#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

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

location_city  What was the significance of the Valley of the Kings in ancient Egyptian history?

The Valley of the Kings is a site in Egypt that served as a royal burial ground for pharaohs and nobles during the New Kingdom period (1550-1070...    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

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

account_balance  What is the Athens Agora and why is it significant?

The Athens Agora was the central marketplace and civic center of ancient Athens, Greece. The word 'agora' in Greek means 'gathering place' or...    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

landscape  What is the Valley of the Nobles and why is it significant?

The Valley of the Nobles, also known as the Valley of the Workers, is an archaeological site located on the west bank of the Nile River in Luxor,...    Read more

travel_explore  What is the Saqqara and why is it significant?

Saqqara is an ancient Egyptian burial ground located in the desert near Memphis, the capital of ancient Egypt. The site is home to the Step Pyramid,...    Read more