Mystery as a fully-sealed bottle of liquid discovered between skeleton’s legs
Mystery as fully-sealed bottle of liquid discovered between skeleton’s legs Experts at Hull’s largest-ever archaeological excavation believe they’ve made significant progress in unraveling the mystery of a bottle discovered between a skeleton’s legs. The unique blue-colored glass bottle marked ‘Hull Infirmary’ appears to have been placed in a grave at the former Trinity burial cemetery … Continue reading Mystery as a fully-sealed bottle of liquid discovered between skeleton’s legs
The mummified ‘giant finger’ of Egypt: Did giants once really roam on Earth?
The mummified ‘giant finger’ of Egypt: Did giants once really roam on Earth? A 15-inch long human finger has been found in Egypt and pictures of it are being released for the very first time. BILD.de broke this story, and it is spreading like fire all over the Internet. According to BILD.de, the pictures of this … Continue reading The mummified ‘giant finger’ of Egypt: Did giants once really roam on Earth?
Giant Human Skeleton unearthed in Varna, Bulgaria
Giant Human Skeleton unearthed in Varna, Bulgaria Bulgarian archaeologists discovered giant skeleton remains located at the Black Sea Bay city known as Varna. In the first reports, they suggested that a man lived in the 4th to the 5th centuries and were quite impressed by the size of the bone found in the area. Due … Continue reading Giant Human Skeleton unearthed in Varna, Bulgaria
5,000-Year-Old Rock Art Depicting Celestial Bodies Revealed in Siberia
5,000-Year-Old Rock Art Depicting “Celestial Bodies” Revealed in Siberia Rock art images painted some 5,000 years ago during the Bronze Age were made with a sophisticated scientific understanding which has stunned experts. Images, discovered near Karakol village in the Altai Republic in Russia, show alien figures with round horns and feathers on their heads. The depictions in … Continue reading 5,000-Year-Old Rock Art Depicting “Celestial Bodies” Revealed in Siberia
Magnificent 2,000-year-old ‘city hall’ unearthed near Western Wall in Jerusalem
Magnificent 2,000-year-old ‘city hall’ unearthed near Western Wall in Jerusalem During ongoing excavations beneath Jerusalem’s Old City, researchers discovered what may have been a 2,000-year-old city council structure – just a few hundred meters from its modern counterpart. The grand structure is a new feature on the revamped Western Wall Tunnels Tour, which allows tourists … Continue reading Magnificent 2,000-year-old ‘city hall’ unearthed near Western Wall in Jerusalem
Cryptic 2,700-year-old pig skeleton found in Jerusalem’s City of David
Cryptic 2,700-year-old pig skeleton found in Jerusalem’s City of David Israeli archaeologists have unearthed the complete skeleton of a piglet in a place and time where you wouldn’t expect to find pork remains: a Jerusalem home dating to the First Temple period. The 2,700-year-old porcine remains were found crushed by large pottery vessels and a … Continue reading Cryptic 2,700-year-old pig skeleton found in Jerusalem’s City of David
English cave may have ties to king-turned-saint and Viking invasion, archaeologists say
English cave may have ties to king-turned-saint and Viking invasion, archaeologists say Archaeologists in England have identified a near-complete Anglo-Saxon cave house, which, they say, may once have been the home of a king who became a saint. Thought to date from the early 9th century, the dwelling in the central English county of Derbyshire … Continue reading English cave may have ties to king-turned-saint and Viking invasion, archaeologists say
Viking-Era Coins Discovered on the Isle of Man
Viking-Era Coins Discovered on the Isle of Man A metal detectorist who made another astonishing find last year uncovered a Viking era “piggybank” of silver coins on the Isle of Man. Former police officer Kath Giles discovered the 1,000-year-old fragments in a field in the north of the island. Details of the 87 coins, which … Continue reading Viking-Era Coins Discovered on the Isle of Man
1,600-Year-Old Sheep Mummy from Iran Analyzed
1,600-Year-Old Sheep Mummy from Iran Analyzed A team of geneticists and archaeologists from Ireland, France, Iran, Germany, and Austria has sequenced the DNA from a 1,600-year-old sheep mummy from an ancient Iranian salt mine, Chehrabad. This remarkable specimen has revealed sheep husbandry practices of the ancient Near East and underlined how natural mummification can affect … Continue reading 1,600-Year-Old Sheep Mummy from Iran Analyzed
Ancient wall painting in the Nubian pyramids depicting a Giant carrying two elephants
Ancient wall painting in the Nubian pyramids depicting a Giant carrying two elephants If you drive north from Khartoum along a narrow desert road toward the ancient city of Meros, a breathtaking view emerges beyond the mirage: dozens of steep pyramids piercing the horizon. No matter how many times you visit, there is an amazing sense … Continue reading Ancient wall painting in the Nubian pyramids depicting a Giant carrying two elephants