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12. The Gate of All Nations, Iran
Its construction was ordered by the Achaemenid king Xerxes I (486–465 BC), the successor of the founder of Persepolis, Darius I the Great.
The name of the monument was derived from an inscription engraved on the gate.
Its construction was ordered by the Achaemenid king Xerxes I (486–465 BC), the successor of the founder of Persepolis, Darius I the Great.
The name of the monument was derived from an inscription engraved on the gate.
December 5, 2024 at 4:36 PM
12. The Gate of All Nations, Iran
Its construction was ordered by the Achaemenid king Xerxes I (486–465 BC), the successor of the founder of Persepolis, Darius I the Great.
The name of the monument was derived from an inscription engraved on the gate.
Its construction was ordered by the Achaemenid king Xerxes I (486–465 BC), the successor of the founder of Persepolis, Darius I the Great.
The name of the monument was derived from an inscription engraved on the gate.
11. Göbekli Tepe, Turkey
This Neolithic archaeological site is considered to be the oldest structure in the world made by humans that’s still standing today.
It was built in 9500 B.C, which makes it twice as old as Stonehenge.
This Neolithic archaeological site is considered to be the oldest structure in the world made by humans that’s still standing today.
It was built in 9500 B.C, which makes it twice as old as Stonehenge.
December 5, 2024 at 4:36 PM
11. Göbekli Tepe, Turkey
This Neolithic archaeological site is considered to be the oldest structure in the world made by humans that’s still standing today.
It was built in 9500 B.C, which makes it twice as old as Stonehenge.
This Neolithic archaeological site is considered to be the oldest structure in the world made by humans that’s still standing today.
It was built in 9500 B.C, which makes it twice as old as Stonehenge.
10. Aqueduct of Segovia
Built around the first century AD and consisting of over 25,000 granite blocks held together without mortar, the aqueduct is undoubtedly one of the best-preserved works of Roman engineering in the world.
Built around the first century AD and consisting of over 25,000 granite blocks held together without mortar, the aqueduct is undoubtedly one of the best-preserved works of Roman engineering in the world.
December 5, 2024 at 4:36 PM
10. Aqueduct of Segovia
Built around the first century AD and consisting of over 25,000 granite blocks held together without mortar, the aqueduct is undoubtedly one of the best-preserved works of Roman engineering in the world.
Built around the first century AD and consisting of over 25,000 granite blocks held together without mortar, the aqueduct is undoubtedly one of the best-preserved works of Roman engineering in the world.
9. Trajan’s Market, Rome
Constructed around 110 AD by Apollodorus of Damascus, it is considered the oldest shopping mall in the world.
Constructed around 110 AD by Apollodorus of Damascus, it is considered the oldest shopping mall in the world.
December 5, 2024 at 4:36 PM
9. Trajan’s Market, Rome
Constructed around 110 AD by Apollodorus of Damascus, it is considered the oldest shopping mall in the world.
Constructed around 110 AD by Apollodorus of Damascus, it is considered the oldest shopping mall in the world.
8. Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Listed by Guinness World Records as the largest religious structure on Earth, the temple is surrounded by a vast artificial moat 190 meters wide, which forms a rectangle 1.5 kilometers long and 1.3 kilometers wide.
Listed by Guinness World Records as the largest religious structure on Earth, the temple is surrounded by a vast artificial moat 190 meters wide, which forms a rectangle 1.5 kilometers long and 1.3 kilometers wide.
December 5, 2024 at 4:36 PM
8. Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Listed by Guinness World Records as the largest religious structure on Earth, the temple is surrounded by a vast artificial moat 190 meters wide, which forms a rectangle 1.5 kilometers long and 1.3 kilometers wide.
Listed by Guinness World Records as the largest religious structure on Earth, the temple is surrounded by a vast artificial moat 190 meters wide, which forms a rectangle 1.5 kilometers long and 1.3 kilometers wide.
7. Tomb of Agamemnon
Also known as the Treasury of Atreus, this massive tholos tomb was constructed between 1300 and 1250 BC in Mycenae, Greece.
Also known as the Treasury of Atreus, this massive tholos tomb was constructed between 1300 and 1250 BC in Mycenae, Greece.
December 5, 2024 at 4:36 PM
7. Tomb of Agamemnon
Also known as the Treasury of Atreus, this massive tholos tomb was constructed between 1300 and 1250 BC in Mycenae, Greece.
