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archaeohistories, 4 hours ago to history

Old photos of the excavations at Machu Picchu, Peru.

This Inca settlement covers a territory total of 32,500 hectares, it is divided into two large sectors: agricultural and urban. In these shots we can appreciate the time when it was still covered by a dense vegetation that hid it for centuries before being exposed to the world.

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archaeohistories, 4 hours ago to history

A 3rd Century AD, Roman Gold Fibula (brooch), stunningly detailed, in the shape of a bee.

At Museo de Cádiz in Spain

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archaeohistories, 2 days ago to history

The London Hammer, discovered in 1936 in Texas, is a controversial out-of-place artifact that appears to be a 19th Century CE, tool encased in rock purportedly dating to the Cretaceous period, sparking debate.

This intriguing find challenges established geological timelines and has generated significant discussion regarding its origin and the processes that led to its encasement in rock supposedly millions of years old.

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archaeohistories, 2 days ago to history

After the death of Theodosius I in 395 AD, Roman Empire experienced division.

Western Roman Empire crumbled in late 400s, while Eastern Roman Empire, later known as Byzantine Empire, endured until the fall of Constantinople in 1453 AD.

Green : Western Roman Empire
Red : Eastern Roman Empire (very later named Byzantine Empire)

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archaeohistories, 2 days ago to history

A 2nd Century AD, Roman Sundial was found near the Heroon in the ruins of the ancient city of Sagalassos, Türkiye. It is in the form of a ring at an angle of 60 degrees mounted on a lion's foot.

Burdur Archaeological Museum, Türkiye

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archaeohistories, 2 days ago to history

This lovely dark blue Roman glass plate was found in a 5th Century AD, tomb at Niizawa Senzuka-kofun Tumulus Cluster, Nara, in Japan.

Dish was possibly produced in a workshop on western side of Euphrates and before the plate reached Japan, the inner surface became decorated, with a bird, horse, person, and plants. These figures were drawn in a Central Asian style and were likely the product of the Sasanian Empire. From there it was imported to Japan.

National Museum, Tokyo

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archaeohistories, 3 days ago to history

The Natural History Museum of London, England.

Established in 1881 CE, has an impressive 70 million specimens in its stately walls. The building was constructed with terracotta tiles in order to resist the soot in the air of Victorian London, with the west wing and the east wing are adorned with images of living and extinct species, respectively.

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archaeohistories, 6 days ago to random

This is a Swiss 10.5cm gun turret in Mels, in Alps. These guns were originally ordered in 1930s and placed inside heavily armored turrets.

There's a huge amount of fortifications in Switzerland, making country a fortress that would be too costly for any invader to tackle. Many are camouflaged to avoid detection.

This particular turret has been quite convincingly disguised as a shed. The gun would have been covered when turrets were in operation. They were retired in 1990s.

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archaeohistories, 6 days ago to history

Child playing with a Mask (1st Century CE) :

A marble statue of a child at play found in Villa Ludovisi. Although the sylene's mask that the boy plays with presents rather negative emotions, we certainly have a smile on our face.

Originally, figure was part of a group of sculptures in which boy scared another character, as you can see, it made him a lot of joy.

📸© Christopher Polt

Art Institute of Chicago

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archaeohistories, 7 days ago to history

Rome reached its largest territorial extent during the period known as Roman Empire. Roman Empire’s peak size occurred in 117 AD, under the reign of Emperor Trajan. At that time, the empire encompassed vast regions of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, making it one of the largest empires in history.

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archaeohistories, 7 days ago to history

The first known Roman geographer, Pomponius Mela, created a world map that rivalled those of his Greek contemporaries in accuracy and detail.

Check out his world map where he divided the Earth into two hemispheres & three continents — Europe, Africa and Asia.

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archaeohistories, 7 days ago to history

Hair ornament with playing dragons. Amber, ruby, gold repoussé and filigree, 1658 CE.

Unearthed from the tomb of Lady Chen, wife of Tong Bonian, just outside the Zhonghua gate in Nanjing, China.

Nanjing Municipal Museum

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archaeohistories, 7 days ago to history

Sanxingdui Sun Wheel (1000 BC) - a bronze wheel was discovered at a pit full of ritual/sacrificial objects at Sanxingdui, China.

The radius of the wheel is 85cm and it looks like a modern steering wheel, but scholars say it is a representation of sun.

