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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Greece archaeologists discovered an ancient temple of ApolloGreece archaeologists discovered an ancient temple of Apollo
29 Nov.
Greek archaeologists have discovered ruins of an ancient temple of Apollo in the Aegean Sea. It is located near the larger island of Antiparos.
Alexander the Great and ancient EgyptAlexander the Great and ancient Egypt
29 Nov.
Egyptian priests gave Alexander the title of Pharaoh. Alexander the Great took on epic journey to Oracle to seek evidence of his divinity. Egyptian priests gave him the title of Pharaoh.
The ancient Persians used chemical weaponsThe ancient Persians used chemical weapons
24 Nov.
Ancient Persians were the first to have used chemical weapons to defeat their opponents. The theory is based on a survey of the remains of Roman soldiers, found near the foundations of the city walls.
Childhood and success of Alexander the GreatChildhood and success of Alexander the Great
24 Nov.
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Greek Mythology: Alexander the Great is one of the most extraordinary and famous people of all time. He was deeply influenced by his mother Olympias, Aristotle and the greek god Dionysus.
Archaeologists discovered the mines of King SolomonArchaeologists discovered the mines of King Solomon
24 Nov.
Archaeologists have copper mines in southern Jordan, they might be the myth mines of King Solomon. The name of King Solomon is mentioned in the Old Testament as ruler and owner of the rich gold mines.
Baghdad Battery - a mystery to mankindBaghdad Battery - a mystery to mankind
24 Nov.
Baghdad Battery is the name for several Artefacts found in the lands of ancient Mesopotamia. Did our ancestors create a battery 1800 years before Alessandro Volta patented his invention?
Ancient people were much taller than now?Ancient people were much taller than now?
23 Nov.
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ancestors have achieved a growth rate of 5-6 meters. A shrinkage of the size of the man has become as a result of evolution. With mammoths happened the same thing.
Germs and the TyrannosaurusGerms and the Tyrannosaurus
19 Nov.
Simple single-celled parasite of the genus Gallinae Trichomonas is the main culprit for the disappearance of the Tyrannosaurus Rex, say paleontologists.
Dinosaurs were cannibalsDinosaurs were cannibals
04 Nov.
Dinosaurs that are close relatives to the Tyrannosaurus rex had cannibal inclinations. Paleontologists have studied fossil of a Gorgosaurus found in Canada 13 years ago.
The first bird was a dinosaurThe first bird was a dinosaur
03 Nov.
The first bird was in fact a dinosaur, say U. S. researchers. Archeopteryx lived on Earth 150 million years ago.
Ancient egyptians suffered from TuberculosisAncient egyptians suffered from Tuberculosis
03 Nov.
Tuberculosis is deadly, it has been striking down people from more than 2600 years ago. The new autopsy of a mummy found in the early 19 th century showed the presence of the disease.
People buried alive with the emperor in ChinaPeople buried alive with the emperor in China
03 Nov.
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In ancient times in China many have been engaged in mass murder. It was a sacrifice offered to a deceased emperor. When the ruler died from the Qing Dynasty along with him were buried alive 177 people
Discovered the tomb of Cleopatra and Mark Antony?Discovered the tomb of Cleopatra and Mark Antony?
31 Oct.
Archaeologists began excavations of the thombs of Cleopatra and her favorite Marc Anthony in Magna Taposiris. Cleaopatra manages Egypt until Augustus defeated Marc Antony in the battle of Actium.