148 Ancient Tombs Spanning 2,100 Years Unearthed in the Construction Area of the Zoo
148 Ancient Tombs Spanning 2,100 Years Unearthed in the Construction Area of the Zoo An ancient burial site with 148 tombs, spanning over 2,100 years, has been discovered on the construction site of the Guangzhou Zoo in South China’s Guangdong Province. The tombs date from the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220) to the early years following the … Continue reading 148 Ancient Tombs Spanning 2,100 Years Unearthed in the Construction Area of the Zoo
8,000-year-old Female Figurine Discovered in Ulucak Höyük in Western Türkiye
8,000-year-old Female Figurine Discovered in Ulucak Höyük in Western Türkiye One of the most prominent and oldest Neolithic sites found in what is now Turkey has yielded yet another interesting find – a clay statuette of a female figurine has been unearthed in Ulucak Höyük (Ulucak Mound), dated to 8.000 years ago. The discovery was … Continue reading 8,000-year-old Female Figurine Discovered in Ulucak Höyük in Western Türkiye
The Largest Medieval Coins Treasure found in Recent Decades discovered in Germany
The Largest Medieval Coins Treasure found in Recent Decades discovered in Germany Archaeologists have unearthed one of the largest medieval coin hoards, consisting of approximately 1,600 coins, in recent years in the village of Glottertal in the Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald region of Germany. This remarkable discovery provides a unique window into the economic activities of Europe in … Continue reading The Largest Medieval Coins Treasure found in Recent Decades discovered in Germany
2,600-year-old Terracotta Pipeline found in India
2,600-year-old Terracotta Pipeline found in India During the 10th phase of archaeological excavations at the Keeladi archaeological site in Tamil Nadu, India, archaeologists uncovered a terracotta pipeline that shows the existence of an ancient water management practice practiced by humans 2,600 years ago. Ancient city Keeladi in southern India serves as a reminder that our ancestors had … Continue reading 2,600-year-old Terracotta Pipeline found in India
Floor Mosaic of the Early Byzantine Period Unearthed in St Constantine and Helena Monastery Church in Ordu
Floor Mosaic of the Early Byzantine Period Unearthed in St Constantine and Helena Monastery Church in Ordu Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism reported that an in-situ floor mosaic was found at the St Constantine and Helena Monastery Church in Ordu. During the excavations in the region known for its ancient Roman tombs … Continue reading Floor Mosaic of the Early Byzantine Period Unearthed in St Constantine and Helena Monastery Church in Ordu
16th-Century Compass Possibly Belonging to Nicolaus Copernicus Unearthed in Poland’s Frombork
16th-Century Compass Possibly Belonging to Nicolaus Copernicus Unearthed in Poland’s Frombork Researchers have discovered a 16th-century compass that is thought to have been used by astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus in the canonical gardens of Frombork, northern Poland, during a recent archaeological dig. Copernicus is famously known for his heliocentric theory, which posited that the Sun is the … Continue reading 16th-Century Compass Possibly Belonging to Nicolaus Copernicus Unearthed in Poland’s Frombork
A 1,000-year-old burial chariot dating back to the Liao Dynasty, founded by the nomadic Khitan discovered in Inner Mongolia
A 1,000-year-old burial chariot dating back to the Liao Dynasty, founded by the nomadic Khitan discovered in Inner Mongolia Archaeologists from the Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region have discovered a hearse from the Liao Dynasty (916-1125) founded by the nomadic Khitan in Kailu County, Tongliao City, Inner Mongolia. … Continue reading A 1,000-year-old burial chariot dating back to the Liao Dynasty, founded by the nomadic Khitan discovered in Inner Mongolia
3,000-year-old Bronze Age Hoard Discovered During House Building Project in Scotland
3,000-year-old Bronze Age Hoard Discovered During House Building Project in Scotland Recent laboratory investigations of the Rosemarkie find, unearthed during the Black Isle housing development at Greenside in Rosemarkie, Highland Scotland, have revealed rare organic plant remains intertwined with nine bronze bracelets and necklaces buried around 1000 BC. This remarkable find provides invaluable insights into … Continue reading 3,000-year-old Bronze Age Hoard Discovered During House Building Project in Scotland
Archaeologists discovered 7,000-years-old Neolithic Settlement in the Czech Republic
Archaeologists discovered 7,000-years-old Neolithic Settlement in the Czech Republic Archaeologists have discovered a Neolithic settlement of about 7,000 years old near Kutná Hora, east of Prague in the Czech Republic. It is unique in that no other settlements were built on its site in the following millennia, and it has been exceptionally well-preserved, including the … Continue reading Archaeologists discovered 7,000-years-old Neolithic Settlement in the Czech Republic
A Newly Found 12,000-year-old Burial in Türkiye May Belong to a Female ‘Shaman’
A Newly Found 12,000-year-old Burial in Türkiye May Belong to a Female ‘Shaman’ A recently published study suggests that a woman buried in the upper reaches of the Tigris River in south-eastern Türkiye around 12,000 years ago may have been a shaman believed to have had a spiritual connection with wild animals. According to researchers, … Continue reading A Newly Found 12,000-year-old Burial in Türkiye May Belong to a Female ‘Shaman’