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Humans never left these mountains for 10,000 years, and scientists finally proved it- He was hit by a tram before seeing it finished. 100 years later, Gaudí's vision is real; here's the story of Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família
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- 77 headless skeletons found in a 7,000-year-old ditch in Slovakia, and the only skull left belonged to a childArchaeologists in Slovakia unearthed dozens of headless human skeletons. The remains are over 7,000 years old. Skulls were carefully remove...10 Jun, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
- In 1978, electricians digging near Mexico City’s cathedral struck a giant carved stone disk, and an Aztec goddess returned to the lightA routine utility repair in Mexico City unearthed a massive carved stone disk in 1978. This artifact, the Coyolxauhqui Stone, depicted the ...07 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
- Roman emperor hidden as Egyptian Pharaoh found in Karnak Temple: 2,000-year-old stone discovery in Luxor shocks archaeologistsKarnak Temple in Luxor has yielded a remarkable 2,000-year-old stone slab showing Roman Emperor Tiberius depicted as an Egyptian pharaoh. T...30 May, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
- In 1960, workmen laying a water main in Sussex hit old masonry, and it wasn’t just rubble: it exposed one of Roman Britain’s grandest palacesIn a fortuitous moment in 1960, the Fishbourne Roman Palace was uncovered, marking England's most significant Roman civilian settlement. Th...29 May, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
- In 1978, a routine roadwork project in Mexico City exposed a colossal Aztec monument hidden beneath the streets for centuriesRoutine work in Mexico City unearthed a massive stone carving of the goddess Coyolxauhqui. This find in 1978 proved crucial. It led to exte...12 May, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
- A construction site buried by Mount Vesuvius may have finally explained why Roman concrete lasted for thousands of yearsAncient Roman concrete's remarkable durability, long attributed to luck, is now understood as a result of a sophisticated "hot mixing" proc...11 May, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
- The Parthenon was never meant to be pure white: scientists found traces of ancient paint hidden on the marbleAncient Greece, long perceived as a realm of gleaming white marble, is being re-evaluated. Scientific advancements, particularly through in...11 May, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
- Archaeologists uncover Egyptian monument showing a Roman emperor portrayed as a pharaohAn ancient Egyptian stela, 2,000 years old, was discovered in Luxor. It shows Roman Emperor Tiberius as an Egyptian Pharaoh. This artifact ...08 May, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- Hidden pipes, sandstone walls: How our ancestors kept interiors cool without AC, fanAncient Indian architecture employed ingenious, nature-based cooling systems long before modern technology. Structures like Lotus Mahal and...19 Apr, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
- 2,400-Year-Old Lost City Surfaces Beneath Turkey’s Rising Dam WatersA submerged ancient town near the Dicle Dam in southeast Turkey is emerging as water levels drop. Divers are documenting rock-cut tombs and...06 Apr, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
- What Was Hidden Beneath a Turkish Farmer’s Field: How a 1,700-Year-Old Roman Bathhouse Appeared in Eastern AnatoliaA farmer in Salkaya, Turkey, unearthed patterned stones in 2023, leading to the discovery of a 1,700-year-old Roman bathhouse. Archaeologis...13 Mar, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
- What Was Hidden Beneath This Barcelona Hotel for 2,000 Years? Archaeologists Just Found ItAn elevator project at Barcelona's Gran Hotel Barcino uncovered a vast Roman pavement. Archaeologists identified it as part of Barcino's an...11 Mar, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
- Anand Mahindra wants you to see this ‘world’s most sophisticated engineering marvel’ temple that even PM Modi visitedAnand Mahindra has highlighted the Brihadeeswara Temple's 11th-century engineering, calling it "the world’s most sophisticated ancient engi...29 Dec, 2025, 08.59 AM IST
- Bengaluru home owner shows off his palatial house, built without cement. Netizens compare it to ancient Indian templesPriyam Saraswat from Bengaluru built a house entirely from stone without using cement, showcasing a remarkable example of sustainable archi...24 Mar, 2025, 01.30 PM IST
- 5000 years old mystery solved: This is what scientists are saying about the origins of Britain's iconic StonehengeThe story of Stonehenge, one of the world's greatest ancient mysteries, has taken a fascinating turn.21 Dec, 2024, 08.06 PM IST
- United States all set to get its largest Hindu temple next monthAs per reports, the temple has one main shrine, 12 sub-shrines, nine shikhars (spire-like structures), and nine pyramidal shikhars. It also...26 Sep, 2023, 05.12 PM IST
- Take a trip to Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu to enjoy surfing with your partnerMahabalipuram is a surfer’s delight and home to one of the few stores in the world that sell handmade surfboards. This Valentine day, learn...12 Feb, 2015, 08.21 AM IST
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