The Areni-1 shoe is a 5,500-year-old leather shoe that was found in 2008 in excellent condition in the Areni-1 cave located in the Vayots Dzor province of Armenia.[1] It is a one-piece leather-hide shoe, the oldest piece of leather footwear in the world known to contemporary researchers. The discovery was made by an … [Read more...] about Areni-1 shoe
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Reviving History: 2,200-Year-Old Theater in Turkey’s Laodicea Restored to Former Glory
A 2,200-year-old theater in the ancient city of Laodicea, located in western Denizli province’s Pamukkale district in Turkey, has been brought back to life after years of restoration work. Laodicea was a little-known archaeological site until 2003, when excavation works began by the Denizli Museum. Since then, a team of Turkish archaeologists, led by Professor Celal Şimşek from … [Read more...] about Reviving History: 2,200-Year-Old Theater in Turkey’s Laodicea Restored to Former Glory
Moai
Moai or moʻai are monolithic human figures carved by the Rapa Nui people on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) in eastern Polynesia between the years 1250 and 1500. Nearly half are still at Rano Raraku, the main moai quarry, but hundreds were transported from there and set on stone platforms called ahu around the island's perimeter. Almost all moai have overly large heads, which comprise … [Read more...] about Moai
Appian Way
The Appian Way, also known as Via Appia in Latin and Italian, is one of the earliest and most strategically significant Roman roads of the ancient republic, connecting Rome to Brindisi in southeast Italy. Its significance is emphasized by its nickname, "Appia longarum regina viarum" (the queen of long roads), as recorded by Statius. The road was named after Appius Claudius … [Read more...] about Appian Way
The Unexplained Mystery of Peru’s Nazca Lines
The Nazca Lines are one of Peru’s most famous tourist attractions. However, these geometric lines etched into the ground more than a thousand years ago still baffle scientists and archaeologists today. Nobody knows why they were created. This blog post will look at some popular theories about the Nazca Lines and determine what secrets they may hold. What Are the Nazca … [Read more...] about The Unexplained Mystery of Peru’s Nazca Lines