Archaeologists in northern Greece have uncovered mosaic-floored banquet halls and a "place of teaching" at Mieza, the royal gymnasium where Aristotle is thought to have taught the young Alexander the Great. Smithsonian Magazine: buff.ly/js5yLPr #Classics #Archaeology

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#StandingStoneSunday 👀👑 The Hartashen Megalithic Avenue, hidden deep in #Armenia's rugged terrain, is one of the world's forgotten #ancient wonders. Believed to be 6,000 to 8,000 years old (no firm dating yet), this mysterious site consists of towering stone monoliths. #Archaeology #History

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New this week, the second and final post on Faesulae! We finish up with the archaeological area, including the theater and an Etrusco-Roman temple, as well as the Etruscan fortifications: www.roamintheempire.com/index.php/20... #RomanSiteSaturday #Archaeology #RomanArchaeology #AncientBlueSky🏺

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The condition of fabrics from #prehistoric pile dwelling and wetland settlements is amazing. This charred ball of thread was found at the site of Marin-Epagnier/Préfargier. It was made of hemp or lime fibres, and dates about 3900 to 3300 BC. The thread measures a total of about 10 m in length.🧵1/2

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A delicate little Roman glass basket. I love the inventiveness of the ancient glass worker who made this delightful vessel about 1,800 years ago 📷 by me #Archaeology

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