A Remarkable Discovery from a Gaza Shipwreck: Olive Pits from 1100 Years Ago
A Remarkable Discovery from a Gaza Shipwreck: Olive Pits from 1100 Years Ago The recent underwater excavations off the coast of Türkiye have unveiled an extraordinary find that has captivated scientists: olive pits from a shipwreck that sank 1100 years ago. This vessel, which set sail from the Gaza coast of Palestine, was caught in a storm … Continue reading A Remarkable Discovery from a Gaza Shipwreck: Olive Pits from 1100 Years Ago
Archaeologists Uncover Asini’s Hidden Ancient Port Beneath the Waves of Greece
Archaeologists Uncover Asini’s Hidden Ancient Port Beneath the Waves of Greece An international team of underwater archaeologists has made a groundbreaking discovery at the submerged site of Asini, near Tolo in Argolis, Greece, unearthing significant remnants of an ancient port infrastructure that promises to reshape our understanding of Mediterranean maritime history. This research is part of … Continue reading Archaeologists Uncover Asini’s Hidden Ancient Port Beneath the Waves of Greece
Burial of Ascetic Monk in Chains Reveals Surprising Identity: A Woman in Byzantine Jerusalem
Burial of Ascetic Monk in Chains Reveals Surprising Identity: A Woman in Byzantine Jerusalem A recent archaeological discovery near Jerusalem has challenged long-held beliefs about ascetic practices in the Byzantine era, revealing the remains of a woman in a burial typically associated with male ascetics, thus prompting a reevaluation of women’s roles in extreme religious … Continue reading Burial of Ascetic Monk in Chains Reveals Surprising Identity: A Woman in Byzantine Jerusalem
Woodhenge Found in Denmark: A Link Between Denmark and Britain’s Neolithic Past
Woodhenge Found in Denmark: A Link Between Denmark and Britain’s Neolithic Past In a stunning revelation, archaeologists have unearthed a remarkable structure dubbed “woodhenge” in Denmark, a discovery that not only illuminates the ancient practices of Neolithic societies but also invites us to reconsider the interconnectedness of prehistoric cultures across Europe. In a remarkable archaeological … Continue reading Woodhenge Found in Denmark: A Link Between Denmark and Britain’s Neolithic Past
9,000-Year-Old Rock Art Suggests Early Humans Interacted with Dinosaur Footprints
9,000-Year-Old Rock Art Suggests Early Humans Interacted with Dinosaur Footprints In Brazil, researchers have made an extraordinary discovery of ancient rock art dating back over 9,000 years, found alongside dinosaur footprints from the Cretaceous Period, approximately 66 million years ago. This significant find took place in Serrote do Letreiro, located in the Sousa Basin. Led … Continue reading 9,000-Year-Old Rock Art Suggests Early Humans Interacted with Dinosaur Footprints
The Colchester Vase: New Analyses Uncover Evidence of Gladiatorial Combat in Roman Britannia
The Colchester Vase: New Analyses Uncover Evidence of Gladiatorial Combat in Roman Britannia The Colchester Vase, dating back to A.D. 160–200, is not just a ceramic artifact; it is considered a unique graphic and epigraphic testimony to the existence of gladiatorial combats in the Roman city of Camulodunum, now known as Colchester, illuminating the cultural and … Continue reading The Colchester Vase: New Analyses Uncover Evidence of Gladiatorial Combat in Roman Britannia
A 13th-Century Italian Fresco Reveals the Medieval Church’s Use of Islamic Altar Tents
A 13th-Century Italian Fresco Reveals the Medieval Church’s Use of Islamic Altar Tents A recently rediscovered 13th-century fresco in Ferrara, Italy, offers significant insights into the medieval practice of utilizing Islamic tents to conceal high altars in Christian churches. This fresco, believed to be the only surviving representation of its kind, provides valuable evidence of … Continue reading A 13th-Century Italian Fresco Reveals the Medieval Church’s Use of Islamic Altar Tents
Archaeologists Discover a New Pyramid from the Caral Culture, Known as South America’s Oldest Civilization
Archaeologists Discover a New Pyramid from the Caral Culture, Known as South America’s Oldest Civilization The team from the Caral Archaeological Zone has discovered a new pyramidal structure in the “Sector F” of the Chupacigarro archaeological site, located one kilometer west of the Sacred City of Caral-Supe, a World Heritage site, in the Supe Valley, Barranca … Continue reading Archaeologists Discover a New Pyramid from the Caral Culture, Known as South America’s Oldest Civilization
World’s Oldest Arrow Poison Discovered in South Africa, Dating Back 7,000 Years
World’s Oldest Arrow Poison Discovered in South Africa, Dating Back 7,000 Years In a groundbreaking discovery, archaeologists excavating Kruger Cave in South Africa have identified what may be the oldest confirmed multi-component arrow poison in the world, dating back 7,000 years. The femur bone of an unspecified antelope, found during a 1983 excavation, contained three … Continue reading World’s Oldest Arrow Poison Discovered in South Africa, Dating Back 7,000 Years
Sensational Discovery: Miniature Gold Box Lock from Roman Era Found
Sensational Discovery: Miniature Gold Box Lock from Roman Era Found The detectorist Constantin Fried has unearthed a miniature gold box lock dating back to the Roman era in Petershagen, located on the border between Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia. According to the Landscape Association of Westphalia-Lippe (LWL), the lock is estimated to be from the 3rd to 4th century … Continue reading Sensational Discovery: Miniature Gold Box Lock from Roman Era Found