Also known as the Treasury of Atreus, this massive tholos tomb was constructed between 1300 and 1250 BC in Mycenae, Greece.
6. Roman Baths, Bath, England
These well-preserved thermae — designed for public bathing — were used until the end of Roman rule in Britain in the 5th century AD.
These well-preserved thermae — designed for public bathing — were used until the end of Roman rule in Britain in the 5th century AD.
December 5, 2024 at 4:36 PM
6. Roman Baths, Bath, England
These well-preserved thermae — designed for public bathing — were used until the end of Roman rule in Britain in the 5th century AD.
These well-preserved thermae — designed for public bathing — were used until the end of Roman rule in Britain in the 5th century AD.
5. Karnak Temple Complex, Egypt
Construction at the complex began during the reign of Senusret I (reigned 1971–1926 BC) in the Middle Kingdom (c. 2000–1700 BC) and continued into the Ptolemaic Kingdom (305–30 BC).
Construction at the complex began during the reign of Senusret I (reigned 1971–1926 BC) in the Middle Kingdom (c. 2000–1700 BC) and continued into the Ptolemaic Kingdom (305–30 BC).
December 5, 2024 at 4:36 PM
5. Karnak Temple Complex, Egypt
Construction at the complex began during the reign of Senusret I (reigned 1971–1926 BC) in the Middle Kingdom (c. 2000–1700 BC) and continued into the Ptolemaic Kingdom (305–30 BC).
Construction at the complex began during the reign of Senusret I (reigned 1971–1926 BC) in the Middle Kingdom (c. 2000–1700 BC) and continued into the Ptolemaic Kingdom (305–30 BC).
4. The Great Wall of China
Built from the 7th century BC for protection against nomads, the wall was expanded by Qin Shi Huang and later dynasties, especially the Ming.
Built from the 7th century BC for protection against nomads, the wall was expanded by Qin Shi Huang and later dynasties, especially the Ming.
December 5, 2024 at 4:36 PM
4. The Great Wall of China
Built from the 7th century BC for protection against nomads, the wall was expanded by Qin Shi Huang and later dynasties, especially the Ming.
Built from the 7th century BC for protection against nomads, the wall was expanded by Qin Shi Huang and later dynasties, especially the Ming.
3. The Parthenon, Greece
Built in the 5th century BC to celebrate the Hellenic victory over the Persian Empire, the Parthenon on the Athenian Acropolis is dedicated to Athena.
Built in the 5th century BC to celebrate the Hellenic victory over the Persian Empire, the Parthenon on the Athenian Acropolis is dedicated to Athena.
December 5, 2024 at 4:36 PM
3. The Parthenon, Greece
Built in the 5th century BC to celebrate the Hellenic victory over the Persian Empire, the Parthenon on the Athenian Acropolis is dedicated to Athena.
Built in the 5th century BC to celebrate the Hellenic victory over the Persian Empire, the Parthenon on the Athenian Acropolis is dedicated to Athena.
2. Temple of Jupiter, Baalbek
At the base of the ruins of the Temple of Jupiter, one of the largest in the Roman world, lie three giant stones known collectively as the "trilithon."
Each one of these stones is about 20 metres long, 4.2 metres high, and weighs 750–800 tonnes.
At the base of the ruins of the Temple of Jupiter, one of the largest in the Roman world, lie three giant stones known collectively as the "trilithon."
Each one of these stones is about 20 metres long, 4.2 metres high, and weighs 750–800 tonnes.
December 5, 2024 at 4:36 PM
2. Temple of Jupiter, Baalbek
At the base of the ruins of the Temple of Jupiter, one of the largest in the Roman world, lie three giant stones known collectively as the "trilithon."
Each one of these stones is about 20 metres long, 4.2 metres high, and weighs 750–800 tonnes.
At the base of the ruins of the Temple of Jupiter, one of the largest in the Roman world, lie three giant stones known collectively as the "trilithon."
Each one of these stones is about 20 metres long, 4.2 metres high, and weighs 750–800 tonnes.
Thread of architectural wonders that have withstood the relentless passage of time 🧵
1. Pantheon, Rome (almost 2000 years old)
1. Pantheon, Rome (almost 2000 years old)
December 5, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Thread of architectural wonders that have withstood the relentless passage of time 🧵
1. Pantheon, Rome (almost 2000 years old)
1. Pantheon, Rome (almost 2000 years old)
This is within living memory shocking stuff.
