In one section of the site there are a number of reconstructed buildings which sit on original foundations. One of … More
Author: Pete
I am semi-retired after a career in medical sciences. I now work from home doing independent research and consultancy amongst other things. One advantage of this is that I do have time to indulge my interests including birdwatching, natural history, steam trains and history particularly ancient history.
Arbeia Roman fort
The site of Arbeia is in modern South Shields on the southern shore of the estuary of the river … More
Uruk – The world’s first city (6)
Uruk continued to be a prominent and influential city throughout the third millennia. When King Eannutum established the first proto- … More
Storm brewing over London
This is an amazing photo! Photo by Sue
Uruk – The world’s first city (5)
There is a legend in Sumerian mythology that Inanna went to the sacred city of Eridu where she stole a … More
Mute Swan
Uruk – The world’s first city (4)
Aside from the Temples themselves, the Temple district also contains several other buildings, some of which have been identified as … More
After the rain
Just walk around your garden or a local park after a rain shower and you can see some amazing sights
Uruk – The world’s first city (3)
What then do we know about city and its structure from the excavations have taken place city seems to been … More
Roof top view of London (2)
Some more pictures from Westminster Cathedral Tower.
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