Ancient World

Ancient World

Antiquities , historical events and facts. Ancient civilizations and extinct cultures . The secrets and mysteries of ancient civilizations.
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The most important Archeological finds of the XXI centuryThe most important Archeological finds of the XXI century
27 Mar.
Our ancestors have left many traces of their presence, so archaeologists have the task to determine the origin of any discovered remains, pottery, tools and other items.
Incas fattened sacrificial childrenIncas fattened sacrificial children
19 Mar.
Analysis of hair from the mummies, shows that months before making the sacrificial ritual, the ancient Inca began to fatten the children chosen to be sacrificed.
Prehistoric people were CannibalsPrehistoric people were Cannibals
19 Mar.
People fed on each other during the prehistoric period. On the bones of prehistoric people have been found impressions of teeth of Neanderthals and other human ancestors.
The Mayans had psychic abilitiesThe Mayans had psychic abilities
18 Mar.
Recent studies show that the Maya possessed psychic capabilities. Mayans used their dreams to foretell the future and interpret the present.
Who were the MayansWho were the Mayans
12 Mar.
For centuries the Mayans learned how to drain wetlands, how to build irrigation and drainage systems. They were subsisting in agriculture, hunting and fishing.
Secrets of the Cheops pyramidSecrets of the Cheops pyramid
20 June
According to Egyptian mythology, in this magnificent building should be preserved for eternity the mummy and treasures of the then ruler - Cheops. Cheops Pyramid facts and stories.
Volcanoes hide anciant Myan secretsVolcanoes hide anciant Myan secrets
17 June
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Recently scientists discovered beige clay minerals in the ducts of the archaeological site Tikal in Guatemala, where in the past was the largest city in the southern lands of the Maya.
Mayan calendar does not predict the end of the worldMayan calendar does not predict the end of the world
01 Mar.
Maya is one of the smartest and progressive civilizations born on Earth so far. It is described that on December 21st the sun will rise to the center of the Milky Way, listed as a black hole.
Parts of the book of the dead were found in the sarcophagiParts of the book of the dead were found in the sarcophagi
10 Oct.
Archaeologists found items that may shed new light on the beliefs of the ancient Egyptians. One of the tombs proved to be untouched by thieves. Mummies in all newly discovered tombs are covered with c
Volcano struck the NeanderthalsVolcano struck the Neanderthals
10 Oct.
The eruption caused a volcanic winter , which has proved fatal for the Neanderthals. The scientists analyzed layers in the cave and discovered two types of volcanic ash.