The 12-angle stone is an example of the architectural mastery of the Inca. Located in Cuzco, Peru, it fits seems seamlessly into the surrounding wall it is considered a national heritage object. No mortar was used, and its precision is puzzling.
There is archaeological evidence confirming that the oldest continuous civilization on Earth is the Indigenous Australian civilization, extending back over 65,000 years. They were among the first humans to migrate out of Africa, across the coastlines of India and Asia until reaching the shores of Australia.
The Australian Aboriginal persons are direct descendants of the first modern humans to leave Africa, without any genetic mixture from other races so far as can be seen at present. More than 250 Australian Indigenous languages exist. English borrowed more than 400 words from Aboriginal languages such as koala, kangaroo, or boomerang. The Dreamtime is a general term used to describe the complex network of Aboriginal spiritual beliefs, creation, and existence on earth. Torres Strait Islanders are united by their connection to the Tagai. The Tagai is the spiritual belief system that connects people to the order of the world, stating that everything has its place. Aboriginal Australians were the first to use the eucalyptus plant as medicine for cough.
The existence of Atlantis, which is a legendary and mythical lost city is still a mystery. Some argued that many megaliths were achieved by displaced Atlanteans.
Theoretically, it may be possible to bring back Neanderthals using existing technology, but there are significant ethical, practical, and legal issues to consider.
The Agamemnon funerary mask is a masterpiece of ancient Greek art that was discovered by Heinrich Schliemann during his excavation of the Mycenaean civilization in 1876.
Ptahhotep, an ancient Egyptian vizier, wrote one of the oldest books, a book of maxims, around 2400 BCE. The maxims offer advice on how to live a successful and virtuous life, covering topics such as respect for authority, proper behavior, and the importance of education.
Senenmut, a prominent figure in ancient Egyptian history, served as the chief advisor to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the few female pharaohs who ruled over Egypt during the New Kingdom period. Senenmut’s unparalleled rise to power as an advisor to the queen is a testament to his intelligence, strategic acumen, and unwavering loyalty.
One of the most interesting wall paintings from ancient Egypt is the ceiling of the burial Chamber of Seti the first. It depicts the sky with stars and constellations. We can recognize the Ursa Major but there are a few constellations we don’t know from what sky they were observed or whether they were real.
The Terracotta Army is a collection of over 8,000 life-sized clay figures that were buried with China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, in the 3rd century BC. The figures, which include soldiers, horses, and chariots, were created to protect the emperor in the afterlife.
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