Articles for tag: AncientAstronomy, AncientEgypt, pyramids, stargazing

the sun is setting over the pyramids of giza

Were the Builders of the Pyramids Following Knowledge From the Stars?

Suhail Ahmed

  The idea that ancient Egyptian builders raised the pyramids by following patterns written in the sky sounds like something out of a late-night documentary, yet the question refuses to die because it taps into something deeply human: the sense that our greatest works might be guided by a larger cosmic script. Standing at the ...

The Moche Pyramids Near Trujillo: Temples, Sacrifice, and Archaeological Surprises

The Moche Pyramids Near Trujillo: Temples, Sacrifice, and Archaeological Surprises

Annette Uy

Rising from Peru’s bone-dry coastal desert like ancient sentinels, the Moche pyramids near Trujillo stand as monuments to one of South America’s most fascinating civilizations. These massive adobe structures hold secrets that continue to shock archaeologists and rewrite our understanding of pre-Columbian societies. From ritualistic human sacrifice involving family members to breathtaking murals painted in ...