Showing posts with label civilization and History. Show all posts
Showing posts with label civilization and History. Show all posts

9/14/24

What is the legend behind the Indian Bhangarh Fort, and what terrifying events took place there ?

Photo by Deepak Kosta on Unsplash

 Rajasthan is located in northwestern India and shares its western border with Pakistan. It is the largest Indian state by area, covering approximately 10% of the country's total landmass. Rajasthan is renowned for its numerous historical and cultural sites.

One of the most prominent of these is Bhangarh Fort, which is surrounded by numerous legends and folk tales about paranormal activities. A government sign warning people not to stay within the fort after sunset has only added to the mystery and fear surrounding this place.

9/12/24

Mystery of the Pyramids : Is there a genuine connection between Pyramids, Bermuda Triangle and Formosa Triangle?

Photo by Thais Cordeiro on Unsplash

This magnificent ancient structure, which bears witness every day to the greatness of Egyptian civilization, continues to amaze us with its mystery and secrets that still baffle scientists and raise many questions. Here are some facts that will astound you about the pyramids:

10/30/17

Nice Informations About The Origins Of Halloween

Halloween or Hallowe'en also known as Allhalloween is an annual holiday, celebrated each year on October 31. that has roots in old European traditions. both the ancient origins of Halloween and the modern customs of Halloween show it to be a celebration based on beliefs about the dead and invisible spirits.

7/26/16

Jerash, Jordan one Of The Largest And Most Well-Preserved Roman Sites In The World Outside Italy : Part 1 Of 2

Jerash is a city in Jordan, north of the capital Amman.  is considered one of the largest and most well-preserved Roman sites in the world outside Italy.
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Dennis Jarvis - Flickr
The South Gate, through which you enter Jerash, dates from 130 AD.

Jerash, Jordan one Of The Largest And Most Well-Preserved Roman Sites In The World Outside Italy : Part 2 Of 2

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Dennis Jarvis - Flickr
Two vaulted passages lead into the orchestra and four passages at the back of the theatre give access to the upper rows of seats of  South Theatre

7/14/16

Dougga,Tunisia : The Best Preserved Roman Small Town In North Africa ( 12 Pic ). Part 1 Of 2.

(12) The Capitol. lt is a Roman temple from the 2nd century.
The Capitol. lt is a Roman temple from the 2nd century.
Dennis Jarvis - Flickr 
Dougga or Thugga is an ancient Roman city in northern Tunisia, which lies in the middle of the countryside. UNESCO qualified Dougga as a World Heritage Site in 1997, believing that it represents “the best-preserved Roman small town in North Africa.

Dougga,Tunisia : The Best Preserved Roman Small Town In North Africa ( 12 Pic ). Part 2 Of 2.

(6) The Ancient Roman Theatre 
The Ancient Roman Theatre at Dougga,Tunisia
Dennis Jarvis - Flickr

7/11/16

10 Photos of Ta Prohm - a Fight Between Nature and Architecture in the Cambodian Jungle

via - Paul Mannix
Cambodia, strange  country in Southeast Asia, dates back to 612 AD. Its most famous monument is the temple complex of Angkor . Ta Prohm temple Located approximately one kilometre east of Angkor in Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, it was built  in the late 12th and early 13th centuries.

10 Photos of Ta Prohm - a Fight Between Nature and Architecture in the Cambodian Jungle. Part 2

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via - David Jones

11/11/15

The Wonderful Temples Of Abu Simbel, Egypt ( 8 Pics & Info)

(8) Great Temple of Rameses II at Abu Simbel
via - Dennis Jarvis
The Abu Simbel temples are two huge rock temples at Abu Simbel are located in  Southern Egypt at Abu Simbel ( it's a village in Nubia )  near the border with Sudan. they are situated on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 230 km southwest of Aswan.

The Wonderful Temples Of Abu Simbel, Egypt ( 8 Pics & Info) . Part 2

(4)  Temple of Hathor : The second rock-cut temple at Abu Simbel
via - Dennis Jarvis

8/24/15

Top 8 Photos of Itchan Kala, Khiva , Uzbekistan

via - Gusjer
Itchan Kala is the walled inner town of the city of Khiva, Uzbekistan. (protected by brick walls some 10 m high) . It was the last resting-place of caravans before crossing the desert to Iran. Although few very old monuments still remain, it is a coherent and well-preserved example of the Muslim architecture of Central Asia. Since 1990, it has been protected as a World Heritage Site .

Top 8 Photos of Itchan Kala, Khiva , Uzbekistan. Part 2

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via - Patrickringgenberg
The 19th-Century Summer Mosque (with replacement wooden pillars) within the Kunya Ark, the fortress and residence of the rulers of Khiva.

8/22/15

Philae Island The Last Outposts of Ancient Egyptian Religion

via - Dennis Jarvis
Philae Island is in the Nile River between the old Aswan Dam and the Aswan High Dam, in Aswan, southern Egypt.