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Tag Archives: archaeology

Kaoxa rock shelter art

Exploring Incredible San Rock Art in Machete, South Africa

Posted on by Darlene — 5 Comments ↓

As an anthropology major, I love all things historic, especially anything having to do with our early ancestors and understanding how they lived and interacted with each other. So I Continue Reading →

Posted in South Africa | Tagged archaeology, rock art, South Africa, unesco | 5 Comments ↓
roman temple of evora

5 Reasons to Add Evora to Your Portugal Itinerary

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Evora is a quiet Portuguese town of approximately 56,500 residents. Located about 1.5 hours east of Lisbon, you could easily dismiss this little municipality as a “nothing to see here” Continue Reading →

Posted in Portugal | Tagged archaeology, evora, portugal, unesco | 4 Comments ↓
Basilica of Constantine

Two Days in Trier, Germany for History Lovers

Posted on by Darlene — 3 Comments ↓

If you love history and wine, Trier, Germany is the destination for you. With two days in Trier, you can hit all the major highlights. You can spend the days Continue Reading →

Posted in Germany | Tagged archaeology, germany, trier, unesco | 3 Comments ↓
Falkirk Wheel, Scotland

The Falkirk Wheel and Antonine Wall, Scotland

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If you love innnovative engineering projects and Roman military history, then a visit to the Falkirk Wheel and Antonine Wall in Scotland are must-sees. The Falkirk Wheel So, what exactly Continue Reading →

Posted in Scotland | Tagged Antonine Wall, archaeology, Falkirk Wheel, scotland | 2 Comments ↓
Pompeion, Kerameikos site in Athens

The Ancient Cemetery of Kerameikos in Athens

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Athens has so many interesting archaeological sites and ruins that it’s hard to visit them all if you’re only here for a few days. Luckily, we had plenty of time Continue Reading →

Posted in Greece | Tagged archaeology, athens, greece, Kerameikos | Leave a reply
Column at the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Greece

The Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens

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Pretty much everyone who visits Athens makes a stop at the Acropolis and the Parthenon. After all, the Parthenon is a spectacular feat of engineering, combined with beautiful classical architecture. Continue Reading →

Posted in Greece | Tagged archaeology, athens, greece, temple of olympian zeus | Leave a reply
Pompeii road with stepping stones

Uncovering Ancient Pompeii, Italy

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If you’ve ever read a newspaper, poured concrete, used a public toilet or walked across a floor with radiant heating, your life has been touched by an invention created by Continue Reading →

Posted in Italy | Tagged archaeology, House of the Faun, Italy, Pompeii, unesco | Leave a reply
Moorish Castle walkways

Exploring the Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle), Portugal

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What better place to spend your birthday than at a castle? My husband and I share the same birth date, which just happened to coincide with our trip to Portugal. Continue Reading →

Posted in Portugal | Tagged archaeology, castelo dos mouros, castle, moors, Sintra | Leave a reply
Arch of Hadrian, Gerasa Jordan

A Stroll Through Jerash, Jordan

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The ancient Roman city of Jerash (also known as Gerasa), and the current modern city by the same name, are located about 48km north of Amman, Jordan. It’s the second most-visited Continue Reading →

Posted in Jordan | Tagged archaeology, columns, gerasa, jerash, jordan, ruins | Leave a reply
Step Pyramid of Djoser Saqqara Eqypt

Exploring the Lesser-Known Necropolis of Saqqara, Egypt

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Everyone has heard of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the mysterious Sphinx that guards them. But the pyramids of Saqqara aren’t nearly as famous. This actually makes them a Continue Reading →

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