Ancient Origins | Unravelling the Mysteries of the Past
WEBAt Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, our view is that there exist countless mysteries, scientific anomalies and surprising artifacts that have yet to be discovered and explained.
The Great Ziggurat of Ur - Ancient Origins
WEBJun 17, 2014 · The construction of the Great Ziggurat of Ur began under King Ur-Nammu of the Third Dynasty of Ur (about the 21 st century B.C.), and was completed by his son, King Shulgi. The Great Ziggurat of Ur was located in the temple complex of the city state, which was the administrative heart of Ur. What remains of the Ziggurat of Ur today.
The Real Story of Medusa: Protective Powers from a Snake-Haired …
WEBJan 21, 2021 · The Legend of Medusa and Perseus. The full myth of Perseus and Medusa begins years before they battled. Perseus was the son of Danae, daughter of Acrisius the King of Argos, and Zeus.The god had impregnated the princess in the form of a shower of gold after her father had locked her away upon learning from an oracle that he would be …
The life expectancy myth, and why many ancient humans lived …
WEBApr 24, 2014 · The early years from infancy through to about 15 was perilous, due to risks posed by disease, injuries, and accidents. But those who survived this hazardous period of life could well make it into old age.
The Chinampas: The Ingenious Aztec “Floating” Farms of Mexico
WEBDec 22, 2023 · In 1325, the Mexica people are believed to have established the city-state of Tenochtitlan, the iconic capital of the Aztec Empire, in this swampy land.What few realize is that this would have been impossible without employing extensive engineering and architectural feats. For Tenochtitlan only was made possible by exploiting the swampy …
Greek Mythology, Stories & Myths | Ancient Origins
WEBGreek mythology is a collection of stories and myths about the gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters of ancient Greece. These stories have been passed down through generations and have become some of the most famous tales in all of history. Some of the most well-known Greek myths include the story of Demeter and Persephone, which …
Lilith: Ancient Demon, Dark Deity or Sensual Goddess?
WEBMar 3, 2024 · Lilith’s name comes from the Sumerian word lilitu, which meant a wind spirit or a female demon. Lilith was mentioned in the Tablet XII of the Epic of Gilgamesh, a famous poem of ancient Mesopotamia dated back to not later than c. 2100 BC. Tablet XII was added to the original text much later, c. 600 BC, in its later Assyrian and Akkadian ...
Anatolia: Rising Empires, Shifting Lands - Ancient Origins
WEBSep 8, 2024 · Anatolia was arguably the most desired land of the ancient and medieval world. It saw the rise of the Assyrians, Hittites, Greeks, Persians, Romans, Byzantines, and the Turks. Especially in ancient times, it seemed anyone who had some power in their hands desired to control Anatolian lands. By recounting the story of Anatolia, its …
The Four Mythological Symbols of China | Ancient Origins
WEBJun 25, 2014 · This enabled the ancient Chinese to mark the travelling positions of the Sun and the Moon, as well as to determine the time and seasons. Each section of the sky is assigned to a mythological creature, collectively known as the Four Symbols. These creatures are the Azure Dragon of the East, the White Tiger of the West, the Black …
Was the Mohenjo Daro ‘Massacre’ Real? | Ancient Origins
WEBApr 30, 2020 · They concluded that the Mohenjo Daro massacre theory had been incorrectly based on archaeological evidence of disorderly disposal of the dead, rather than on skeletal evidence of trauma. (George Dales) Further evidence unravelling the massacre theory came in the form of more precise dating assigned to different layers of ruins at …
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