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Pantelleria – Stepped Architecture in the Heart of the Mediterranean
As early as 1999, a research journey brought me to the fascinating volcanic island of Pantelleria, located between Sicily and Tunisia — a cultural crossroads in the very heart of the Mediterranean. What struck me most were the so-called “Sesi”: stepped ...
Morocco – Science, History, and New Horizons
My trip to Morocco was extraordinary in every respect. The kickoff at Mohammed V University in Rabat, with a joint symposium and intensive discussions, marked an important milestone for our transdisciplinary research project. The ...
Lixus – A Journey Through 3,000 Years of History
A visit to the archaeological site of Lixus is one of those moments where landscape and history intertwine. Today, the site sits on a hill overlooking the Loukos Valley near Larache – but in antiquity,...
Transdisciplinary research meets Rabat – A successful start at Mohamed V University
Yesterday I had the opportunity to present our ABORA research at Mohammed V University in Rabat. The presentation generated very strong academic interest — in particular, our transdisciplinary results from archaeology, astronomy, rock art studies ...
Redating the Great Pyramid of Giza to 40,000 BC?
A new publication by Alberto Donini (University of Bologna) is currently attracting attention in the debate about the age of the Pyramid of Cheops. In it, Donini presents an innovative method known as the Relative Erosion Method (REM). It is based on...
The new website for the ABORA project
Last Thursday, January 22, 2026, we unveiled the new internet portal www.abora.eu to the public for the first time in collaboration with CM System GmbH Gotha and the ABORA team. It has been live ever since. On that day, the CMS team presented...
Farewell to Erich von Däniken
Farewell to Erich von Däniken With the death of Erich von Däniken (EvD), I have lost not only a companion, but also a friend with whom I shared a personal and intellectual bond for more than 35 years. For me, EvD was – alongside Thor Heyerdahl and...
October 21, 2024, Cartography Congress was a real highlight
The ability to communicate an idea is just as important as the idea itself. That's why science isn't about money, but passion. For this reason, Nuoviso and ABORA have been working together for many years to present the latest...
December 5, 2024, Determining the age of the pyramids of Tenerife
Help us unravel the mysteries of the step pyramids on the Canary Islands! Using the innovative method of thermoluminescence, we want to determine the true age of these fascinating monuments and thus bring a piece of forgotten history to light...