The Dolmens of the North Caucasus are ancient megalithic structures found in the North Caucasus region of Russia. Dolmens are a type of prehistoric monument characterized by the use of large stones to create a structure, usually consisting of a large flat stone supported by smaller stones to form a chamber. The North Caucasus region…

Listoghil is the modern name given to a significant archaeological monument located at Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery in County Sligo, Ireland. Carrowmore is one of the largest and oldest megalithic cemeteries in Ireland, and Listoghil is a prominent cairn situated within the complex. Key information about Listoghil and Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery: Location: Listoghil is located in…

Loughcrew, also known as the Loughcrew Cairns or the Hills of Loughcrew, is a complex of Neolithic passage tombs located in County Meath, Ireland. The site is situated on a series of hills known as Slieve na Calliagh, and it is one of the most important prehistoric landscapes in Ireland. The tombs date back to…

Skara Brae is a Neolithic settlement located on the Mainland of Orkney, Scotland. It is one of the best-preserved prehistoric villages in Northern Europe and offers valuable insights into the daily life of Neolithic communities. Skara Brae dates back to approximately 3100 BCE, making it older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Key…

The Norte Chico civilization, also known as the Caral-Supe civilization, was one of the ancient cultures that emerged in the coastal regions of what is now Peru. It is recognized as one of the oldest complex societies in the Americas and existed during the Late Archaic period, roughly between 3500 BCE and 1800 BCE. The…

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England. It is one of the most famous and iconic archaeological sites in the world, known for its massive standing stones arranged in a circular pattern. Stonehenge has been a subject of fascination and speculation for centuries, and its exact purpose and the methods…

Dholavira is an archaeological site of an ancient Indus Valley Civilization (also known as the Harappan Civilization) city located in the Rann of Kachchh area of Gujarat, India. It is one of the five largest Harappan sites and is known for its well-preserved urban planning, advanced water conservation systems, and distinctive architecture. Dholavira provides valuable…

Shunet El Zebib, also known as Shuneh or Shuneh al-Zebib, is an ancient archaeological site located near the modern town of Abydos in Upper Egypt. It is an impressive mudbrick enclosure associated with the early pharaohs of ancient Egypt and dates back to the Predynastic and Early Dynastic periods (circa 3300–2700 BCE). Key features and…

The Step Pyramid of Djoser, also known as the Pyramid of Djoser or the Step Tomb, is an ancient pyramid located in Saqqara, near Cairo, Egypt. It is considered one of the earliest large-scale stone structures and the first pyramid built in Egypt. The Step Pyramid is part of the Saqqara Necropolis, a vast burial…

Mohenjo-Daro is an ancient archaeological site located in the Sindh province of present-day Pakistan. It was one of the major cities of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization, which existed around 3300–1300 BCE. Mohenjo-Daro, along with Harappa, represents one of the largest and most advanced urban centers of the ancient…