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In 1908, a worker sifting soil beside the Danube uncovered a tiny chalk-covered figure that became one of the world’s most famous prehistoric artworksA 1908 Austrian excavation unearthed the Venus of Willendorf, a 29,500-year-old figurine. This small, stylized depiction of a woman, found ...
Scientists believe they finally understand the purpose of Peru’s mysterious mountain holesArchaeologists have uncovered the true purpose of Monte Sierpe in Peru. This ancient site, featuring thousands of small pits, served as a v...
Ankur Warikoo and his wife visited Egypt. These UNESCO sites amazed them more than the PyramidsEntrepreneur Ankur Warikoo found Egypt's lesser-known sites more captivating than the iconic pyramids. Philae Temple's beauty and Karnak Te...
A 13,000-Year-Old Cave Carving May Be the World’s Oldest 3D MapAn ancient cave carving in France, dating back 13,000 years, is believed to be one of the world's oldest 3D maps. Researchers found it accu...
Harsh Goenka shares a 'fascinating' 700-year-old village where multi-story homes are carved inside volcanoesHarsh Goenka shared images of Kandovan, Iran. This village features unique homes carved into volcanic cones. These dwellings are over 700 y...
'Beautiful reminder of...': Chinese embassy shares Lord Ganesha images ahead of Modi’s first China visit in seven yearsAhead of Prime Minister Modi's visit to China, the Chinese embassy highlighted historical cultural connections by sharing images of Lord Ga...
12,000 years of art? Ancient Mongolian elk carvings morph into mysterious wolf symbolsAncient rock carvings in Mongolia's Altai Mountains reveal a 12,000-year artistic evolution. Initially realistic elk depictions transformed...
Devotees walk through chest-deep waters to catch a glimpse of the Lord in this Indian templeNestled in Bidar, Karnataka, the Narasimha Jharni Temple dedicates to Lord Narasimha. Devotees wade through water-filled caves to reach the...
ASI discovers 20 Buddhist caves in Bandhavgarh forestsOf the three zones in the "core" half of the entire 1,100 square kilometre area of Bandhavgarh, exploration has begun in the Tala region, s...
Make the most of your extended weekend: Lansdowne in Uttarakhand or Gandikota in Andhra PradeshThe upcoming holidays during Holi and Mahavir Jayanti are perfect to get a memorable getaway.
Sprawling tea estates and sanctuaries add to Sri Lanka's popularitySri Lanka is a land of pure beauty, bliss and an unhurried and tranquil lifestyle that calms your soul.
The best of India: The culture & heritage will stun you to bitsKhajuraho is heritage site which is famous for a group of Hindu & Jain Temples. They are known for their Nagara style symbolism & erotic fi...
World Heritage List: Other sites that made the cutMostly abandoned after a devastating earthquake in the 14th century, the ruins in Ani include a relatively well-preserved cathedral and hol...
Early human ancestors were cannibals, says studySome early humans in England were cannibals who ate human flesh, gnawed on bones and split them to feast on the marrow inside, a new study ...
Plan a quick getaway to Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu or explore the havelis in RajasthanET-Travel suggests you take a casual day off at work to make the most of an extended weekend in coming months. Here's where you can head to...
Quick getaway holiday destinations: Landour, Pandulena & HubliNashik is popular for vineyards. If you have the time, take a detour to see the setting sun in the lush vineyards and sip on some local bub...
Maharashtra opens visitor centres at Ajanta and ElloraMaharashtra recently commissioned tourist visitor centres, Ajanta Visitor Centre (AVC) and Ellora Visitor Centre (EVC) near the World Herit...
The tamer of lionsEntry by way of a “secret” tunnel into a rock-cut Ellora cave fetches your columnist right in front of an awesome sculpture of the Great Go...
- Quick getaway: Elephanta Caves
Elephanta Caves, situated on the Elephanta Island is home to 1,200 year old rock cut temple of Lord Shiva. Ancient carvings and sculptures ...
- Incredible treasures abound in Udayagiri
ET found that the awesome statue of Varaha and other fabulous rock-cut sculptures are not the only incredible treasures of Udayagiri.