34 Ancient Civilization Discoveries
From Ancient Cityscapes to Ancient Rome Editorials:
Meghan Young — Nov 4, 2009 — Fashion
It’s impossible to forget our past. It seeps into our present-day activities and future possibilities. As a species, we continue to not only unlock secrets from our past, we draw inspiration from it as well. Take these ancient civilization discoveries, for instance; they encompass everything from fashion to architecture to accessories.

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Goddess Bridal Couture
Modern Wedding Dresses With an Ancient Deity Touch

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Ancient Greek Sandal Skateboard
Tougher than Leather

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Modern Day Goddess Fashion
Runway Styles Influenced by Ancient Egypt
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Egyptian Accessories
Anna Sui Spring 2009 Channels Ancient Boho Chic
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Modern Ziggurat Architecture
Tiago Viegas' Crea Building Challenge Channels Ancient Cultures
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Fashion Inspired by Ancient China
Tibi Spring 2009
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Ancient Cityscapes
Russian Designers Ujean and Glazyrin Create Sweeping Masterpieces
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Eco Earthy Architecture
Kendle Company Uses Ancient Building Techniques for Modern Marvels
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Ancient Rome Theme Parks
Disneyland of Italy
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Ancient Rome Editorials
'Romulus and Remus' Modernizes the Iconic Historical Figures
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Ancient Eco Architecture
10 Sustainable Buildings That Still Stand
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Ancient Typographic Rebirth
‘Angels & Demons' Ambigram Reignites Love for Mirror Words
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Ancient Grecian Shorts
Anne Valerie Hash Paris S/S 2009
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Touch Screen Phones Inpired by Ancient Scripts
The Scroll
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Ancient War Tourism
Atlantis Travel Agency Ads
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Reclaiming Ancient Cities
Bulgarian Government is Saving Seuthopolis
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Ancient Civilization Accessories
Lama Hourani Jewelry Collection Channels the Culture of Jordan
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King Tut's Face Revealed For First Time
Modern Preservation for Ancient Mummification
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Adding Vibrance to History
Rome HDR Photos Shed New Light on Ancient Architecture
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Ancient Prank Texts?
The Voynich Manuscript Could Be The Hoax of the Century
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Ancient Wrist Watches
The '12 Gan-Ji' Watch is Based on Ancient Chinese Concepts
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Ancient Culture Meets Electronic Music
Amerindians In Bogota
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Miracle Fruit
Ancient Berries Could Battle Obesity, Diabetes
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Ancient Princess Accessories
Replica Egyptian Fine Art Jewelery Lets You Feel Like Cleopatra
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Asian Fashion Furniture
The Kimono Chair Makes Use of Ancient Fabrics
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Ancient Game Amalgamations
Mario and Monster Hunter Collide in a Traditional Japanese Painting
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Ancient Egyptian Facial Reconstructions
3D Image Technology Shows Cleopatra Was Beautiful
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Ancient Ritual Art
Chinese Taoism Extends Beyond All Relevant Thought
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Viral Ancient Statues
Fans Say 3,000 Year Old Egyptian Bust Looks Like Michael Jackson
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Refound City Exploration
Once-Buried Ancient Urban Civilizations Worth a Visit
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Digitally Recreating Ancient Cultures
Google's Virtual Rome
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Ancient Column Closet
Carsicum Art Gallery Furniture
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Ancient Luxury Bed
$66,000 Fossil Wood Frame
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Chic Nasal Cleansing
Ancient Neti Pots Canisters Get Fashionable
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AI-Powered Historical Chat Apps
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Historic Beachside Mediterranean Resorts
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Global Digital Marketplaces
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Historic Fortress Open-Air Museums
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Museum-Inspired Tech Accessories
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Regionally Inspired Tile Lines
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Sustainable Futures Exhibitions
SCI-Arc is Presenting 'Views of Planet City' in September
Exploratory Architectural Projects
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Captivating Terrazzo Capsule Collections
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Palaeolithic Art-Inspired Collections
Taras Yoom Unveils a New Capsule Dubbed Echoes of Time
Prehistoric Sandstone Lighting Capsules
Leo Lei Joins HB-AS On the Berea Collection of Lights
Sleek Culture Business Centers
Heatherwick Studio Forms the Xi'an Centre Culture Business District
Greek Architecture Vacuum Cleaners
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Community-Centric Brooklyn Bookstores
Archestratus Hosts Events Focused on Food and Friendship
History-Centric Recipe Cookbooks
The Tasting History Cookbook Features Global Recipes
Ancient-Tinged Juxtaposing Furniture
Alvaro Uribe Designs the Dynamic Coliseum Chair
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