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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,...
África
The Saif: History and archaeological legacy of an iconic Arab sword
The Saif is a traditional Arab sword, a symbol of honor and power.
Its design and use in battles and ceremonies are archaeologically documented.
Preserved in museums such as the Louvre and the Mus...
The Saif is a traditional sword of Arab origin that has left a deep mark on the history and culture of the Islamic w...
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...
Asia
The great geomagnetic storm of 1872 in Asia
The geomagnetic storm of February 4, 1872, was one of the largest solar events of the 19th century.It triggered auroras visible in Japan, China, and Korea, regions where they do not normally appear...
Historical astronomy has documented numerous phenomena that allow us to understand the relationship between the Sun,...
