Ancient cities lost to desert sands and the secrets they left behind

During the restoration of the Luxor obelisk, which was presented to France by the Viceroy of Egypt in the 1830s, scientists discovered previously unknown hieroglyphic inscriptions. The monument stood for 189 years in central Paris on Place de la Concorde. It was seen by thousands of visitors and carefully studied by scientists, but the secret message was discovered only now, reports IFLScience. A 3,300-year-old monastery in Paris holds secret i…

Ancient cities lost to desert sands and the secrets they left behind

Ancient cities lost to desert sands still whisper their forgotten stories across the empty landscapes of Arabia, Africa, and beyond. Once alive with trade, faith, and dreams, these places now lie abandoned, shaped by the slow but unstoppable forces of climate change and shifting rivers. Their ruins offer more than a glimpse into the past. […] The post Ancient cities lost to desert sands and the secrets they left behind appeared first on Curiosmo…

Crypto-Hieroglyphs Deciphered - Previously Unknown Message Discovered On The Luxor Obelisk In Paris - Ancient Pages

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The obelisk situated in the Place de la Concorde in Paris was brought to France from Luxor, Egypt. It was one of two obelisks gifted by the Egyptian government to France in the 19th century. However, only one made it to France due to the logistical challenges and weight constraints […]