Archaeologists are recovering pieces of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. While the Great Pyramid of Giza still stands today, most of the other wonders survive only in fragments, and in this case, those fragments have been sitting beneath the sea for centuries. Recent work has brought up 22 massive granite blocks from the harbor at Alexandria, some weighing close to 90 tons. These include structural elements like entrance stones and foundational pieces, giving researchers a clearer picture of how the tower was built. Instead of rebuilding it above ground, the focus is on digital reconstruction. Each block is being scanned and turned into a detailed 3D model, then combined with earlier discoveries to recreate the structure as accurately as possible, including changes made over time. Built in the 3rd century BC and standing for roughly a thousand years, the lighthouse was eventually damaged beyond repair by earthquakes. Now, its remains are helping researchers better understand one of the most advanced engineering achievements of the ancient world. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/lighthouse-of-alexandria-blocks-recovered-2665823

This is what Mayan sites looked like before they were discovered as we know them today. British explorer Alfred Maudslay documented Tikal and Quiriguá between 1890 and 1891, when they were covered by jungle. Today, his photographs, housed in the British Museum, are a key testimony to the archaeological past.

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Friends, what a scare! 😱 Nazaré has once again shown why it's synonymous with oceanic power. An intense swell, combined with the sharp drop in temperatures during the European winter, caused the sea to grow significantly at Praia do Norte. This powerful Atlantic depression called Ingrid hit the Portuguese coast, bringing high tide, strong winds, rain, and intense cold, which greatly increased the size of the waves in Nazaré and other parts of the west coast of Portugal. This combination of storm and rough seas intensified the swell to HUGE proportions in the North Atlantic. Throughout the day, the waves reached between 7 and 9 meters, with heavier sets appearing at the peaks, a direct result of the energy concentrated by the Nazaré Canyon. The scenario was one of very rough seas, strong winds, and irregular wave formation, which makes accurate measurements difficult and also hinders the practice of surfing in clean conditions. Even without breaking historical records, the day made it onto the list of the season's great episodes: a dense, gray, and powerful Atlantic, the kind that reminds us that in Nazaré the spectacle isn't choreographed, it's always wild. 💙 🌊🌊🌊👀

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗻 '𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆' 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗶𝗹𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀𝗵! Gilgamesh was the first recorded "diver" more than 4,000 years ago! The cuneiform script on clay tablets recorded his dive underwater to snatch the "Plant of Eternal Youth," in 2800 BC. The story goes that he attached heavy stones to his feet to drag him to the depths of the ocean. He found and took the plant before cutting the rocks from his feet to take him back to the surface. Once ashore, he felt it would be a good time for a nap and fell asleep. While sleeping a devious snake came and gobbled up the plant before poor Gilgamesh could be forever youthful! This tale became the first documentation of breath holding.