Sentences with phrase «for ancient civilisations»

The bowl demonstrates the quality and sophistication of early Chinese technology and the importance of tombs as sources of evidence for ancient civilisations.

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The tiny Japanese island of Yonaguni, near Taiwan, has become famous for the huge submerged rock structures found near its shores — the ancient city of a lost civilisation, some claim.

The powerful civilisation of ancient Egypt took just a few centuries to build, according to a radiocarbon dating study that sets the first solid chronology for the period.

Snowshoes have existed for thousands of years, and were used by ancient civilisations to hunt and move locations without sinking into the snow.

Belief in an afterlife, for example, is common to most ancient civilisations, but it would be strange for a single fruit to be so regularly singled out if it wasn't particularly healthy.

It's been used for over 5000 years by civilisations as ancient as the Babylonians and Ancient Egyancient as the Babylonians and Ancient EgyAncient Egyptians.

An era is a span of time defined for the purposes of chronology or historiography, as in the regnal eras in the history of a given monarchy, a calendar era Keezhadi excavation leads to ancient civilisation on the banks of Vaigai Carbon dating confirms Keezhadi site is from Sangam era

One of the most amazing things about a visit to Central America is walking in the footsteps of the ancient Maya civilisation that ruled the region for millennia, exploring the uncanny ruins left behind, and tracing its influence on culture there today.

You should also add a day in your diary for Terra Mitica, a massive new theme park that takes the ancient civilisations of the Mediterranean as a jumping off point for a very up - to - date adventure experience with all the latest thrill rides and a busy event and show calendar.

Thanks to the intricate hieroglyphs on the inside, as well as the impeccable record keeping of ancient Egyptians elsewhere, it is clear to see a snapshot into the life of this civilisation that ruled the Nile and the north of Africa for so long.

Huge parts of the knowledge we take for granted today are thanks to the ancient civilisation founded in this small corner of the Mediterranean 3,000 years ago.

Ancient civilisations, tropical jungles, sweeping deserts, picture - perfect beaches, delicious cuisine — Mexico has something for everyone!

With some of Greece's most stunning beaches where snorkelling and diving are a must, sites of ancient civilisations and picturesque towns where donkeys trot through cobbled streets, there's bound to be something for every member of the family.

Katakolon (Greece)-- the gateway to ancient Greece — is ideal for history enthusiasts followed by a visit to the birthplace of civilisation — Athens - as the ship calls into Piraeus (Greece).

Tikal is the LARGEST set of Ancient Ruins in the Mayan Civilisation and a popular tourist destination for all those visiting Guatemala.

Bosnia and Herzegovina has for centuries been at the crossroads of many ancient civilisations...

While it's most renowned for the stunning ruins of the ancient Angkor civilisation, Siem Reap also boasts breathtaking temples, unique museums, cultural villages, and natural spaces.

Set across two centuries of bloody historical warfare from 280 B.C. to 25 B.C, Field of Glory 2 has you fighting for control of the Mediterranean Sea, the centre of European power at the time, as you endeavour to rule over the ancient civilisations that dominated the region at the time.

BBC Civilisations AR Ancient history seems like a good match for augmented reality, bringing dusty relics and important artifacts to life in a way few platforms can match.

The Bizarre World of Ancient Greece BBC doc on the lifestyles of the people who set the blueprint for civilisation as we know it...

But for Maria Brito, the similarities became apparent after her research into the reasons why Classical Greece became such a reference point for Western civilisation: «Ancient Greece was, in many ways, similar to what New York is nowadays: an art - centric place filled with curious thinkers, creative artists, and centres for cultural advancement propelled by a cosmopolitan view of the world.»

However, evidence for societal impacts are tied to drought on ancient civilisations is much stronger — the ancient «Curse of Akkad» describing the droughts affecting the Akkadian Empire; the Mayan collapse etc. — and this is well brought out in the text.

And for the adventurous Google ancient gold mines in africa, civilisation 200,000 years ago, and for Tony electricity capture in ancient times.

The story of the rise and decline of ancient civilisations has resonance for today.