Stone quarries in ancient Egypt
by part of the Egyptian economy Rock temples cut directly into the rocks at the Silsilah quarry site near Aswan the Stone quarries in ancient Egypt …
High Priest of Amun – Wikipedia
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Priestly title in ancient Egypt The god Amun in Karnak. the High Priest of Amun or The first prophet of …
Mining industry of Egypt – Wikipedia
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Turin Mining Papyrus depicts the mines in Wadi Hammamet and is the oldest known map of its kind. Mining …
How do countries choose their capitals?
© Daposte/stock.adobe.com London, England. Tokyo, Japan. Buenos Aires, Argentina. They all make it on our lists of places to visit, and they’re also national capitals …
Trillion tons of Antarctica fell into the sea
NASA/John Sontag Antarctica, the coldest continent on Earth, is known for its remoteness, unique fauna, and frozen ice surface. Around the perimeter of Antarctica, dozens …
Possible collapse of the Atlantic overturning cycle
A new study predicts that the Atlantic meridional overturning cycle (AMOC) may collapse within this century. What is the Atlantic meridian solstice circulation? The Atlantic …
Discovering the Supercontinent: How Pangea Was Discovered
Adapted from: C.R. Scotties, University of Texas at Arlington The earth today consists of six or seven continents and four or five oceans, depending on …
Phytoplankton thrive in the northeastern Pacific Ocean
Phytoplankton are microscopic photosynthetic organisms that float freely in the world’s oceans and freshwater bodies. Also known as microalgae, they play an essential role in …
Hawaiian Wildfires – Geography World
Despite the lush landscapes and tropical paradises commonly associated with the Hawaiian Islands, wildfires are a recurring problem that threatens natural ecosystems and human communities. …
Gardens of ancient Egypt – Wikipedia
A rectangular fish pond with ducks and lotuses planted in a circular pattern with palms and fruit trees, in a mural from the Nebamun Tomb, …