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Ruins Of Gedi
The ruins of Gedi in the depths of the great Arabuko Sokoke forest in Kenya. Is a place of great mystery, an archaeological puzzle that continues to engender debate among historians. Built during the 14th century AD, and later abandoned in the early 16th century. -Mombasa, Kenya From the 13th or 14th to 17th centuries, Gedi […]
Empire of Ancient Ghana, West Africa
Ghana was a kingdom in Africa that lasted from the 6th to the 13th century CE, located south of the Sahara desert and northwest of the Niger River in modern day Mauritania and Mali. –African History – Histoire Africaine Thanks to the introduction of the camel into the Sahara and its increasing availability and use […]
Ancient African Architectural Marvel: South African Ruins 75,000 years old?
The recent discovery of an ancient circular monolithic stone structure site in Mpumalanga, South Africa, is thought to be at least 75,000 years old, pre-dating any other structure on earth, according to South African author and politician Michael Tellinger. Tellinger estimates that there are well over a million ancient stone ruins scattered throughout the mountains […]
Ancient Metal Clamp & Keystone Cuts found in Axum, Ethiopia, South of the Sahara, Africa
The keystone cuts were found near the tombs of King Remhai & King Kaleb? Once carved, molten metal was poured into the joint to strengthen it and stop lateral movement of ancient megalithic stones. I’m not sure as to why it seems like the general populous doesn’t know that Ethiopia has a 7,000+ year old history. I […]
Ancient Nubia, Kerma Graves in Sudan, Africa
The Kerma graves are distinct. They are circular pits covered with white or black pebbles in a circular mound. Four huge graves in the southern part of the site exist. They lie in rows surrounded by smaller graves. The diameter is 300 ft(9 m) covered with circular mounds of white and black dessert pebbles, 3 […]
Williamsburg High School for Architecture & Design
Students have an opportunity to participate in work-based learning internships supported by the New York City Department of Education. Students are interviewed by preservation and design professionals from all five boroughs, and those selected complete a 6-week internship. Interns have been hosted at historic house museums, Green-Wood Cemetery, architecture and engineering firms, Park Avenue Armory, […]