Curiousity Memoirs

By Jude Obuseh  Did you know that every time you check the clock or glance at your calendar, you're unwittingly paying homage to an ancient civilization that flourished over 5,000 years ago? It's true – the Sumerians, the earliest known civilization in Mesopotamia, are the ingenious minds behind the timekeeping system that still governs our lives today. As the Sumerians gazed up at the vast expanse of the heavens, they were captivated by the celestial dance of the stars and planets. In their quest to understand and harness the cyclical movements of the cosmos, they devised a revolutionary system of time measurement based on the number 60. But why 60, you might ask? Well, for the Sumerian innovators, 60 was the perfect number. It possessed a remarkable versatility, being divisible by a wide range of factors – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, and 30. This inherent divisibility made it ideal for dividing both time and angles, paving the way for the creation of the 60-...

 By Jude Obuseh Have you heard about the rich archaeological marvels discovered at the Igbo-Ukwu site in southeastern Nigeria? This historically significant site offers a fascinating glimpse into an ancient civilization that thrived during the 9th century A.D. 🏛️🔍 The Igbo-Ukwu archaeological site, initially stumbled upon in 1939 by Isiah Anozie while digging a well, later drew attention due to its exceptional findings. In subsequent years, comprehensive excavations spearheaded by Charles Thurstan Shaw unveiled three primary areas of interest: Igbo Richard, Igbo Isaiah, and Igbo Jonah. These excavations uncovered over 700 exquisite artifacts crafted from copper, bronze, and iron, alongside a staggering collection of approximately 165,000 glass, carnelian, and stone beads. 💎🏺 What makes the Igbo-Ukwu discoveries truly exceptional is their antiquity. These treasures predate renowned West African bronze production centers like Ife and Benin, establishing Igbo-Ukwu as t...

By Jude Obuseh Nestled amidst the rugged terrains of northern Laos are thousands of enigmatic stone jars, silent sentinels of a mysterious past. These ancient artifacts, cloaked in lichen and varying in size from modest vessels to towering giants, have intrigued explorers, historians, and archaeologists for generations. Carved with precision, some of these monumental jars reach an impressive height of nearly 10 feet and weigh several tons. These stone behemoths, predominantly crafted from sandstone, stand in scattered clusters across the landscape. Local legend romantically speaks of giants using these colossal jars as wine glasses, while archaeological consensus leans towards their function as funerary urns. The origin and purpose of these stone relics have long eluded conclusive explanation, shrouding them in a veil of mystery. Archeologists have postulated that these jars might have served as final resting places for the departed, holding the secrets of an ancient civili...

  By Jude Obuseh In an extraordinary excavation effort, archaeologists have recently brought to light a spectacular pyramid structure nestled amidst the expansive steppes of Central Asia. This remarkable edifice, named the Pyramid of Karazhartas, is estimated to have been constructed over 3,000 years ago and was discovered during ongoing excavations along the Taldy River in the Karaganda region of central Kazakhstan. This monumental pyramid, attributed to the Begazy-Dandibay culture of the Late Bronze Age, stands as a striking testament to the cultural and architectural prowess of ancient civilizations in the region. Built as a mausoleum, it is believed to have served as a final resting place for a distinguished member of the aristocratic class within this enigmatic culture. Read Also:  🌍 Unveiling the Lost Continent: Scientists Reveal the Enigmatic Argoland in Southeast Asia 🧭🔍 The Begazy-Dandibay culture flourished primarily through a unique blend of metallurg...