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A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Tales of drowned cities and lands lost beneath the waves echo through the myths and histories of cultures worldwide. Medieval tradition whispers of a mysterious realm called Lyonesse, once said to lie southwest of England. This vanished kingdom haunts both Cornish and Breton mythology. Are there any facts that can […]
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Inhabited since the 2nd century AD, Quiriguá was the capital of an autonomous and prosperous state during the reign of Cauac Sky (723–84). He was the greatest leader of the ancient Maya city-state of Quiriguá. Zoomorphic P at Quiriguá, Guatemala, nicknamed by researcher Alfred P. Maudslay. Image credit: HJPD –
‘Cosmic Monster’ Zoomorph At Quiriguá Ruled By Cauac Sky, Great Maya Leader Read More »
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Today, this major Italian city attracts many tourists each year. Its museums, palaces, shops, and restaurants are well known, but few are aware of its lesser-known ancient history. Unlike Rome, little is documented about this ancient city’s connections to deities beyond the Roman pantheon. Ancient Egyptian gods played a significant
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – People have reported seeing strange underwater lights for hundreds of years, but the earliest stories were not well recorded. Witnesses said the lights moved in odd ways beneath the surface. Some thought they might be alien ships, glowing sea creatures, unknown natural events, or even secret operations. Many of these
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Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Whether feared or admired, trees have always held a special place in the beliefs of ancient people. We encountered sacred trees in every corner of the world. There was a time when many of our ancestors were forest dwellers and relied on natural resources. Trees could offer shelter, healing, and
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A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – People have continuously occupied the Grand Canyon for at least the past 4,000 years, and they have lived in the region for the past 12,000 years. As many as 4,800 archaeological sites have already been documented, but many more remain to be cataloged. The Tusayan Ruins (also known as ‘Tusayan Pueblo’)
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – In a remote part of the world, scientists explored a cave high in the mountains. Long ago, this area was a key crossroads for ancient trade. Even earlier, the petroglyphs found here show that people lived in this region thousands of years ago. Still, we know little about them. When
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Assyrian ribbed vessels represent elite pottery and metallic tableware that belonged to royals. They were found in the magnificent Northwest Palace of the Neo-Assyrian King Ashurnasirpal II (883–859 BC) at Nimrud, as well as in the royal tombs of Assyrian queens. Credit: Met Museum – Image compilation AncientPages.com Urartian rulers
What Important Role Did Almost 3,000 Year-Old Royal Bowls Play In Prestigious Urartu? Read More »
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Yama is the underworld god who rules hell and judges the dead. A Hindu religious text, the Vishnu Purana, says that Yama is the son of the sun-god Surya; Yama and his sister Yami (‘reason’) are the first mortals. Yama also has a brother, Sraddhadeva Manu (the 7th Manu), the progenitor
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Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – In many Asian countries, people celebrate the Hungry Ghost festival in August. It’s an ancient tradition and a time when people make offerings of food, money, and entertainment to wandering spirits, but what is the true meaning behind this very old festival? Just like we in the Western world celebrate
Why Is The Hungry Ghost Festival Celebrated In August? Read More »
