The sensational second discovery in Croatia: Greek-Illyrian Helmet 2500 years old
The sensational second discovery in Croatia: Greek-Illyrian Helmet 2500 years old Archaeologists found a 2500-year-old Greek-Ilyrian helmet during excavations in the Gomila area in the town of Zakotorac on Croatia’s Pelješac peninsula. The same team that found the Greek-Ilyrian helmet in 2020, in the same place, has found the next helmet, which according to the … Continue reading The sensational second discovery in Croatia: Greek-Illyrian Helmet 2500 years old
Medieval Lincoln imp found in hidden trapdoor above toilet
Medieval Lincoln imp found in hidden trapdoor above toilet Tracy and Rory Vorster living in Lincoln, England, have discovered a trapdoor in their bathroom with a grotesque face bearing a striking resemblance to the local icon, the Lincoln Imp. An imp is a legendary creature from European mythology that resembles a fairy or a demon … Continue reading Medieval Lincoln imp found in hidden trapdoor above toilet
Ancient tomb discovered under parking lot greenery in Japan
Ancient tomb discovered under parking lot greenery in Japan Shrubbery intended to illuminate a corner of a nondescript parking lot in Japan’s Nara prefecture turned out to be hiding the tomb of an elite figure from ancient times. Archaeologists uncovered numerous artifacts after removing centuries of soil from the stone burial chamber, including two iron … Continue reading Ancient tomb discovered under parking lot greenery in Japan
A collection of 430 burial objects found in the tomb of a 3000-year-old Noblewoman in China
A collection of 430 burial objects found in the tomb of a 3000-year-old Noblewoman in China A tomb belonging to a noblewoman dating back about 3,000 years has been unearthed in North China’s Shanxi Province. The tomb, designated as M1033, was discovered in the Dahekou cemetery, Yicheng County. Over 600 burials and 20 chariot-and-horse pits … Continue reading A collection of 430 burial objects found in the tomb of a 3000-year-old Noblewoman in China
300 Year Old Exceptional Prosthesis made of Gold and Copper and wool Discovered in Poland
300 Year Old “Exceptional” Prosthesis made of Gold and Copper and wool Discovered in Poland Something novel has been discovered by Polish archaeologists working on the excavation of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in Krakow; it is thought to be the first discovery of its kind in the nation. A first-of-its-kind medical prosthesis: … Continue reading 300 Year Old “Exceptional” Prosthesis made of Gold and Copper and wool Discovered in Poland
490-Million-Year-Old Trilobites Could Solve Ancient Geography Puzzle
490-Million-Year-Old Trilobites Could Solve Ancient Geography Puzzle The humble trilobites may be extinct, but even as fossils, they can teach us much about our planet’s history. Indeed, ancient arthropods from nearly half a billion years ago, including ten newly discovered species, may be key to understanding Thailand’s place on the former supercontinent Gondwana. Trilobites are … Continue reading 490-Million-Year-Old Trilobites Could Solve Ancient Geography Puzzle
A rare 6,000-year-old elephant ivory vessel was unearthed near Beersheba
A rare 6,000-year-old elephant ivory vessel was unearthed near Beersheba A recent excavation near Beersheba in southern Israel uncovered an ivory vessel crafted of elephant tusks dating to the Chalcolithic period (around 4,000 BC). The find is the first Chalcolithic ivory vessel discovered in Israel. Although the ship was originally disassembled, careful restoration work at … Continue reading A rare 6,000-year-old elephant ivory vessel was unearthed near Beersheba
600 Years Old Sword and Equipment Found in Olsztyn
600 Years Old Sword and Equipment Found in Olsztyn Aleksander Miedwiediew, a history buff, and detectorist discovered a bare sword, a sheath, and a knight’s belt with two knives attached, all of which most likely date from the Battle of Grunwald. The objects were sent to regional authorities by the finder, who then passed them … Continue reading 600 Years Old Sword and Equipment Found in Olsztyn
Name of Iranian city identified on 1800-year-old Sassanid clay seal
Name of Iranian city identified on 1800-year-old Sassanid clay seal In a stunning archaeological find, the name “Shiraz” was identified on a clay sealing from the Sassanid era written in Pahlavi script. The Sassanid Empire‘s (224-651CE) territory encompassed all of what is now Iran, Iraq, Armenia, Afghanistan, eastern parts of Turkey, and parts of Syria, Pakistan, Caucasia, … Continue reading Name of Iranian city identified on 1800-year-old Sassanid clay seal
A 4000-Year-Old Seal Found in the prehistoric coastal site of Kalba on the Gulf of Oman
A 4000-Year-Old Seal Found in the prehistoric coastal site of Kalba on the Gulf of Oman Archaeologists discovered a Gulf-type seal made of soft stone dating to the end of the third millennium BC at Kalba, a prehistoric coastal site in the Gulf of Oman. Since 2019, excavations have been carried out on the south-eastern Arabian … Continue reading A 4000-Year-Old Seal Found in the prehistoric coastal site of Kalba on the Gulf of Oman