Near Lake Titicaca in Western Bolivia, the Pre-Columbian adobe city of Tiwanaku built circa 500 AD still stands, though today the ancient city looks much more like an art installation than the bustling empire it once was.
The cradle of one of the world's oldest civilizations, Ancient Egypt, holds within its sands and artifacts a treasure trove of astonishing facts that continue to bewilder and captivate enthusiasts, historians, and explorers alike. From groundbreaking innovations to mystical beliefs, here are some incredible and mind-boggling facts about Ancient Egypt that seem almost surreal.