The Colosseum has 80 entrance arches and it could accommodate around 87,000 spectators with tiered seating all the way around. It's the biggest amphitheater in the world: 189 meters long, 156 meters wide, and 50 meters tall. The Colosseum, located in the heart of Rome, Italy, is an elliptical amphitheater that stands as an enduring testament to the grandeur of ancient Rome. … [Read more...] about The Colosseum: A Timeless Marvel of Ancient Rome
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Long-Lost Treasures And Temple Found Among Sunken Ancient City
Astonishing discoveries emerge from the depths of Thonis-Heracleion, the submerged city off Egypt's coast. Amidst the ruins of a fallen temple, divers unearthed a trove of riches, including gold artifacts, intricate jewelry, ceramics, and offerings to deities. Thonis-Heracleion, once known as the Venice of the Nile, thrived 2,300 years ago, becoming a Mediterranean hub. … [Read more...] about Long-Lost Treasures And Temple Found Among Sunken Ancient City
Jungle-Penetrating Lasers Reveal Thousands Of Ancient Mayan Structures
Hidden beneath the dense foliage of Guatemala's Petén rainforest lies an ancient city untouched by human hands for over a millennium. In its prime, this city thrived as the bustling heart of a vast Mesoamerican empire, home to millions of people who constructed an intricate and sprawling civilization. Now, in a groundbreaking archaeological feat, a team of international … [Read more...] about Jungle-Penetrating Lasers Reveal Thousands Of Ancient Mayan Structures
Ancient Healing Practices: Ants as Surgical Stitchers
Did you know? In some cultures, ants were used to stitch wounds. Army or leaf-cutter ants would hold the skin together, putting their mouth to the wound and wait for them to bite down. The body would be removed, the head left. Human history is a tapestry woven with threads of ingenious innovations, some of which, by today's standards, may seem rather unconventional. One such … [Read more...] about Ancient Healing Practices: Ants as Surgical Stitchers
Ancient Wonders Unearthed: The Remarkable Discovery of a Giant Panda Skeleton in a Chinese Emperor’s Tomb
In a breathtaking archaeological revelation, a monumental mausoleum housing the remains of Emperor Wen of Han and his royal entourage has unveiled a treasure trove of wonders, including a rare and astonishing find: the fully intact skeleton of a giant panda. This monumental discovery sheds light on the ancient Chinese reverence for the animal kingdom and their intriguing … [Read more...] about Ancient Wonders Unearthed: The Remarkable Discovery of a Giant Panda Skeleton in a Chinese Emperor’s Tomb