GemsOfINDOLOGY (Modi Ka Pariwar)(@GemsOfINDOLOGY) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Have you ever wondered why there is an archaeological blackout in India from 2000 BCE to 500 BCE, followed by the sudden emergence of monotheism and great stories?

Have you ever wondered why there is an archaeological blackout in India from 2000 BCE to 500 BCE, followed by the sudden emergence of monotheism and great stories?
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Science girl(@gunsnrosesgirl3) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The 'Hymn to Nikkal', represent the oldest known substantially complete notated music

It is 3,400 years old, dating back to approximately 1400 BCE.

This is how it sounds

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Incunabula(@incunabula) 's Twitter Profile Photo

One of the masterpieces of ancient Egyptian art, the 'Seated Scribe' was discovered by the French archeologist Auguste Mariette at the Saqqara necropolis just south of Cairo in 1850, and dates to the period of the Old Kingdom, around 2500 BCE. It's now in the collections of…

One of the masterpieces of ancient Egyptian art, the 'Seated Scribe' was discovered by the French archeologist Auguste Mariette at the Saqqara necropolis just south of Cairo in 1850, and dates to the period of the Old Kingdom, around 2500 BCE. It's now in the collections of…
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Massimo(@Rainmaker1973) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This is Uruk, as it may have looked in the IV millenium BCE and now.

Located in modern-day Iraq, Uruk was one of the first cities in the world. It emerged in the late 4th millennium BCE as a major center of trade, commerce, and culture. At its peak, Uruk was home to over 50,000…

This is Uruk, as it may have looked in the IV millenium BCE and now.

Located in modern-day Iraq, Uruk was one of the first cities in the world. It emerged in the late 4th millennium BCE as a major center of trade, commerce, and culture. At its peak, Uruk was home to over 50,000…
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The world's oldest known song (in a substantially complete form) is the 'Hurrian Hymn to Nikkal'. The piece was composed in Mesopotamia around 1400 BCE, fully transcribed in cuneiform on clay tablets, then found in the mid-1950s... So, it can be preformed by contemporary…

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Naveen(Modi ka Parivar 😌)🕉️🇮🇳🚩(@Naveen1_Tweets) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ashoka the Great was the third emperor of the Mauryan dynasty, ruling the Indian subcontinent from 268–232 BCE. His empire stretched from present-day Afghanistan in the west to present-day Bangladesh in the east, with its capital at Pataliputra.
Greatest Indian King 👑

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MidEast Madness!(@joereal99) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Attached is a photo of an ancient Shekel, a coin minted just after a Jewish Revolt against Romans, about 66 CE.

Why is this Important?
Well, the Kingdoms of Israel lasted from 1000 BCE until about 700 BCE, roughly 300 years.
So 700 years after the Kingdoms of Israel, many…

Attached is a photo of an ancient Shekel, a coin minted just after a Jewish Revolt against Romans, about 66 CE. 

  Why is this Important? 
Well, the Kingdoms of Israel lasted from 1000 BCE until about 700 BCE, roughly 300 years. 
  So 700 years after the Kingdoms of Israel, many…
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Xerxes(@XerxesIran_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

An ancient Iranian carrying vases as an offering, is what’s depicted on the relief frieze on the stairway to the Apadana.

The Apadana is one of the oldest structures at Persepolis and was built around 6th Century BCE in ancient Persia.

An ancient Iranian carrying vases as an offering, is what’s depicted on the relief frieze on the stairway to the Apadana.

The Apadana is one of the oldest structures at Persepolis and was built around 6th Century BCE in ancient Persia.
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Tyler Jarvis(@ThailureJay) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Art historians may say that he is is holding a wine cup, but the Kuttamuwa stele (8th c. BCE) is very clearly the earliest attestation of finger guns.

Art historians may say that he is is holding a wine cup, but the Kuttamuwa stele (8th c. BCE) is very clearly the earliest attestation of finger guns.
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Massimo(@Rainmaker1973) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Temple of Philae was built during the Ptolemaic period, around 370-362 BCE and stands on an island in Nile River near Aswan, Egypt.

[🎥 alaa_tour_guide]

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Vishnu, depicted with four arms, holds a Chakra, Conch, and Mace, while one hand is in the Abhay Mudra.

1st-3rd Century, Mathura Style

(The size of the mace is comparable to that of the sculpture of Malhar Vishnu from 200 BCE.)

Vishnu, depicted with four arms, holds a Chakra, Conch, and Mace, while one hand is in the Abhay Mudra.

1st-3rd Century, Mathura Style

(The size of the mace is comparable to that of the sculpture of Malhar Vishnu from 200 BCE.)
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Savitri Mumukshu - सावित्री मुमुक्षु(@MumukshuSavitri) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Not just 1000 yrs back - Bharatiya society used levels like this even 4300 yrs ago. This finely glazed ceramic (Faience) plumb bob, is from Kalibangan, (2300 BCE)

Our ancient Bharatiys cities had accurately aligned streets & walls intersecting at right angles due to such tools.

Not just 1000 yrs back - Bharatiya society used levels like this even 4300 yrs ago. This finely glazed ceramic (Faience) plumb bob, is from Kalibangan, (2300 BCE)

Our ancient Bharatiys cities had accurately aligned streets & walls intersecting at right angles due to such tools.
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Time Capsule Tales(@timecaptales) 's Twitter Profile Photo

11. The earliest swords so far known in the world, found at Arslantepe Mound in Turkey. The swords, which are dated back to between 3300 and 3000 BCE, are composed of arsenic-copper alloy and among them, three swords were beautifully inlaid with silver.

11. The earliest swords so far known in the world, found at Arslantepe Mound in Turkey. The swords, which are dated back to between 3300 and 3000 BCE, are composed of arsenic-copper alloy and among them, three swords were beautifully inlaid with silver.
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