50 ‘Ancient Marvels’ That Make Modern Technology Look Like Child’s Play

As easy as it might seem to dismiss the past as, somehow, a different place, it can be edifying to actually see things from before one was born. History is chock-full of cool things that everyone should try to see at some point. Travel is expensive and time-consuming, but, fortunately, through the magic of the internet, anyone can see these things now. The “Ancient Marvels” Facebook page is dedicated to interesting posts displaying human and natural artifacts from across history. So get comfortable as you scroll through, marvel, and maybe even chuckle at how some of these ancient wonders make modern technology look like child’s play.

Crossness Pumping Station; A Victorian Gem In London, England

Hidden beneath London’s streets to deal with sewage, this masterpiece of engineering, architecture, and design was built in 1865. Whoever had the idea to drench it in color was a genius!

Pimburattewa Tank In Sri Lanka

A marvel of ancient engineering, constructed by King Parakramabahu I in the 12th century. Weir(y) cool!

A Stunning Sculpture From The 18th Century By Francesco Queirolo

Truly a marvel of marble artistry. This exquisitely detailed net was painstakingly carved from a single block of marble. Queirolo took on this ambitious project alone, consuming seven years of his life to create this masterpiece.

The Dying Lion Of Lucerne

One of the world’s most famous monuments, carved out of natural rock in memory of the heroic deaths of the Swiss mercenaries at the Tuileries in 1792.

The Largest Roman Mosaic In The World

Found not in a museum but in a hotel in Antakya, Turkey. Discovered in 2011, this immense 836 m2 mosaic is perfectly preserved.

Shah-E-Cheragh Sanctuary, Shiraz, Iran

I’d love a bathroom like this!

The Double Statue Of Mephistophele And Margarita

This statue, carved from a single piece of sycamore by an unknown French sculptor in the 19th century, can now be found in the Salar Jang Museum in Hyderabad, India.

The Prague Astronomical Clock

Dating back to 1410, this clock in Prague’s Old Town Square reveals the date, zodiac signs, and important astronomical information, showcasing advanced medieval engineering.