BlogHide Resteemsthesights (62)in history • 6 years ago2.4-million-year-old tools found in Algeria could upend human origin storyArchaeologists in Algeria have discovered stone tools and cut animal bones that may be up to 2.4 million years old, bringing into question East Africa's title as the cradle of humanity, according to…thesights (62)in history • 6 years agoHumans in Peru 200k years ago?This is pretty good proof humans were in Peru 200k years ago. Accepted methodologies used for dating, but mainstream archeology denies it. A lady in the 60s dated some artifacts found to be…thesights (62)in history • 6 years agoIn a controversial new study, researchers point to ancient cave paintings as proof that people who lived nearly 40,000 years ago had advanced knowledge of astronomy.In a controversial new study, researchers point to ancient cave paintings as proof that people who lived nearly 40,000 years ago had advanced knowledge of astronomy. If true, this theory would…thesights (62)in history • 6 years agoSphinx of Giza actually a statue of a Lion, could be much olderDid you know that the Sphinx of Giza is a reconstruction? And a lot of archaeologists point to archaeological and astrological evidence to say that this statue was actually a statue of a lion. Not…thesights (62)in travel • 6 years agoThe Totumo mud volcano (Volcán de Lodo El Totumo)The Totumo mud volcano (Volcán de Lodo El Totumo) famous around Cartagena is a fascinating place. Here you can have yourself a therapeutic mud bath inside an actual volcano. An hour outside…thesights (62)in history • 6 years ago“Incan” megaliths older than we’re toldMany unconventional archaeologists have observed the structures of the Incas. And can see that there were two distinct styles with the first one being large rocks placed perfectly to align. And the…thesights (62)in travel • 6 years agoThe Bosnian PyramidsA series of huge pyramids were discovered in Bosnia, rivaling that of ancient Egypt. These Stone terraced pyramids had been covered by thick vegetation for thousands of years with most people being…thesights (62)in travel • 6 years agoThe unique ethnic blending in MadagascarThe Malagasy ethnic group forms over 90 percent of Madagascar's population and is typically divided into eighteen ethnic subgroups. Recent DNA research revealed that the genetic makeup of the…thesights (62)in travel • 7 years agoLittle Petra JordanAlso known as Siq al-Barid, “Little Petra,” located about eight miles north of the ruins of the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, is a smaller but no less fascinating archeological site. Like Petra…thesights (62)in travel • 7 years agoOld Damaged Airplanes in abandoned Grenada AirportAt this abandoned airport in Grenada amongst the grazing farm animals you will find two planes damaged by an invading US military. You can go inside the planes and view them from out. But you should…thesights (62)in travel • 7 years agoLego House Billund, DenmarkBillund is a small Danish town, famous for being the birthplace of Lego. The interior of these 21 bricks is just as extraordinary. A wide variety of Lego dioramas are on display, including a giant…thesights (62)in travel • 7 years agoBerat AlbaniaThe city of Berat is located at the river Osum in the middle of the country. In the past it was built as a castle and it is erected at a hill. At this hill there can be found the original castle…thesights (62)in travel • 7 years agoLago de Yojoa HondurasThe largest natural lake in Honduras is where 480 species of birds have been spotted. It is bordered by two national parks. The lake is situated on the highway that connects the two largest Honduran…thesights (62)in travel • 7 years agoLumbini NepalLumbini is famous for being the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, the historic Buddha, known as Buddha Shakyamuni. Situated off the main tourist track, almost 250 kilometers from Kathmandu, Lumbini…thesights (62)in travel • 7 years agoTivoli Gardens, CopenhagenFrom 1843 and the inspiration for the Disney theme parks are these grand gardens in Copenhagen. You'll find a huge range of attractions including a roller coaster, roundabouts, puppet theaters…thesights (62)in travel • 7 years agoLittle French Key HondurasA popular day trip from Roatán, Little French Key is an eco-friendly tropical paradise off the island's south shore. Imagine hammocks slung between coconut palms, sparkling clear waters with…thesights (62)in travel • 7 years agoUtila, Bay Islands HondurasAbout 32 kilometers from the west coast of Roatán, Utila is the most budget friendly of the Bay Islands. Backpackers flock to this small, 13-kilometer-long-island, and many visitors come here on…thesights (62)in travel • 7 years agoMeenakshi Amman Temple IndiaThis place just looks totally amazing to me. Meenakshi Amman Temple is an impressive Hindu temple that dates back to the sixth century, though most of the present structure was built a thousand…thesights (62)in travel • 7 years agoQutb Minar IndiaQutb Minar is the second highest brick minaret in the world. The minaret, towering 80 meters (270 feet) into the sky, is made of marble and red sandstone bricks that are carved with sayings from the…thesights (62)in travel • 7 years agoAl-Khazneh JordanA very popular destination for the area this ancient temple in Petra carved into the sandstone rock has been featured in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. You cannot go inside the temple but you…
