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Safaitic inscriptions on basalt rocks. 1st century BCE to 4th century CE. Jordan Desert or Al Harr’a.

The structure known as Building 25 was possibly part of the administrative complex of the city of Tulum. The city thrived as a trading center between the 11th-16th centuries CE.

The Temple of the Winds, Tulum, Mexico, c. 1200 CE. Built to honor the Maya wind god and guide sailors to the city.

Temple of the Frescoes (foreground) with El Castillo ("the citadel") in the background. Tulum, Mexico, c. 1200 CE.

Facade of the lower storey of The Temple of the Frescoes, Tulum, Mexico, c. 1200 CE.

Temple of the Pillars at Chichen Itza c. 750-1200 CE.

Great Ball Court at Chichen Itza with goal high on wall and king's throne at the far end, c. 750-1200 CE.

The Temple of the Frescoes dates to around the 11th century CE while the paintings on the walls inside date to 11th-12th centuries CE. A second storey was added later. Two red hand prints can be seen on this second level thought by some scholars...

Laboratory Report by Gemmological Certification Services, London (Number 78157-71, 23 May 2018). It confirms that the Correya Dog is made from tremolite-nephrite jade.

Headshot of dog amulet possibly from the period of the Liangzhu Culture in China (c. 3400-2250 BCE). This dog amulet measures 63.1 x 19.9 x 20.8 mm (2.4 x 0.78 x 0.81 inches). Jade dog amulets were often made and worn for protection, and...