Exploring the archaeology, myths, locations, and art of Tomb Raider.
Those of you who have been following the latest story arc of Dark Horse’s Tomb Raider comic series will no doubt be familiar with the Wei Mirror – an ancient artefact dubbed the “Prison of Souls” – that Lara Croft is searching for in her bid to save her friend Sam’s …
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The search for the shaman queen Himiko and her kingdom Yamatai has long been one of the holy grails of Japanese archaeology but it seems that archaeologists are another step closer to pinpointing the exact location of her long-lost kingdom. Archaeologists working at the Makimuku archaeological site in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, one …
The Hunt for Himiko Continues: Has Himiko’s Palace Been Found? Continue Reading In Tomb Raider 2013, Lara and the rest of the Endurance crew set out to look for the lost kingdom of Yamatai and its mysterious queen, Himiko. In reality, Japanese archaeologists have known the possible location of Himiko’s tomb for a few years now. A group of researchers were allowed …
The Hunt for Himiko: Will Archaeologists Ever Excavate the Hashihaka Tomb? Continue Reading Queen Himiko (卑弥呼) and her kingdom, Yamatai (or Yamatai-koku) (邪馬台国), play a central role in the popular video game Tomb Raider 2013. But did you know that in February 2013, a group of researchers were granted access to a burial mound in Sakurai (桜井), Nara Prefecture, Japan, which may be …
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