Going back in time is sadly not possible; however, that doesn’t stop researchers from uncovering the secrets of the past. Each day they discover something new that shows what life was like hundreds of years ago. Unsurprisingly, there are large communities of scientists that carry out complex research to put the puzzle pieces together.
Similarly, there are groups of enthusiasts who might not be frequent visitors to the archeological sites themselves but enjoy exploring the world of antiquity, nevertheless. The Facebook group ‘Archaeology & Ancient History’ is a great example. It has nearly 80k members and stores an impressive collection of images covering everything from ancient architecture to unique archeological finds, and more. We’ve gathered some of them into the list below, which might spark your interest in the ancient world.
#21 The Oldest, Most Complete Bible On Earth
The Ethiopian bible, which was written on goat skin, was the world's first illustrated Christian Bible and was written around the early 5th Century CE
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#22 The Crypt Of San Magno, Anagni, Italy
Also known as the City of Popes (four popes hailed from town), Anagni is crowned by its beautiful romanesque cathedral dating back to turn of 11th and 12th centuries
Photo by: @carthe [ig]
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#24 In 1842, Joseph Geefs Carved The Angel Of Evil (Left Statue) To Be Placed In The Pulpit Of Liège Cathedral, But The Statue Was Removed Because Of Its Distracting Allure And "Unhealthy Beauty"
The cathedral then passed the commission to his older brother who made the statue on the right
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#25 The Phuktal Monastery Is Built Around A Natural Cave, Which Is Believed To Have Been Visited By Numerous Sages, Scholars, Translators, And Monks Around 2,550 Years Ago
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#26 Akkadian Cuneiform Tablet (1750 Bce)
Here we see one of the earliest surviving recipes ever written in the ancient Akkadian language. The artifact is dated to be from around c. 1750 BCE., and is a well intact cuneiform tablet that shows us 25 recipes for stews, whereas 21 are meat stews and 4 are of vegetable stews, but it does not give the measurements or cooking time. The tablet's text was translated by Jean Bottéro and Teresa Lavender Fagan and is now located at Yale University.
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#28 Chepstow Castle Sits Atop A Cliff Across The River Wye Which Separates England And Wales
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#29 Roman Silver 'Swiss Army Knife', 200 To 300 Ad, The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. The Piece Contains A Knife, Spoon And Fork Plus A Spike, Spatula And Small Pick
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#30 New Discovery: A Well-Preserved Section Of The Via Flaminia Was Discovered During Construction Works
The road connected Rome with central and northern Italy and was built in the second half of the 3rd century BC.
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#31 More Than 3,000 Years Ago, This Outstanding Gold Beaker, Decorated With Winged Bulls And Foliage, Was Crafted By Highly-Skilled Artisans In Iran (National Museum Of Iran, Tehran)
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#32 A Mosaic Discovered In Ancient Hadrianoupolis, Eskipazar District, Karabük Province, Turkey
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#33 Commonly Known As Dracula's Castle, Bran Castle Is Probably The Most Famous Medieval Castle In Romania
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#35 These Are The Remains Of A Prehistoric House From The Bronze Age Settlement Of Akrotiri In Santorini
The Bronze Age settlement of Akrotiri was one of the most important Minoan urban centres and ports in the Aegean Sea when it was covered by volcanic ash in the 17th century BC.
In prehistory it was a well connected Minoan port town, with connections to mainland Greece and as far afield as Egypt and Syria.
As the town was covered in ash following a volcanic eruption on the island, preservation of the settlement is exceptional, making this one of the most significant archaeological sites in Greece
In prehistory it was a well connected Minoan port town, with connections to mainland Greece and as far afield as Egypt and Syria.
As the town was covered in ash following a volcanic eruption on the island, preservation of the settlement is exceptional, making this one of the most significant archaeological sites in Greece
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#36 Mehrangarh Fort
Mehrangarh located in Jodhpur Rajasthan is one of the largest forts in India. Built in around 1459 by Rao Jodha the fort is situated 410 feet above the city and is enclosed by imposing thick walls. Inside its boundaries there are several palaces known for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards.
Also known as (The Cursed Fort) This is one of the largest Fort in the world and probably the strongest. Its located near Jodhpur and is situated 410 feet above the city. This fort has been part of several battles but enemies could never conquer this mighty fort.
Location : Jodhpur, Rajasthan
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#38 Then vs. Now : Maiden Castle; Largest Hill Fortress In England
Built in 600 BC, and greatly expanded in 450 BC, fortress sits atop a large hill 914m long. In Iron Age, hundreds of people lived there
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#40 Wreck Of The Ten Sail Is A Historic Shipwreck Event That Occurred Off The East End Of Grand Cayman On 8 February 1794
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