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Toru-Aygyr, the submerged medieval city of Lake Issyk-Kul
Toru-Aygyr is a medieval city submerged in Lake Issyk-Kul, in Kyrgyzstan, linked to the Silk Road.
Discovered and scientifically documented in 2025, this settlement reveals structures, ceramics, an...
Silk Road settlement discovered under the waters of Kyrgyzstan
Issyk-Kul Lake, located in northeastern Kyrgyzstan, i...
Asia
The Mysteries of the Dead Sea: Manuscripts, Weapons, and Hidden Testimonies of the Ancient World
The Dead Sea, located between Israel and Jordan, is a unique archaeological enclave where the famous Dead Sea Scrolls have been found, as well as Roman swords, Aramaic inscriptions, and everyday ob...
The Dead Sea, located between Israel and Jordan, is world-renowned for the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, but it...
Asia
The Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang and his Terracotta Army
The mausoleum of the first Chinese emperor, Qin Shi Huang, near Xi’an, is a monumental construction that has been sealed for more than 2,200 years.
Discovered in 1974, it houses the famous Terracot...
A royal tomb inaccessible underground for over two thousand years
The mausoleum of the first emperor, Qin Shi Huang,...
Asia
Remembering the Buddhas of Bamiyan, 25 years after their destruction
The Buddhas of Bamiyan, colossal statues carved into rock between the 6th and 7th centuries, symbolized the cultural and religious richness of the Afghan valley.
Destroyed in 2001 by the Taliban, t...
What were the Buddhas of Bamiyan? Majesty in living rock
The Buddhas of Bamiyan were two monumental statues of Buddh...
América
Great battles and historical events of February that changed the course of the world
February has been the stage for decisive battles and historical events that altered the course of the world.From the death of Roman Emperor Septimius Severus to the onset of modern revolutions and ...
Throughout history, the month of February has been the setting for decisive battles and political and military event...
Asia
Chinese war swords: origin, historical evolution, and military use
The Chinese war sword is a symbol of power, discipline, and military strategy.
Since their appearance in the Shang dynasty, the jian and the dao developed as essential weapons in the armies of anci...
Appearance of the sword in ancient China
The Chinese war sword emerged in the context of the early civilizations of ...
Asia
February in Chinese history: historical facts and key dates
February has been a month in which some key events in the history of China took place: a stage for political changes, military conflicts, and ideological transformations that marked the country's d...
February has been a decisive month in the history of China, marked by political, military, and cultural events that ...
América
Friday the 13th: real beliefs and superstitions in different countries
Friday the 13th is a date marked by superstition and fear in different cultures.
Its origin combines history, religion, and numerology: the crucifixion of Christ, the Last Supper, and historical ev...
Friday the 13th is one of the most feared dates in the Western world.
This is not a generic superstition, but rather...
Asia
Late Bronze Age collapse in the Mediterranean (1200 BC)
The collapse of the Late Bronze Age civilizations, around 1200 B.C., transformed the Eastern Mediterranean.
Hittites and Mycenaeans disappeared, palaces were abandoned, and the bronze trade collaps...
The fall of the Hittites and Mycenaeans and the breakdown of the ancient Mediterranean system
The collapse of Late B...
