#archaeology

travel_explore  What is the Kom el-Shoqafa Catacombs and why are they significant?

The Kom el-Shoqafa Catacombs are a series of tombs located in Alexandria, Egypt that date back to the 2nd century AD. The catacombs are unique...    Read more

account_balance  What is the Herculaneum and why is it significant?

Herculaneum was an ancient Roman city located near modern-day Naples, Italy. It was destroyed and buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD,...    Read more

explore  What is the Pompeii ruins and why are they significant?

The Pompeii ruins are an ancient Roman city that was buried under the ash and pumice of Mount Vesuvius' eruption in AD 79. The city was forgotten for...    Read more

explore  Which country has the most significant number of archaeological sites?

Archaeology is the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation and analysis of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains....    Read more

landscape  How have the eruptions of Mount Nemrut impacted the ancient cultural sites in southeastern Turkey?

Mount Nemrut is a volcanic mountain located in southeastern Turkey, known for its historical and cultural significance. The mountain and its...    Read more

public  How did the Hittite Empire influence the history of Anatolia?

The Hittite Empire was a powerful and influential civilization that emerged in Anatolia around the 18th century BCE. It played a significant role in...    Read more

museum  What is the Deir el-Medina and why is it significant?

Deir el-Medina is an ancient Egyptian village located on the west bank of the Nile, near the city of Luxor. It was a village of artisans who worked...    Read more

explore  What is the Pompeii ruins and why are they significant?

The Pompeii ruins are an ancient Roman city that was buried under the ash and pumice of Mount Vesuvius' eruption in AD 79. The city was forgotten for...    Read more

location_city  What is the Valley of the Queens and why is it significant?

The Valley of the Queens is a small valley located on the west bank of the Nile river in Egypt, opposite to Thebes (modern-day Luxor). It is a burial...    Read more

location_city  What is the history of the ancient city of Mazaca?

Mazaca, also known as 'Mazaka' or 'Matzaka', was an ancient city located in central Anatolia, in what is now modern-day Turkey. It was the capital of...    Read more