2400-Year-Old Ancient Puppets Discovered in El Salvador: A New Look at Mesoamerican Rituals
A recent archaeological excavation in El Salvador has revealed striking findings that radically change our understanding of the rituals and performances of the Mesoamerican Middle Preclassic Period. Led by archaeologist Jan Szymański from the University of Warsaw, the team discovered five ceramic figurines resembling ancient puppets, dated to around 400 BC and buried at the
The Temple of Athena, Main Goddess of Ancient Side, Attracts Great Interest
The Temple of Athena, the main goddess of the Ancient City of Side, which has witnessed thousands of years of history in the Manavgat district of Antalya, is attracting great interest after its restoration. Side, one of the most important port cities of the Pamphylia region, was founded in the 7th century BC and draws