Man cannot discover new oceans unless he dares to lose sight of the shore. Andre Gide
The number 13 has been a number that has left deep traces in different cultures throughout the ages and has a mysterious place in people’s minds. Superstitions have shaped fears or obsessions with the number 13 throughout history. For example, various traditions, such as the absence of a 13th floor in tall buildings in America, …
Mysterious stone spheres, called silent witnesses of history, deep in Costa Rica, stand out as one of the most interesting archaeological discoveries. These enigmatic structures have been found in the southern regions of Costa Rica and are fascinating structures that can vary in diameter from a few centimeters to 2 meters, are made of different …
Numbers are an important subject that has aroused great interest and curiosity in human history and left a deep impact. Numbers, considered mathematical concepts, have fascinated scientists and philosophers for years; because it was thought that numbers contained the secrets of the functioning of the universe. The mystery of numbers, their abstract nature, mathematical relationships …
Fiery flows gushing from the lava of Mount Vesuvius led to the destruction of the people of Pompeii. There are frozen human figures in the traces of the disaster, which are still seen by thousands of visitors. However, it was still a mystery how the people in this ancient city lost their lives in petrified …
The story of Abel and Cain; It is an unforgettable story about the first murder in human history and basic human emotions such as brotherhood, jealousy and regret. While this story takes place in many religious and cultural texts from the Old Testament to the Qur’an, it invites you to a mysterious journey filled with …
The Nile River is known as the second longest river in the world and has a total length of 6,853 kilometers. The basin of the Nile River occupies one-tenth of the African continent. This great river flows from south to north and has three main tributaries: the White Nile River, the Blue Nile River, and …
Piri Reis Map, which leaves a mysterious trace among the pages of history, almost exceeds the limits of time and opens the doors of a mysterious world to us. This map, drawn by the Ottoman navigator and cartographer Piri Reis in 1513, goes beyond an ordinary nautical map and takes it to a completely different …
One of the prominent stories among the legendary stories in Turkey’s rich history and culture is the legend of Belkıs from Bitlis. This story circulated from mouth to mouth, arousing great interest among the public, and over time it was surrounded by fear and curiosity. Allegedly, this story begins with the babies in the village …
The Paracas Candlestick is a famous geoglyph found on the northern coast of the Paracas peninsula in the province of Pisco, in Peru’s Ica province. Nazca linesIt is notable for its association with geoglyphs and other similar structures, such as the Jumana pampas. The candlestick stands out with its large dimensions and design on the …
ICA Stones are carved stones found in Peru, on which animal figures, plant motifs and ancient technologies are depicted. The stones were found in the 1960s and aroused great public interest in the Ica Valley, where they were found. Although the authenticity of the stones is questioned by some, many people believe that these stones …
Great Zimbabwe is an ancient structure located in southeast Zimbabwe near Lake Mutirikwe and the town of Masvingo. It was used as the capital of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe during the Late Iron Age. There is no definite information about who built Great Zimbabwe and different hypotheses are put forward. According to local traditions; while …