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Cathedral City, California

Museum of Ancient Wonders

Nestled in Coachella Valley, this museum transports guests from the Mesozoic Era, to the land of Egyptian kings.

A hoard of gold coins from Epidaurus, 3rd century BCE.

Numismatic Museum of Athens

One of the greatest collections of coins in the world is housed in the former mansion of an archeological pioneer.

The paintings

Jääkäri, Finland

Astuvansalmi Rock Paintings

These 5,000-year-old cave paintings provide a glimpse into prehistoric Finnish life.

Zenigata Sunae, the curious sand art of Kan-onji.

Zenigata Sunae

This massive, Edo Period, coin-shaped sand painting is believed to be a source of great luck.

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Proteichisma on Erysichthonos Street

The ruins of this ancient fortification wall sit in the middle of a quiet, residential intersection.

Polé (Xcaret Archaeological Site)

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Polé (Xcaret Archaeological Site)

One of Mexico's least-visited archaeological sites is tucked away inside a theme park.

The Porta Saracena

Porta Saracena

The hilltop town of Segni was once home to an ancient Roman colony and garrison.

The Temple of Artemis at Sardis.

Salihli, Turkey

Sardis

These ruins once flourished as the capital of the Lydian kingdom, often credited with the invention of metal coinage.

Carthage, Tunisia

Byrsa Hill

An ancient Phoenician citadel once stood at the site where Queen Dido first landed, according to legend.

The Cairo Citadel, 2007.

Citadel of Saladin

The medieval center of the Islamic world was also once the seat of Saladin's sultanate.

The cubic altar

Soriano nel Cimino, Italy

Selva di Malano

Ancient, mysterious stone altars are hidden among wild woods in central Italy.

The great circular sanctuary.

Costești, Romania

Sarmizegetusa Regia

Once the legendary capital of the Dacian Kingdom, this city has been reduced to mere ruins.

Pula Arena

Pula Arena

One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.

The massive gallery 1,600 feet below France has some pretty big feet on display.

What It’s Like to Find Prehistoric Dinosaur Tracks on the Ceiling

Of course, they are deep underground and came from 75-ton titanosaurs.

Isaac Schultz April 22, 2020

Access to the Arcazzi .

Arcazzi

Although their purpose is unknown, these ancient Roman supporting arches showcase Hellenistic ingenuity.

Viminacium - Mausoleum.

Kostolac, Serbia

Viminacium

At this archaeological site, visitors can explore the ruins of the capital of the former Roman province of Moesia.

Two decorated ostrich eggs in the British Museum, from the so-called Isis Tomb from Italy's ancient Etruria.

Scientists Are Tracking the Ancient Luxury Market for Decorated Ostrich Eggs

“This is a shared understanding of bling, of what it means to be rich."

Isaac Schultz April 10, 2020

Clava Cairns

Inverness, Scotland

Clava Cairns

This site contains overlapping ancient graveyards that existed about 1,000 years apart.