The ancient Romans were masters of building and engineering, perhaps most famously represented by the aqueducts. Those ...

In regards to the basin, it likely had a ceremonial use, based on finds of pottery and oil lamps discovered very nearby.

A forgotten rival of Ancient Rome has recently come into the spotlight for its impressive water basin, a testament to ...

Throughout history, the monumental constructions of the ancient world have gripped imaginations as much for their feats of engineering as for their restricted number and prior acclaim. From Alexander ...

Groundbreaking discoveries at Egypt's Saqqara complex have revolutionized our understanding of ancient Egyptian engineering capabilities. Archaeologists have uncovered an extensive hydraulic system ...

Did you know the Great Pyramid of Khufu was once 481.4 feet tall? It was built about 4,500 years ago. Today, it stands as a testament to ancient wisdom, despite losing some of its outer layer. Its ...

A thousand years ago, severe droughts and floods swept South India, prompting the Chalukyas of Kalyana, the ruling dynasty, to build sophisticated rainwater harvesting systems. This adaptation was a ...