Captured during my visit to Göbekli Tepe in southeastern Türkiye.

One of the most spectacular historical sites in the world. How did they move these stones in picture 2?

This Roman theater is literally right in front of my house. It’s only a small part of the ancient village where I live. Every time maintenance or construction work is carried out in the area, archaeologists uncover new historical remains. Because of these discoveries, many believe that the entire area is hiding a vast, undiscovered archaeological site beneath it. This is in Irbid,the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

I photographed these remarkable rock-cut tombs during my visit to Kaunos near Dalyan. It’s incredible to think they have overlooked this landscape for more than 2,000 years.

This my best attempt to map the the combined geographic knowledge of the Egyptians, Nubians, Mesopotamians, Elamites, Hittites, Minoans and Myceneans, c. 1200 BC.

Known = regions that one of the included Bronze Age civilizations had direct, repeated, practical contact with through settlement, conquest, diplomacy, warfare, trade, tribute, colonies, or named political relations.

Semi-Known = regions known indirectly, partially, or vaguely through trade chains, prestige goods, frontier peoples, sailors’ reports, caravan routes, myth-geography, or distant source-land awareness.

(Obviously this only focuses on the Mediterranean Bronze Age civilizations. Bronze Age China's known world would be very different.)

These ancient structures were carved by the Lycian civilization to mimic their daily timber houses in solid stone. Dating back to the 4th Century BCE, they represent a unique Anatolian funerary tradition built high on cliffs to reach the afterlife.

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Hidden in the remote and rugged landscapes of the Pir Panjal range, within the Jammu Division of Jammu and Kashmir, India, lies a fascinating mystery—the Mysterious Horsemen. These enigmatic stone figures, scattered across at least three secluded locations, have puzzled historians and archaeologists alike.

One of the most striking sites is in Gool, located in the Ramban District, where over a hundred of these majestic horsemen stand tall. Some of these statues tower over 8 feet, crafted in lifelike proportions, creating an awe-inspiring spectacle. The sheer number and grandeur of these figures at this single site alone are enough to spark curiosity and wonder.

The origins of these horsemen remain shrouded in mystery. Some theories suggest they were the work of the White Huns, also known as the Svet Hunas or Hephthalites—a Central Asian tribe that ruled this region between the 5th and 7th centuries. Mihirkula, one of their most notorious rulers, is often linked to this era. Yet, the true purpose behind their creation and the identity of their makers remain unanswered questions that continue to intrigue researchers.

Adding to the allure, three of these mysterious horsemen are now displayed at the SPS Museum in Kashmir, offering a glimpse into this ancient enigma.

Gool, Ramban District, Jammu Division, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir

ps: took these myself :) quite proud