Sanxingdui Museum

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archaeohistories, 7 days ago to history

The Gutenberg Bible (1455 AD) :

While not an American work, several American libraries, including the Library of Congress and the New York Public Library, possess copies of the Gutenberg Bible, the first major book printed using movable type in the West. It is a landmark in the history of printing and bookmaking.

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archaeohistories, 7 days ago to history

Human statue measuring 2.3 meters tall discovered during excavations at Karahan Tepe, depicts a seated man holding his genital organ. Karahantepe is a prehistoric archaeological site in the Sanliurfa province of Turkey, twin to its contemporary Göbekli Tepe. Karahan Tepe, a place that many researchers are the first settlement in history, dated to around 9400 BC.

© Joaquín Rodriguez Celorio

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archaeohistories, 7 days ago to history

Ancient Roman Gold Coin from the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius (r. 138-161 AD) found in the shipwreck of Titanic.

The coin was made into a pendant necklace and eventually became a keepsake of one of the passengers of the RMS Titanic, then was later salvaged from the shipwreck.

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archaeohistories, 7 days ago to random

Snake wine, an alcoholic beverage produced by infusing whole snakes in rice wine or grain alcohol. Drink was first recorded to have been consumed in China during Western Zhou dynasty (1040–770 BC) and believed in folklore to reinvigorate a person according to Traditional Chinese medicine. Main types of snake wine, which use either parts of live snake or entire snake itself are steeped or mixed. It can be found in China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and throughout Southeast Asia.

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archaeohistories, 8 days ago to history

Nearly 2000 years ago, Pompeii was a bustling city located in what is now southern Italy. But in the summer of 79 AD, the nearby Mount Vesuvius volcano erupted. It spewed smoke and toxic gas 20 miles into the air, which soon spread to the town. Almost overnight, Pompeii and many of its 10,000 residents vanished under a blanket of ash.

Pompeii was basically lost and forgotten until it was rediscovered in 1748 AD.

📽️© Dmitrij Smirnov

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archaeohistories, 8 days ago to history

The first official portrait of British King Charles III, by Jonathan Yeo, depicts monarch wearing uniform of Welsh Guards, of which he was a Regimental Colonel in 1975 and featuring a symbolic butterfly, was unveiled at Buckingham Palace.

According to Buckingham Palace, the oil on canvas artwork, which measures about 8-1/2 by 6-1/2 feet, is expected to be displayed at Drapers' Hall in the City of London from the end of August, 2024.

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archaeohistories, 8 days ago to random

"It took me years to realize that Inca and pre-Columbian architecture is directly related to the structure of the corn kernels. In a western model of thought, one might judge the shapes as irregular, but in a universal thought, everything is a correlation between the cosmos, science, art and humanity." (Fractal Nature)

As you can see, organic growth forms are represented in a logarithmic way and fact that these pentagonal, hexagonal and heptagonal blocks coincide with corn forms.

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archaeohistories, 8 days ago to history

The Van Gogh Experience 😀

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archaeohistories, 8 days ago to history

The golden era of bodybuilding was a time when bodybuilding was at its peak. In that time when bodybuilders considered to be some of the fittest and most muscular people in the world. During the golden era, bodybuilding was not only a sport, but it was also a lifestyle. Bodybuilders considered to be role models, and they were admired by people of all ages.

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archaeohistories, 8 days ago to history

Cannabis, often referred to as marijuana, weed, or pot, has a rich and multifaceted history that spans thousands of years. From its origins as a revered medicinal plant in ancient civilizations to its contemporary status as a recreational and medical substance, cannabis has played a significant role in human culture and society.

Archaeological findings suggest that cannabis was cultivated for its fibers, seeds, and psychoactive properties.

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archaeohistories, 8 days ago to history

A sled dog being trained to carry an M1919 .30 caliber machine gun for US forces, Alaska, 1942.

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archaeohistories, 9 days ago to history

Roman Crocodile Armor (3rd Century AD), was a form of protective gear crafted from tough hide of Nile crocodiles. Romans likely adopted this type of armor during their conquests in Egypt and other regions where crocodiles were prevalent.

Crocodile armor was not as widely used as other types of Roman armor, and scholars believe that it might have been worn during processions or ceremonies, rather than in combat.

British Museum

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