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Tutankhamun's Chariot
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Egyptians And The Use Of The Wheel.

This is probably a topic that has caused more disagreements than it needed to. Typically it starts with a group of people watching a documentary where it is being explained how the ancient Egyptians...

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Who Was Nefertari ?

Nerfertari (not to be confused with Nefertiti), was the first wive and Queen to Ramses II (Also known as Ramses the Great) .The name Nefertari means “Beautiful Companion”. She was born in 1291 BC...

The Great Sphinx of Egypt
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The Age And Controversy Of The Sphinx

When we think of Egypt probably the first two things that come to mind are the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx of Giza. Both amazing structures that with stood the test of...

Ancient Egypt
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The Egyptian Civilization

The magnificent Egyptian civilization flourished around 3100-2890 BCE when King Narmer (also known as Menes) unified both lower and upper Egypt. The Egyptian civilization lasted approximately 3,000 years. The Egyptians owe their existence to...

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The Sumerian Civilization

When someone mentions ancient civilizations  we typically think of the Egyptians,the Romans and maybe even the Greeks. Well here come the Sumerians with a civilization that began in 4000 BC. There seems to be a consensus...

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The Olmecs

The Olmec inhabited southern Mexico.Their Civilization was established aroud 1400 B.C and lasted for an estimated 1,000 years. It is believed that their religion was based on Shamanism. They were exceptional farmers, artists, mathematicians...

Ruins at Phaistos Crete Greece
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Ancient Greece

The Greek civilization came into the light in around 800 BC. While it may not boast to be one of the oldest civilizations, its contributions to humanity can be felt to this day. The...

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Is the Baghdad Battery Real ?

The story of the Baghdad Battery has been told and retold for several decades now. It was even featured in the Arthur C. Clarke’s Mysterious World television show. I even remember my science teacher...

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The Underground City Of Derinkuyu.

In the Nevşehir Province (Turkey) lies an underground complex known as the Derinkuyu underground city. The city extends to a depth of 60m and could possibly accommodate up to 20,000 people along side with...

The Legend Of Calypso
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The Legend Of Ulysses And Calypso.

I am sure many heard of Homer’s classic ‘The Odyssey’. The story starts right after the Trojan War was over and recounts the struggle of the heroic Greek warrior called Ulysses had to go...