- Stone Olmec Head Discovered Since 1947
Olmec civilization was an ancient civilization in Mesoamerica that existed from around 1500 to 400 BCE. According to archaeological research, this civilization is known for its numerous large stone sculptures, including massive stone jaguars weighing from 6 to 50 tons. However, until now, scientists have been unable to explain how the Olmec people were able to construct such monumental structures.
- Ancient Settlement Ruins in Scotland
This settlement existed from the 15th century BCE to the 17th century CE. Notably, remnants of life still remain to this day, including houses, long dividing walls, and even artistic structures.
- Magnificent Underwater Caves in Mexico
These caves are known as cenotes. Specifically, they are natural sinkholes located in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, formed by the collapse of limestone. Through countless years of climatic and geological changes, waterfalls have eroded the porous limestone, creating breathtaking caves beneath the surface. These caves are also known to be the habitat of ancient Maya civilization and hold many secrets of this ancient civilization.
- Stunning Ruins of an Ancient Roman City in Libya
Leptis Magna, located in western Libya, is a magnificent ancient Roman city that remains remarkably preserved to this day. This site was built during the reigns of Augustus and Tiberius. The ruins of this city continue to lead archaeologists to new discoveries, providing insights into the past.
- Palenque – The Mysterious City of the Maya
The remnants of Palenque stand as one of the most significant archaeological sites in Mexico and Central America. Located on the fringes of the coastal plain of the Gulf of Mexico, Palenque emerges mysteriously amidst the tropical rainforests at the foothills of the Tumbala Mountains in the state of Chiapas, Mexico.
- Human Skull Box at Olduvai Gorge
Renowned paleoanthropologist Louis Leakey was a strong advocate for evolution. Over the course of 30 years of excavation, Leakey and his family discovered numerous pieces of evidence supporting this theory, including the skull box of one of the ancient humans at Olduvai Gorge.
- The Ice Man, Ötzi
According to research, the Ice Man, Ötzi, dates back to around 3,300 BCE, making it one of the oldest preserved mummies in Europe. Through DNA analysis, scientists have determined that out of 4,000 individuals living in Tyrol, 19 of them are genetically linked to this ancient mummy.
