With dozens of underground cities and thousands of troglodyte dwellings in the region, the Cappadocians could hardly be accused of being claustrophobic. We took a day trip to Derinkuyu Underground City from Goreme to visit the deepest underground settlements in Turkey.
A fascinating DNA study of more than 400 Viking skeletons has just rewritten history. Today we know for certain that some Vikings were not who we previously thought.
The secret identity of the 150-year-old female body found buried in an iron coffin in an abandoned lot in New York City has finally been revealed.
In a groundbreaking discovery, archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed evidence that could point to a possible encounter with ancient extraterrestrial beings. This astonishing find has the potential to rewrite history and shed new light on the origins of human civilization.
Archaeologists are hailing the extraordinary find of a purported “Hunnic woman” with a jeweled jet buckle on her beaded belt. After a drop in water levels, the well-preserved mummy was found this week on the shore of a giant reservoir on the Yenisei River, upstream of the massive Sayano-Shushenskaya Dam, which powers Russia’s largest power plant and the ninth-largest hydroelectric power station in the world.
In the dimly lit corners of archaeological lore and ancient legends, there exists a mystery that has long captured the imagination of many: the enigma of the two-headed skull. A relic so rare and baffling that it blurs the lines between myth and reality, challenging our understanding of human anatomy and historical anomalies. But does it really exist? And what does modern autopsy reveal about this mysterious artifact?
Most of us don't believe in aliens, but looking at this strange fossil might make you stop and think.
At the entrance of Suichang National Mining Park in Lishui City, Zhejiang Province, China, there is a golden-hued “rock” weighing over 45 tons, which intrigues many visitors. Curiously, despite its open display and immense value, this “rock” worth billions remains untouched by thieves, which surprises many people.
Çatalhöyük, located in southern Turkey, is known as one of the earliest settlements of mankind, with a flourishing history dating back to 7100 BC. However, after about 1,000 years of existence, this city mysteriously collapsed, falling silent and leaving behind many unanswered questions until now.
Picture 1,000 BC Far from the world of jeans and leggings, one might imagine people dressed in tunics or togas....