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The magazine aims to bridge the gap between the amateur and the professional in archaeology.

06/11/2025

Roman emperor Philippus the Arab kneeling in front of Persian King Shapur I, Naqshe Rostam, Iran.

06/11/2025

Bronze Head of Medusa, 2nd century, Hadrianus' Villa, Tivoli, Italy

06/11/2025

Mummy portraits, like the remarkable unnamed woman from the 2nd Century CE, were created to assist souls in achieving immortality. This technique gained popularity in the 1st Century, where naturalistic paintings, mostly executed in encaustic, were placed over mummies. Known as Fayum portraits, they originated in Greek cemeteries but spread across Egypt until the mummification practice ended in the 4th Century. This captivating art form is displayed at the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Cairo.

06/11/2025

Carreg Cennen Castle is one of Wales’ most dramatic and picturesque medieval castles, perched atop a limestone cliff overlooking the River Cennen in Carmarthenshire.

Its striking location on a steep hill provides breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, including the Black Mountain in the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Built by Edward I’s loyal baron John Giffard at the end of the 13th century, you feel an incredible sense of drama and remoteness.

06/11/2025

A painted copy of the famous statue of Augustus of Prima Porta (Vatican Museums) in a square in Braga, Portugal.

05/26/2025

Sagalassos Ancient City is an archeological site in the Burdur province of 🇹🇷

05/26/2025

John Hartnell, seaman (c. 1820-1846).
Died of suspected zinc deficiency and malnourishment.

05/26/2025

Bojnice Castle (Slovakia ). A romantic castle built on the foundations of a castle from the 13th century. It is located in middle Slovakia in the Trenčín region on the outskirts of the town of Bojnice. It is the most beautiful castle in Slovakia.

05/20/2025

Beneath Hvar’s sun-soaked streets lies a 1,900-year-old Roman mosaic vibrant, detailed, and frozen in time. A hidden gem from the ancient world beneath modern-day Croatia. 🏛️✨

05/20/2025

Is This the Largest Man-Made Stone in the World? 🤯

Tucked away in the ancient city of Baalbek, Lebanon, lies one of archaeology’s greatest mysteries: a massive monolith estimated to weigh a jaw-dropping 1,650 tonnes (that’s over 3.3 million pounds)! Measuring around 64 feet (19.6 meters) in length, this stone has baffled engineers and historians alike.

🛠️ How did ancient people move something so massive—without modern machinery?

Just nearby, the mighty Temple of Jupiter stands tall, built on a platform of 27 enormous limestone blocks, including the famous Trilithon, each weighing up to 1,000 tonnes. The precision and scale are mind-blowing, and the techniques? Still a mystery.

🌍 Some believe Baalbek is proof of a lost advanced civilization—like those behind Nan Madol, Gunung Padang, or even the Great Pyramid. Were our ancestors far more advanced than we realize?

💬 What do YOU think?
Was this built by Roman engineers… or someone far older and more advanced?
👇 Share your thoughts in the comments!

05/17/2025

🎨 Pompeii Reveals Another Hidden Treasure! 🏛️✨

In 2018, archaeologists uncovered a stunning fresco in Pompeii, hidden beneath volcanic ash for nearly 2,000 years after Mount Vesuvius' devastating eruption in 79 AD.

This vivid artwork, frozen in time, offers a rare glimpse into daily life, culture, and creativity of ancient Pompeii. Each discovery peels back another layer of history, bringing us closer to understanding how Romans truly lived.

👉 Isn’t it incredible how the ashes that once destroyed the city also preserved its beauty?
Which Pompeii discovery has amazed you the most? Share your thoughts below! 👇

📍 Pompeii, Italy

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