In this article we present information and photographs about the Paleolithic, Neolithic and Megalithic monuments of the island of Ikaria. Continue reading “Paleolithic, Neolithic and Megalithic monuments in the island of Ikaria, Greece”
Wealthy 3,600-year-old Trading Hub Found in Gaza
The remains of a vast Bronze Age town dating to 3600 years ago has been discovered in Gaza, and has now been shown to be a rich trading hub. The prosperity of its Canaanite inhabitants is evident in discoveries of elaborate gold jewelry, vast amounts of imported pottery and an unprecedented number of scarabs. Continue reading “Wealthy 3,600-year-old Trading Hub Found in Gaza”
China – Beijing – Haidian
Here we shortly present monuments from the Haidian region of Beijing, China. Continue reading “China – Beijing – Haidian”
China – Beijing – Changping
Here we shortly present monuments from the Changping region of Beijing, China. Continue reading “China – Beijing – Changping”
Were Greek temples oriented towards aurorae?
Here we present selected parts of the published paper “Were Greek temples oriented towards aurorae?“, by Ioannis Liritzis & Helen Vassiliou. Continue reading “Were Greek temples oriented towards aurorae?”
14,000-year-old village unearthed in Canada
The oral history of the Heiltsuk Nation, an Aboriginal group based on the Central Coast of British Columbia, tells of a coastal strip of land that did not freeze during the ice age, making it a place of refuge for early inhabitants of the territory. As Roshini Nair reports for the CBC, a recent archaeological discovery attests to an ancient human presence in the area associated with the tradition. While digging on British Columbia’s Triquet Island, archaeologists unearthed a settlement that dates to the period of the last ice age. Continue reading “14,000-year-old village unearthed in Canada”