious And Enigmatic Capital of The Late Postclassic Mayan Civilization
Deep in the Yucatan Peninsula, approximately 40 kilometers south of the modern city of Mérida, Mexico, shrouded in mystery and the shadows of time, lies the pre-Columbian city of Mayapán. Considered the last great capital of the Mayan civilization before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century. This enigmatic place is in…
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Takht-e-Jamshid; World Heritage – Endless Wonders
Takht-e-Jamshid, that is known in the world by its Greek name, Persepolis, is an ancient and magnificent city that was the ceremonial capital of Iran during the Achaemenid periodis. The area of Takht-e-Jamshid and the remaining buildings in it can be considered as one of the most important evidences of the history of civilization in…
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What Do You Know About Faravahar
The Faravahar is an ancient symbol associated with Iranian or Zoroastrian culture. It features a depiction of a winged figure with outstretched wings and a circle at the center. Inside the circle, there is typically a smaller human figure. This symbol holds significant meaning within Zoroastrianism, one of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions. The Faravahar…
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Chand Baori; The Upside Down Pyramid
Chand Baori is a famous stepwell located in the village of Abhaneri, near Jaipur in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is one of the largest and deepest stepwells in the world, known for its intricate architecture and historical significance. Built during the 9th or 10th century by King Chanda of the Nikumbha dynasty, Chand…
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Auseans; The Headless Tribe of Libya
Herodotus, the ancient Greek historian, wrote about the headless tribe of Libya in his work “The Histories.” According to Herodotus, the headless tribe was a group of people known as the “Auseans” who lived in the western part of Libya. He described them as having no visible heads, with their facial features, including eyes and…
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The Predjama Castle; The Largest Cave Castle In The World
The Predjama Castle is a remarkable medieval fortress located in Slovenia that is perched in the middle of a 123 m high cliff near the village of Predjama. It’s the largest cave castle in the world, with a network of secret tunnels behind it that allowed the robber baron Erasmus to continue with his robberies.…
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Ancient Inventors: Some of The First Human Inventions
Sumerians, one of the earliest civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia, made several significant contributions to human development. Some of the notable inventions and achievements credited to the Sumerians include: 1. Writing System (Cuneiform): The Sumerians are credited with the creation of one of the first writing systems known as cuneiform. They used wedge-shaped markings on clay…
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Friendship – The Epic of Gilgamesh and Enkidu
In the Epic of Gilgamesh the relationship between Gilgamesh and Enkidu is an example of human friendship and partnership and a symbol of the fact that every human life has the same fate. Enkidu is a mirror of Gilgamesh and the pain at his death teaches Gilgamesh that he himself must die in the end.…
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The tomb of Darius the Great
One of the four tombs for Achaemenid kings at the historical site of Naqsh-e Rostam, located about 12 kilometres northwest of Persepolis in Iran Darius I, (born 550 BC—died 486), king of Persia in 522–486 BC, one of the greatest rulers of the Achaemenid dynasty, who was noted for his administrative genius and for his…