The Vordonos Islands (also called Vordonisi) are two small islands located in the Sea of Marmara, about 700 meters off the coast of Maltepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul. They were part of the Prince Islands Archipelago and sank during an earthquake in 1010 AD But under the sea there is an entir
The ruins of the ancient pre-Hispanic cities of Mesoamerica today constitute not only a valuable source of information on those civilizations but also an invaluable attraction for tourism, the engine of the economy of several countries. But in this dynamic there are some cultures and places that hav
A 3,500-year-old ancient casket containing intriguing offerings has been found in the region of Deir el-Bahari, a complex of temples and tombs, located on the left bank of the Nile, facing Luxor, in Egypt. It could signal the presence of an as yet unidentified royal tomb. Enamel box decorated with
The discovery of shards of a painted pottery vessel, containing one of the longest hieroglyphic texts discovered in Central America, offers new clues about the mysterious disappearance of the ancient Mayan civilization, according to Baylor University researchers who led carry out the excavations. T