“Our perception of the world and the ancient Egyptians’ perception of the world differ greatly, including their attitudes towards death. For the ancient Egyptians, there was only one life. It was the life of the soul, which, through many earthly lives, came to understand and realize its immortality. In the afterlife, the soul was as … Read more
The Indian subcontinent has always been known as an inexhaustible source of wonders and marvels, often embodied in numerous monumental temples. When it comes to these architectural landmarks, one of the must-visit places is the city of Thanjavur, located in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Thanjavur is an ancient Dravidian city, and it … Read more
Archaeological research conducted in the heart of Asia, in Tuva in southern Siberia, over the past few decades, has brought sensational discoveries. Near the village of Arzhan, on the slopes of the Western Sayan Mountains, a massive Scythian necropolis was uncovered, consisting of over a hundred kurgans arranged in several parallel chains. While most of … Read more
In the central part of India, in the province of Madhya Pradesh, there are caves that house the largest collection of prehistoric art in India. The Bhimbetka caves are natural hollows and openings in the rocks that, in some places, more closely resemble canopies or shelters in unusual stone formations. Around seven hundred such caves … Read more
As an expression of a person’s need to record the reality that surrounds them, writing has always been a fundamental characteristic of every civilization. Although the age of written sources is estimated to be over five thousand years, it is astonishing to note that there are currently around 774 million illiterate individuals in the world, … Read more
