What do we know about Dwarka? Dwarka is a historical city within the northwestern Indian nation of Gujarat. According to Hindu mythology, it was the capital of Lord Krishna’s kingdom. The city is considered one of the seven most ancient religious cities in the country and is a popular pilgrimage site for Hindus. Archaeological evidence […]Read More
“The Lost City of Heracleion: Uncovering the Secrets of an
What do we know about Heracleion? Heracleion, also known as Thonis, was an ancient Egyptian city located near the Canopic Mouth of the Nile River. It is believed to have been founded around the 8th century BCE and was an important port city for trade and religious rituals. The city was dedicated to the god […]Read More
The Submerged Castle of Akdamar Island, Lake Van,Turkey
What do we know about Akdamar island? Akdamar Island is an island located on Lake Van in eastern Turkey. It is known for its 10th-century Armenian Church of the Holy Cross, which contains well-preserved frescoes and carvings. The island was an important religious and cultural centre for the medieval Kingdom of Vaspurakan and the […]Read More
“Mahabalipuram” – the Lost & Found city of Mamallapuram
“Mahabalipuram” is the ancient Indian temple of Tamil Nadu, India. What do we know about Mahabalipuram? Mahabalipuram, also known as Mamallapuram, is an ancient Indian temple complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is known for its rock-cut architecture and intricate stone carvings and is believed to […]Read More
The Long-Lost City of Pavlopetri: A Glimpse Into Greek Life
Pavlopetri is one of the most well-preserved underwater archaeological sites in the world. The city was founded in the Late Bronze Age, around 1200 BCE. It is thought to have been lost to the sea soon after its foundation, around 1000 BCE. Pavlopetri was rediscovered in 2004 by a team of divers. Since then, extensive […]Read More
Nagara Temple Architecture – Carving the Universe of Gods
Building structures for temples first appeared during the Gupta era. Two significant temple styles—one in the north and the other in the south—emerged as a result of experimentation with a variety of forms and designs, as shown by the extant monuments. Nagara is the name given to the type of temple building that rose to […]Read More
There are several ancient mysteries that shaped the past of Japan. The spellbinding plethora of myths, beliefs, and rites that the Japanese mythology behold have been passed down to generations through oral tradition, archaeological sources, traditional art, and literary sources. The oldest surviving accounts of Japanese mythology are literary sources that include the “Kojiki” written […]Read More
#WorldOfMythologies : Inca Mythology The Amerindians Myths
Inca mythology is the name given to the set of beliefs, faith, and traditions of the Inca people living in the Andes mountains of South America. The Incas were a South American civilization formed by the ethnic Quechuas, sometimes known as the Amerindians. Inca has several legends that tell us about the origin of the […]Read More
Mayan Mythology is a polytheistic set of myths and beliefs of the Mesoamerican people including a variety of factors like colorful, all-encompassing, harsh, magnificent, realistic, and highly spiritual. The Mayan mythology furnishes several myths about the creation of the world. The gods first created the Earth and the sun followed by the birds and animals. […]Read More
Norse mythology refers to the Scandinavian mythological framework or the mythical body of the North Germanic people. It is a part of a well-organized and ancient indigenous religion practiced by the Germanic people of Europe. The main sources that tell us about Norse mythology are two Icelandic manuscripts that were copied down and collated in […]Read More