Archaeologists recently uncovered this magnificent 2,300-year-old gold ring with a red gemstone in Jerusalem’s ancient City of David [800×646]May 22, 2025
The treasure of king Childeric I (died 481 CE), found in his tomb in Belgium. The treasure was stolen in 1831 and almost all of it was melted down, but a few pieces, such as sword ornaments, a gold patera, and 2 bees. In the bottom picture are modern replicas of some of the lost treasure [2185×4172]May 22, 2025
Inti Punku, also called the “Sun Gate”, in Ollantaytambo, Peru, is located on a mountaintop, approximately 3,900 meters above sea level, with panoramic views of the Sacred Valley. During the winter solstice, the sun’s rays passed through the Incan gate in perfect alignment [1500×1000]May 22, 2025
A painted limestone statuette of Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) and Nefertiti, from Tell el-Amarna in Egypt. Amarna Period, New Kingdom, 1353-1337 BCE, now housed at the Louvre Museum [892×1489]May 22, 2025
The Kawgun Cave is a Buddhist cave temple located in Kayin State, Myanmar. The cave is lined with thousands of small Buddha statues covering its walls. 6th-7th century CE [1000×1500]May 22, 2025
Wooden two leaf door intricately carved with images of deities, animals and other decorative motifs. 1200 to 1400 CE, from Sun temple of Katarmal, Almorah. On display at National Museum, New Delhi, India.[957×1280]May 22, 2025
Fascinum sign on a street in Pompeii. This is not (necessarily) a sexual sign, since the “Fascinus” (penis) was believed to bear good luck and abundance. [410×317]May 22, 2025
Hansi hoard, collection of 58 bronze images of Jain Tirthankaras, discovered on January 19, 1982. Found inside Asigarh Fort, 8th—9th century CE, now kept in Punyoday Jain temple, Hansi, India.[2420×1261]May 22, 2025
