The forbidden ‘Gate to Hell’ once used for ancient offerings to ‘god of the underworld’ – and it hides a deadly secret
THE ancient Turkish city of Hierapolis hosts what is believed to be the oldest ‘Gate to Hell’ on Earth. It is a passage once ...
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Ancient Greek Sacrifice; Why did they do it?
When we think about animal sacrifice, ancient societies such as the Greeks come to mind. But why did they ritually slaughter animals? What did this do for their society?
The ‘Gate to Hell’ used for ‘god of death’ offerings that killed animals which entered
It's known from historical accounts that the shrine was thought to be a "Gate to Hell" in ancient times, a powerful portal ...
Forbidden ‘Gate to Hell’ hides deadly secret
It is believed to be the oldest ‘Gate to Hell’ on Earth and 2000 years later, it lies in ruins - yet visitors should still be wary. It is a passage once used for animal sacrifices to the Greek god of ...
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Sun stones and sacrifice: How ancient farmers faced climate chaos
Volcanic eruptions have profoundly impacted human societies throughout history, causing cold weather, reduced sunlight, and ...
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Gold Thracian Helmet Among Ancient Artifacts Stolen from Dutch Museum
An exquisitely carved gold helmet from a Thracian tribe is among the ancient artifacts that were stolen from a museum in the ...
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Scientists Think Ancient ‘Sun Stones’ May Have Been Volcanic Sacrifices
Increased levels of sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere would’ve caused immense crop failure, potentially leading to the “sacrifice ... of the worries of these ancient people—DNA suggests ...