A series of ancient cave temples and monuments in the Maharashtra state of India are known as the Ajanta and Ellora caves. They date back to between the 2nd century BCE and to 10th century BCE. Ajanta and Ellora caves were built during the reign of the Vakataka dynasty and the Rashtrakuta dynasty respectively, The […]Read More
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CLEOPATRA: THE DEMISE OF GLORY
Carrying the name Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator, (Cleopatra father loving Goddess) She was the last active ruler of the Egyptian Ptolemaic empire from 51 to 30 BC. Queen Cleopatra is eternal and immortal, being a glorious figure often reappearing in paintings, sculptures, Roman and Ptolemaic coinage, Roman historiography, texts, carvings, Latin poetry, Renaissance art and […]Read More
Amidst all the historical archaeological evidences comprising monuments, sculptures, inscriptions, coins, pillars, literature, manuscripts etc, Cave art and paintings outshine the most while revealing the unravelled forlorn stories and instances which are ages old, yet are lively of eternal ritual of art. One among many such historical caves, is the strikingly breathtaking Lascaux Caves, also […]Read More
The Katas Raj Temples, also known as Qila Katas, form a complex of several Hindu temples intricately connected by walkways. Nestled in the Potohar Plateau region, these temples encircle a sacred pond named Katas. Here, the echoes of centuries blend with the rustle of leaves, inviting pilgrims and wanderers alike. The temples’ origins stretch back […]Read More
Decoding the Antikythera Mechanism: Unraveling the Secrets of Ancient Technology
In the year 1900, the tranquil waters near the island of Antikythera bore witness to a momentous event that would ignite the spark of underwater archaeology. Amidst the aftermath of a storm, Greek divers hailing from the island of Symi sought refuge and respite near the shores of Antikythera. Clad in cumbersome copper and brass […]Read More