It's easy to forget how far attitudes have moved and be complacent.
I found these horrifically sexist ads too.
It's easy to forget how far attitudes have moved and be complacent.
I found these horrifically sexist ads too.
December 3, 2024 at 3:27 PM
This is within living memory shocking stuff.
It's easy to forget how far attitudes have moved and be complacent.
I found these horrifically sexist ads too.
It's easy to forget how far attitudes have moved and be complacent.
I found these horrifically sexist ads too.
Today’s global population versus everybody who has ever lived
Recent discoveries indicate Homo sapiens have existed for over 300,000 years, leading to new estimates that around 117 billion humans have been born on Earth.
Recent discoveries indicate Homo sapiens have existed for over 300,000 years, leading to new estimates that around 117 billion humans have been born on Earth.
December 2, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Today’s global population versus everybody who has ever lived
Recent discoveries indicate Homo sapiens have existed for over 300,000 years, leading to new estimates that around 117 billion humans have been born on Earth.
Recent discoveries indicate Homo sapiens have existed for over 300,000 years, leading to new estimates that around 117 billion humans have been born on Earth.
10. This image of the Amoco Cadiz tanker, which ran aground off the Brittany coast in 1978, looks like a massive whale emerging from the water.
December 2, 2024 at 4:50 PM
10. This image of the Amoco Cadiz tanker, which ran aground off the Brittany coast in 1978, looks like a massive whale emerging from the water.
9. Centuripe: a fascinating "human-shaped" village in Italy
December 2, 2024 at 4:50 PM
9. Centuripe: a fascinating "human-shaped" village in Italy
8. The Sitting Dog Rock is a natural monument and a recognized symbol of the city of Nova Friburgo, in southeastern Brazil.
December 2, 2024 at 4:50 PM
8. The Sitting Dog Rock is a natural monument and a recognized symbol of the city of Nova Friburgo, in southeastern Brazil.
7. Known as "Montaña del Indio," this mountain appears to take the shape of an American Indian's head from certain viewpoints.
It is situated near Antequera, in the Málaga Province of Andalusia, Spain.
It is situated near Antequera, in the Málaga Province of Andalusia, Spain.
December 2, 2024 at 4:50 PM
7. Known as "Montaña del Indio," this mountain appears to take the shape of an American Indian's head from certain viewpoints.
It is situated near Antequera, in the Málaga Province of Andalusia, Spain.
It is situated near Antequera, in the Málaga Province of Andalusia, Spain.
6. Off the Amalfi Coast there is a dolphin-shaped island known as "Gallo Lungo".
Belonging to the municipality of Positano, it is the largest of the three islands known as "Li Galli".
Belonging to the municipality of Positano, it is the largest of the three islands known as "Li Galli".
December 2, 2024 at 4:50 PM
6. Off the Amalfi Coast there is a dolphin-shaped island known as "Gallo Lungo".
Belonging to the municipality of Positano, it is the largest of the three islands known as "Li Galli".
Belonging to the municipality of Positano, it is the largest of the three islands known as "Li Galli".
5. The Elephant Rock is a natural rock formation located on the island of Heimaey in the Westman Islands archipelago, off the south coast of Iceland.
December 2, 2024 at 4:50 PM
5. The Elephant Rock is a natural rock formation located on the island of Heimaey in the Westman Islands archipelago, off the south coast of Iceland.
4. A rock formation known as "Resting Dragon Rock". It is located in Phu Langka, Thailand.
December 2, 2024 at 4:50 PM
4. A rock formation known as "Resting Dragon Rock". It is located in Phu Langka, Thailand.
3. These remarkable rock formations in Thailand and Laos evoke the image of a colossal, petrified snake.
December 2, 2024 at 4:50 PM
3. These remarkable rock formations in Thailand and Laos evoke the image of a colossal, petrified snake.
2. In this breathtaking shot by Davide Basile, the eruption of Mount Etna in Sicily appears to give rise to a Phoenix in the sky.
December 2, 2024 at 4:50 PM
2. In this breathtaking shot by Davide Basile, the eruption of Mount Etna in Sicily appears to give rise to a Phoenix in the sky.