Sven Hansche/Shutterstock Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounion, Greece Perched on the rocky outcrop of Cape Sounion in southern Greece, this ancient temple serves as a testament to the Golden Age of ...

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The colossal El Castillo, also known as the Temple of Kulkulcan, is located within the Chichen Itza complex and is celebrated as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

The temple of the world. First Excursus: Ordinary days and feast days -- Heliopolis: The city of the sun -- Memphis: The white wall -- Hermopolis: The city of the eight -- The kingdom of Amun. Second ...

Long before the Inka (commonly known as Inca in English) rose to power, a mysterious civilization bloomed on the edge of Lake Titicaca. Known as Tiwanaku, it began as a humble farming village in the ...

Excavations on a Greek island have revealed an ancient temple where animal sacrifices once took place. The temple lies within an ancient Greek sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Artemis located in the ...

For nearly 50 years, the Temple of Dendur, an ancient Egyptian monument, has famously made its home at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art. The temple is also an inspiration for musicians and ...

The vast engineering feats of the 7 wonders of the world allow travelers the chance to explore some of the world’s most fascinating civilizations—perfect for your next big adventure. ByAlex Ledsom, ...

Heron of Alexandria was an important ancient Greek inventor of mechanical devices whose inventions included the first steam ...