In the long history of mankind, many civilizations have blossomed, leaving behind countless breathtaking cultural relics. These artifacts are unique, creative, and incredible. Next, we present you with a selection of 28 artifacts, each of which will amaze you and subvert your imagination...
1. The remains of St. Pancratius's armour, resting quietly in the Church of St. Nicholas, Switzerland, from the 16th century, are a perfect combination of history and faith.
2. The colossal statue of Pharaoh Ramses II of ancient Egypt is solemn and magnificent. He was the pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty of ancient Egypt, ruled for 67 years, and had more than 100 children with many concubines, witnessing the prosperity and splendor of ancient Egypt.
3. The ancient Egyptian cat statue from about 305-30 B.C. actually hides a cat mummy inside. During the ancient Egyptian period, cats were revered as sacred animals and even incarnated by the creator god La Harakti, showing the deep affection that the ancient Egyptians had for cats.
4. A box of seven blue scrolls containing the Lotus Sutra written in silver ink, a precious artifact from the Goryeo Dynasty of Korea that traces a long history dating from 918–1392 AD.
5. Mount Sylbury, the largest man-made mound in Europe, comparable in height and volume to the Egyptian pyramids of its time. However, despite its apparent importance, the purpose and significance of its construction remains a mystery to this day.
6. Statue of an Aztec warrior, vivid and realistic, reproducing the bravery and majesty of the Aztec warrior.
7. Copper coins are shaped like spades, which is unique and interesting. It dates from the Warring States period in China, 475–221 BC, and is a microcosm of ancient Chinese monetary culture.
8. The 2,175-year-old statue of the Dancing Muse, recently unearthed in the ancient city of Stratonicia, is a testimony to the artistic presence of Felicos in the ancient city during the Hellenistic period and is of great artistic value.
9. The 10-foot-tall stone markers at the top of the Nine Standard Rig in Cumbria, England, some date back to 1200 A.D. or even earlier. These stone markers stand here, as if they are the watchmen of history.
10. Bird statue vase, unique artistic shape makes it quite collectible. It comes from Nicoa, Costa Rica, and is now in the Central Bank Gold Museum, made around 500 AD.
11. Silver Hanukkah lamps in the neo-Rococo style with rampant lions of Judah and staggered Star of David. Produced circa 1997 by Pietro Borrani of Turin, Italy, it is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
12. Lion-shaped copper incense burner, exquisite craftsmanship and unique shape make it an artistic treasure of the Seljuk period in Iran (1181 AD).
13. China's well-preserved tomb murals date back to the second year of Emperor Hui of the Han Dynasty (193 BC), which is more than 2,000 years old. Among them, lacquer bowls, cinnabar plates and other items fully demonstrate the charm of ancient Chinese culture.
14. The synagogue's brass Hanukkah lamp, a 17th-century product from Poland, flickered as if to tell the vicissitudes of history.
15. This silver coin was roughly equivalent to a week's salary for a Roman soldier or skilled worker in the 2nd century A.D. and weighed about 3.5 grams. It bears traces of the economic and social life of ancient Rome.
16. The robes are adorned with dragons and jewels, which are full of magnificence and nobility. It comes from the Qing Dynasty period in China (1736-1795) and is a model of Qing court culture.
17. Seo Shan Du Pagoda, located in Bagan, Myanmar, this ancient pagoda was built in 1057 A.D. and has survived thousands of years of vicissitudes, witnessing the rise and fall of history.
18. Ancient Roman artifacts with the triumphal sarcophagus of Dionysus, a work from 190 AD, imbued with the mystique and artistic charm of the ancient Roman period.
19. The silver Torah crown (keter), made by Andrea Zambelli of Italy between 1740 and 1750. This crown is a symbol of power and glory and demonstrates a high level of craftsmanship.
20. The brush, carved from bamboo roots, is a unique work of art from the Qing Dynasty period in China (17th-18th centuries) and has a high collector's and aesthetic value.
21. The Shrine of Al-Khazneh, also known as the Treasury is located in Petra. Legend has it that its second urn is filled with the treasures of the Egyptian pharaohs, mysterious and fascinating.
22. Mughal Gemstone Falcon India Made in C. Around 1640, it was made in gold and enamel and Indian rubies, emeralds, diamonds, sapphires and onyx, demonstrating the level of gem-setting in the Mughal Empire.
23. Jewel statue of the Peruvian Wari culture, the Wari Empire, which existed from 650 to 1000 AD, is one of the precious legacies of the ancient civilization of South America.
24. The Festos Disc was discovered in Crete and dates back to around 2000 BC, but the origin, meaning and purpose of the disc remain a mystery.
25. The jade burial mask of the Mayan king Pacar the Great, made around 700 AD, is one of the outstanding representatives of the Mayan civilization and is full of mystique and historical and cultural value.
26. The Ottoman cannons, which played an important role in the Ottoman siege of Constantinople in 1453 AD, were a symbol of military power and a witness to history.
27. A complete bottle of ancient Roman wine from 325 A.D. is more than 1,600 years old, and it is amazing how well this bottle of wine has been preserved so well, I wonder what it tastes like.
28. The "Baghdad Battery" found in Iraq is a clay pot-shaped device that contains a copper pipe, an iron rod and some asphalt debris, and archaeologists have found that it can be turned into a battery that produces a weak current by adding some acid to it, an amazing invention more than 2,000 years ago!