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View of an ancient monument excavated in the unesco enlisted Hili archeological park in Al Ain, UAE.
Göbekli Tepe is an ancient archaeological site located in southeastern Turkey. It holds great significance in the study of human history as it is considered one of the oldest known examples of monumental architecture. The site dates back to the Neolithic period, approximately 11,000 years ago, making it older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids. Göbekli Tepe consists of several circular structures or temple-like enclosures, built using massive stone pillars. These pillars, some of which weigh up to 50 tons, are intricately carved with animal reliefs such as lions, foxes, and birds. The site's impressive craftsmanship and architectural complexity challenge our understanding of early human capabilities. One of the most fascinating aspects of Göbekli Tepe is its purpose. Unlike other ancient sites, it was not a settlement or a place for everyday living. Rather, it served as a ceremonial center or gathering place for early hunter-gatherer societies. The complex carvings and arrangement of the pillars suggest that it played a significant role in religious or ritualistic practices. The discovery of Göbekli Tepe has forced archaeologists to rethink the timeline of human civilization. It suggests that complex social and cultural structures emerged earlier than previously believed, challenging the traditional narrative of civilization progressing from simple to complex societies. Excavations at the site have revealed numerous artifacts, including stone tools, statues, and animal bones, providing valuable insights into the lifestyles and beliefs of the people who inhabited the region thousands of years ago. Göbekli Tepe is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and continues to be a subject of ongoing research and exploration. It not only sheds light on the early development of human civilization but also underscores the importance of preserving and understanding our ancient heritage.
View of the courtyard of the Kyrenia castle in Cyprus
Ancient roman ruins in Byblos city, Lebanon
Photo of mother and 3 years old toddler daughter exploring ancient architecture in public park, Antalya, Turkey. Shot under daylight with a full frame mirrorless camera.
Sarcophagus in Antalya Archeological Museum, Antalya City, Turkiye
Malatya, Turkey - July 13, 2021:Arslantepe Tumulus view, people visit the tumulus which is unesco world heritage site. Civilization that was formed 5000 years ago. Arslantepe Mound (Arslantepe Hoyugu). Statues at the entrance of the historical Arslantepe (4000 BCE) settlement in Malatya, Turkey. lion sculp statue view.
Timgad, a Roman-Berber city in the Aures Mountains of Algeria. (Colonia Marciana Ulpia Traiana Thamugadi). UNESCO World Heritage Site
Lucia Fountain And Joseph Scicluna Monument In Floriana, Malta
Haifa, Israel, June 03, 2023 : Abstract copper figures of two robots - a dog and a man by a local artist in the famous artists village Ein Hod near Haifa in northern Israel
Bodrum, Turkey, Nowember 30, 2022; Bodrum Underwater Archaeology Museum\nIn 1962 the Turkish Government decided to turn the castle into a museum for the underwater discoveries of ancient shipwrecks in the Aegean Sea. This has become the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology, with a collection of amphoras, ancient glass, bronze, clay, and iron items. It is the biggest museum of its kind devoted to underwater archaeology. Most of its collection dates from underwater excavations carried out by the Institute of Nautical Archaeology (INA) after 1960.
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View of The Pir Huseyn Khanqah and Mausoleum\n\nThe Pir Huseyn Khanqah and Mausoleum lies along the left bank of Pirsaat River (Pirsaatçay), 126 kilometers to the southwest of Baku. The inscription plaque over the portal, read by V. Kratchkovskaya in 1952, announces that the khanqah (dervish monastery) was built by Sharaf al-Dawla wal-din Hasan during the reign of the Shirvanshah Afridhun Abul-Muzaffar Fariburz (Fariburz III, 1225–1255).
Tarragona, Spain – February 24, 2021: La Torre dels Escipions (Scipios Tower), a funerary tower built in the 1st century AD by the Romans on the outskirts of Tarragona.
Saint Nicholas, Ancient, Myra, Santa Claus, Bishop, Basilica, Anatolia, Monument, Mosaic, Antalya - Turkey
Arabic traditional tomb, Mirbat, Oman
Torch Monument Upper Barraka Gardens In Valletta, Malta
Aswan, Egypt - 26 Feb 2017: The historical museum in Aswan, Egypt
Arslantepe Tumulus, Civilization that was formed 5000 years ago. Arslantepe Mound (Arslantepe Hoyugu). Statues at the entrance of the historical Arslantepe (4000 BCE) settlement in Malatya, Turkey.
Close-up of the Cylinder of Cyrus, with the Tomb of Cyrus in the background. A Glimpse of Persian History, Pasargadae, Yazd, Iran.
Telephoto image of Neolithic carved limestone.
Byblos, Lebanon - August 15, 2014: View of the ruins of the historic city of Byblos. It is have been occupied about 7000 BC, it one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
Ancient Gumusler ruins and the monastery surrounded by walls and caves in Gumusler, Nigde
Ancient Roman time town in Palmyra (Tadmor), Syria. Greco-Roman & Persian Period
13/10/2022 Beirut - Lebanon. Ancient column in Beirut.
Wide Aerial Panoramic view from Byblos Citadel, Byblos Castle, with Harissa Mountain and Jounieh bay, Jbeil, Lebanon
copy of the Capitoline Wolf, Capitoline Hill, Roma, Italy
Church at Magdala Center
Pyramids of Giza, Giza Necropolis, Egypt - July 14, 2023: Man walking with camels at the Pyramids of Giza. The Giza Necropolis is a large area near Giza, a suburb of Cairo that has many tombs and burial sites. It is also where you can find the famous Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and more. The name comes from the ancient Greek word nekropolis, which literally means “city of the dead”. The Giza Complex was once near the ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis, and the Giza plateau is where a number of pharaohs, queens, and nobles of the Fourth Dynasty of ancient Egypt were buried. All three of Giza's pyramids and their elaborate burial complexes were built from roughly 2550 to 2490 B.C. The pyramids were built by Pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.
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