The disputed Orion correlation theory suggests that the layout of the three largest pyramids of the Giza complex mirrors the alignment of the three stars of Orion’s Belt as they appeared in 10,000 BCE. Unas, the last pharaoh of the Fifth Dynasty, who reigned in the mid-24th century BCE...
You can’t beat Hamanasi’s location in Belize. You will have the best access to pristine nature both in the water and the rainforest, as well as the greatest variety of things to do. Hamanasi is only a day trip away from Mayan pyramids, caves, jungle rivers, birding, horseback riding...
Many cities around the world have famous landmarks that are easily recognized for their history, purpose, or grandeur. The Pyramids of Egypt, the Leaning Tower of Piza, and the Grand Canyon have become popular for any combination of these reasons. In England, Big Ben stands as a grand hist...
Construction of the Lighthouse of Alexandria began underPtolemy I Soteraround 300 BCE. Ptolemy I was a Greek military general who took control of Alexandria after the death of Alexander the Great. Ptolemy I commissioned the lighthouse to be built in the harbor of Alexandria along with other leg...
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From our early childhood we were inspired by myths and stories about ancient adventurers and hidden treasures, extinct mammoths and dinosaurs, pyramids and ancient cities, distant stars and mysterious galaxies. During the first half of our lives, we believed that our parents were hiding many answers...
The culture of the pharaohs is preserved in the pyramids and in the stories etched in stone in hieroglyphic writing all over Egypt. A second major event was the Arab Muslim conquest around AD 641 by Amr Ibn al-As (?–663). This was one of the most influential factors in the ...
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African kingdom that was situated along the Nile River south of Egypt. The Kingdom of Kush, as scholars identify it, existed between 1069 BCE until its fall around 330 to 400 CE. While it has not received as much attention as Egypt, it was known as a mysterious land of fabulous wealth...
Google Earth lets you take impressive sightseeing tours of areas you’ve always dreamed of visiting. Take the Great Pyramids of Giza, for example. Search for the Great Pyramid of Giza in the search field, and you’ll fly over to an overhead satellite image of this magnificent Pyramid. ...