Fossil of an early hominid child who died almost 250,000 years ago found in South Africa
Fossil of early hominid child who died almost 250,000 years ago found in South Africa The fossil remains of an early hominid child who died almost 250,000 years ago have been discovered in a cave in South Africa by a team of international and South African researchers. The team announced the discovery of a partial skull and … Continue reading Fossil of an early hominid child who died almost 250,000 years ago found in South Africa
2,000-Year-Old Amethyst Seal Found in Israel
2,000-Year-Old Amethyst Seal Found in Israel An amethyst gemstone seal from the Second Temple period has a unique engraving: a bird and a branch with five fruits, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA). The 2,000-year-old seal was discovered in the bedrock foundations of the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Israel. The tiny artefact has a … Continue reading 2,000-Year-Old Amethyst Seal Found in Israel
2,000-Year-Old Battle Site Uncovered in Switzerland
2,000-Year-Old Battle Site Uncovered in Switzerland The finds – including a dagger, well-preserved slingshot stones, coins, nails and part of a shield – are assumed to have been left on the battlefield after a clash between Romans and a local tribe at around 15BC. Lucas Schmid, who volunteers for the local archaeological association, uncovered the … Continue reading 2,000-Year-Old Battle Site Uncovered in Switzerland
A mummy discovered in a vast burial ground of Egypt’s pharaohs could change how ancient history is understood
A mummy discovered in a vast burial ground of Egypt’s pharaohs could change how ancient history is understood A new analysis of an ancient Egyptian mummy suggests that advanced mummification techniques were used 1,000 years earlier than previously believed, rewriting the understood history of ancient Egyptian funerary practices. The discovery centres around a mummy, known … Continue reading A mummy discovered in a vast burial ground of Egypt’s pharaohs could change how ancient history is understood
New Horrifying Secrets of Peru’s Ancient Civilizations Unearthed in The Andes
New Horrifying Secrets of Peru’s Ancient Civilizations Unearthed in The Andes The foothills of the Andes mountains are revealing their bloody secrets: the ancient skeletons of sacrificed children. Archaeologists have unearthed 29 human bodies entombed approximately 1,000 years ago at Huaca Santa Rosa de Pucalá, an archaeological site in the Lambayeque region of northwestern Peru. … Continue reading New Horrifying Secrets of Peru’s Ancient Civilizations Unearthed in The Andes
Bronze Age Swords Unearthed in Greece
Bronze Age swords and sets of bounties Unearthed in Greece The first period of this year’s excavation in the Trapeza plateau, eight kilometres southwest of Aegio, was completed, bringing to light, among other things, valuable sets of gifts and bronze swords. The place is identified with Rypes, a city that flourished in early historical times … Continue reading Bronze Age Swords Unearthed in Greece
Statuary heads of Greek gods unearthed in an ancient city in Turkey
Statuary heads of Greek gods unearthed in ancient city in Turkey In excavations carried out in the ancient city of Aizanoi in western Kütahya province, the heads of statues of Aphrodite, the mythological goddess of love and beauty, and Dionysus, the god of wine, were unearthed. The excavations in the ancient city, which was included … Continue reading Statuary heads of Greek gods unearthed in an ancient city in Turkey
New Discoveries Found Under Demolished Historic Palace In Egypt – Al-Monitor
New Discoveries Found Under Demolished Historic Palace In Egypt – Al-Monitor An Egyptian archaeological mission working on the site of the Tawfiq Pasha Andraos Palace – which was recently demolished – unveiled a number of amphoras and lamps dating from the Byzantine era. Mustafa Waziri, secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, said on October … Continue reading New Discoveries Found Under Demolished Historic Palace In Egypt – Al-Monitor
193-million-year-old nesting ground with more than 100 dinosaur eggs offers evidence that they lived in herds
193-million-year-old nesting ground with more than 100 dinosaur eggs offers evidence that they lived in herds A 193-million-year-old nesting ground containing more than 100 dinosaurs eggs is upending paleontologists’ understanding of an early dinosaur species. Research published Thursday describes a collection of eggs and juvenile and adult skeletons from a dinosaur called Mussaurus patagonicus, which were … Continue reading 193-million-year-old nesting ground with more than 100 dinosaur eggs offers evidence that they lived in herds
Holding cell for gladiators and wild animals uncovered in excavation of Richborough Roman amphitheatre
Holding cell for gladiators and wild animals uncovered in excavation of Richborough Roman amphitheatre Archaeologists say that the amphitheatre in Richborough, Kent, could hold up to 5,000 spectators who cheered on charging gladiators and roaring wild animals in epic fights. Today, the Roman-era amphitheatre in Richborough, Kent, blends into the landscape. But it was once … Continue reading Holding cell for gladiators and wild animals uncovered in excavation of Richborough Roman amphitheatre