Archaeological Museum in Zagreb

224 ViewsCaptured by: tornado360.eu Step back in time and embark on a captivating journey through history at the enthralling Archaeological Museum in Zagreb, Croatia. This treasure trove of ancient wonders boasts an impressive collection of over 450,000 artifacts and monuments that narrate intriguing stories from the past. As you explore this renowned museum, you’ll be …

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Tomb of Khufukhaf I

234 ViewsCaptured by: Harvard University The mastaba tomb of Khufukhaf I is located in the Eastern Cemetery of the complex of the Great Pyramid of king Khufu (c. 2589–2566 BC) at Giza. This cemetery was reserved for the closest relatives of the king, and contains some of the largest mastabas on the Giza Plateau. (Ministry of Antiquities)

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Tomb of Neferbauptah

366 ViewsCaptured by: Harvard University Neferuptah or Ptahneferu (“Beauty of Ptah”) was a daughter of the Egyptian king Amenemhat III (c. 1860 BC to 1814 BC) of the 12th Dynasty. Her sister was the Pharaoh Sobekneferu (“Beauty of Sobek”).

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Tomb of Menna

829 ViewsCaptured by: American Research Center in Egypt Cut into the cliffs of the Theban necropolis in Luxor’s West Bank, the tomb of Menna is known for the colorful and remarkably well-preserved paintings that adorn the chapel walls. The tomb has been one of the chief attractions on the West Bank for the last several …

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Mastaba in Egypt

Mastaba of Idu

382 ViewsIdu[1] was an official during the Sixth Dynasty, buried in Giza East Field[2], tomb G7102. He probably lived and served during the reign of Pepi I Meryre.[3][1] He is the father of Qar whose tomb is nearby and Bendjet, buried in G7215.[4] G7102 lies in cemetery G7000 east of the related tomb of Qar. The mastaba exterior superstructure has disappeared. The …

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Pyramid of Djoser

603 ViewsCreated by: Virtual Mid East The Pyramid of Djoser, or Step Pyramid, is an archaeological remain in the Saqqara necropolis, Egypt, northwest of the city of Memphis. The 6-tier, 4-sided structure is the earliest colossal stone building in Egypt. It was built in the 27th century BC during the Third Dynasty for the burial …

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The Rocks, New South Wales

178 Views The Rocks, New South Wales The Rocks is an urban locality, tourist precinct and historic area of Sydney’s city centre, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the southern shore of Sydney Harbour, immediately north-west of the Sydney central business district. (Wikipedia) The movement of peoples / Colonial …

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Fishbourne Palace

552 ViewsCaptured by: 3D Media Solutions Fishbourne Roman Palace is in the village of Fishbourne, Chichester in West Sussex. The palace is the largest residential Roman building discovered in Britain and has an unusually early date of 75 AD, around thirty years after the Roman conquest of Britain. (Wikipedia)

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Brooklyn Museum: Egypt

353 ViewsThe Brooklyn Museum is an art museum located in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. At 560,000 square feet, the museum is New York City’s third largest in physical size and holds an art collection with roughly 1.5 million works. Located near the Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, Flatbush, and Park Slope neighborhoods of …

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Easter Island

760 ViewsEaster Island is an island and special territory of Chile in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, at the southeasternmost point of the Polynesian Triangle in Oceania. Easter Island is most famous for its nearly 1,000 extant monumental statues, called moai, created by the early Rapa Nui people. In 1995, UNESCO named Easter Island a World …

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Chaco Culture National Historical Park

161 ViewsChaco Culture National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park in the American Southwest hosting a concentration of pueblos. The park is located in northwestern New Mexico, between Albuquerque and Farmington, in a remote canyon cut by the Chaco Wash. (Wikipedia)

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Santa Rosa de Lima

163 ViewsSanta Rosa de Lima was an early 18th-century Spanish settlement in the Rio Chama valley, near the present-day town of Abiquiu in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. By the 1730s Spanish settlers were moving into the Chama River valley, and by 1744 at least 20 families were living in the present-day Abiquiú area, where …

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Pecos National Historical Park

157 ViewsRuins of the lost church, also known as the Ortiz Church, you will explore the fascinating history of some of the earliest missionary efforts in Northern New Mexico. The church, which dates from 1617-1621, was first described and mapped by Adolph Bandelier in 1880. Pecos National Historical Park is a United States National Historical …

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Georgian Bathroom: Cornwall

174 ViewsNestled into a cliff-face towering over a secluded Cornish beach, a hidden gem is concealed amid the rocks. It is far from any car parks – nowhere near any toilets or cafes – and there are no sign posts advertising that it even exists. In a little cove tucked away in the cliff-side is …

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Chichén Itzá

1,323 ViewsChichén Itzá: Exploring the Marvels of Ancient Maya Civilization Step into a world of wonder and mystery at Chichén Itzá, an awe-inspiring archaeological site that stands as a testament to the advanced civilization of the ancient Maya. Located in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico, this UNESCO World Heritage Site invites you to unravel the …

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Chauvet Cave – Lion Panel

1,188 ViewsThe wall to the right of the central recess has a large number of animals drawn on to it. The overall scene depicts a hunt. On the right of the composition there is a rhinoceros and a mammoth. On the left, there are four bison heads, and two more rhinos. Then there are seven …

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Roman Colosseum

3,987 ViewsRoman Colosseum: An Icon of Ancient Grandeur Step into the heart of ancient Rome’s grandeur at the Roman Colosseum, a monumental amphitheater that stands as a testament to the empire’s architectural prowess and its vibrant history. Located in the heart of Rome, Italy, this iconic landmark draws visitors from around the globe to marvel …

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Paros Archaeological Museum

168 ViewsCaptured by: SOIC Media Arts and Science The Archaeological Museum of Paros was founded in 1960, in a room built next to the High School of Parikia. It is one of the most important museums in Greece because of its exhibits, which were found in excavations on Paros and Antiparos. Some of the most important exhibits …

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City of Boston Archaeology Program: Shirley-Eustis House

146 ViewsThe City of Boston Archaeology Program’s dig will be limited to 50 cm (20″) wide trenches in the areas that will be disturbed by future work. These trenches will allow us to document the presence, absence, and depth of any important features such as the kitchen or privy. We will NOT be excavating these fully …

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America’s Stonehenge

159 Views Discover the Mysteries of America’s Stonehenge in Salem, New Hampshire! Embark on a captivating journey to America’s Stonehenge, a fascinating archaeological site nestled within the charming town of Salem, New Hampshire. Spread across 30 acres of picturesque landscape, this historical gem features an array of mysterious rocks and stone structures that will spark …

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Carn Euny Ancient Village

107 ViewsCarn Euny is an archaeological site near Sancreed, on the Penwith peninsula in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom with considerable evidence of both Iron Age and post-Iron Age settlement. (Wikipedia) Library Learn More About HistoryView VR

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