The mega structures of the ancient world are famously awe-inspiring. They showcase the ingenuity, ambition and ...

The ingenuity of the construction techniques used by Greek builders 2,000 years ago continues to dazzle the world. What did these ancient engineers get right? And how does looking to the past help ...

According to the study, the nearby Gisr el-Mudir enclosure could have functioned as a "check dam" to capture water and sediment. This would have played a crucial role in controlling the water supply ...

The Temple of Bastet is rarely visited today, yet it contains stonework that raises important questions about ancient ...

THIS is an English edition of a book published in America, and contains the outcome of six lectures delivered at the Cooper Union in New York, under the auspices of Columbia University. The first part ...

How did the Romans release wild animals into their mighty Colosseum? How did the massive Hagia Sophia cathedral in Istanbul withstand centuries of earthquakes? And how did a desert people carve ...

Across India, ancient architecture continues to offer clues about early engineering, metallurgy, and scientific thought.

TRAVEL TRENDS, WORLD Created : May 7, 2024, 00:00 IST World’s ancient engineering marvels and where to find them; one is from India Journey back in time to explore the wonders of the ancient world, ...

Anand Mahindra took to X to share a video of the famous Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur and praise its architecture in terms of beauty and engineering.