Giza – Groot Piramide in Egipte

*Volgende raaisels is beslis 'n buitengewoonste probleem, naamlik die vorming en plasing van die hoogs gepoleerde kalksteen omhulselstene wat die hele piramide bedek het. Die voltooide piramide bevat ongeveer 115,000 van hierdie klippe wat elk tien ton of meer weeg. Hierdie klippe was aan al ses sye gevorm, nie net die kant wat aan die… Continue reading Giza – Groot Piramide in Egipte

Japan Mozu Kofungun (Ancient)

Although small in scale, Nonaka Kofun is one of the few kofun that has been investigated among tombs of the Furuichi Tomb Cluster. While the identity of the interred is still shrouded in mystery, the presence of technologically advanced weapons and armor imply military power, the wide range of tools and farming implements suggest productive… Continue reading Japan Mozu Kofungun (Ancient)

Melville Koppies, Johannesburg

Foto:  The Iron Age Furnace showing the tuyeres - clay pipes to which leather bellows were attached. It probably took two days of constant labour to reach and sustain the 1 400 degree Celsius temperature needed to smelt iron. Behind the furnace excavation to a depth of a metre revealed a Middle Stone living floor.     Melville… Continue reading Melville Koppies, Johannesburg