Qanat Firaun -‘Canal Of The Pharaohs’ Is The Ancient World’s Longest Underground Tunnel
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – This underground tunnel known as Qanat Firaun (‘Canal Of The Pharaohs’) or simply ‘Pharaoh’s Watercourse’ is an extraordinary example of the remarkable ingenuity of ancient Roman engineers. Who knows, the structure may have several entrances, and perhaps one leads to the hidden labyrinth. Flooded tunnel section of the Qanat Firaun. […]
Source Of Ancient Roman Silver Was The Iberian Peninsula
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Despite its prior status as a luxury commodity, silver became widely used for coinage in the Roman world from the 7th century BCE onward and provided a standardized monetary system for ancient Mediterranean civilizations. However, the sources of silver used to produce Roman coinage have largely been used up, making […]
Unfinished Roman Aqueduct Discovered In The Hellenistic Royal City Of Artashat-Artaxata In Ancient Armenia
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Ancient Romans were masters in the field of building solid aqueducts that in many cases survived the pᴀssage of time. “Engineers in the ancient Roman Empire knew that one of the most fundamental requirements for any town or city to exist is to supply it with water because it is […]
Being A Roman Emperor Was Dangerous – Only One Of Four Died Of Natural Causes
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The Roman Empire was ruled by 175 men, from Augustus (63 BCE-19 CE) to Constantine XI (1405-53), including the Eastern or Byzantine Empire after the split in 395 CE, but excluding those who did not rule in their own right because they were minors during regencies or co-emperors. Only 24.8% […]
Silphium – Remarkable Ancient Herb That Mysteriously Vanished
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Once, a long time ago, there was a very precious herb in the ancient city of Cyrene, a Greek city on the North African coast near present-day Shahhat, a town located in northeastern Libya. According to one legend, Silphium was first discovered after a “black” rain swept across the east coast […]
Mysterious Disappearance Of Rome’s Founder Romulus And Strange Vision Of Proculus That United Ancient Romans
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The story of King Romulus is entertaining because it is an unusual mix of ancient history and mythology. The ancient supernatural touch added to this story makes the tale irresistible to anyone interested in ancient mysteries. How and why did King Romulus disappear? Was he ᴀssᴀssinated because he was considered […]
Did Ancient Romans Reach The Americas Long Before Columbus?
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Long before the arrival of Christopher Columbus (1451 – 1506), North and South America had been visited by other ancient civilizations. It is well-known that Christopher Columbus did not discover the New World in 1492. Still, many researchers suggest among these first visitors were the Vikings, Chinese, Phoenicians, and probably […]
Cato The Younger – Mortal Enemy Of Julius Caesar Was A Man Who Hated Luxury, New Ideas And Was Immune To Bribes
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – When Cato was a child, one could see he would be different one day. He was extremely stubborn and could not tolerate obvious signs of injustice. He was only 13 years old when he questioned the Roman general and dictator Lucius Cornelius Sulla’s harsh methods and violations of laws and […]
Whose Ancient Burials Are Hidden Inside The Vatican City’s Walls?
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The Vatican is the smallest state in Europe, but it has many interesting attractions to offer. If you visit the beautiful Sistine Chapel, you’ll find the greatest treasures Vatican City has to offer. St. Peter’s Basilica one of the largest churches in the world is one of the holiest temples […]
Roman Consuls Seized Power Through Intimidation, Bribery And Show Business
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – During the days of the Roman Republic, two consuls were elected. They served one year before they were replaced. If a consul died during his term (not uncommon when consuls were in the forefront of battle) or was removed from office, another would be elected. Because a consul’s imperium extended […]