Archaeology breakthrough: Researchers unearthed ancient homes at German ‘Stonehenge’
Archaeology breakthrough: Researchers unearthed ancient homes at German ‘Stonehenge’ The Bronze Age site lies 85 miles away from Germany’s capital in the village of Pömmelte, and since its restoration in 2016 has become a key tourist attraction. It is known for its wooden ringed structure, which researchers believe has ties to Wiltshire’s iconic Stonehenge site, … Continue reading Archaeology breakthrough: Researchers unearthed ancient homes at German ‘Stonehenge’
Traces of Thracian Tower Found in Bulgaria
Traces of Thracian Tower Found in Bulgaria Archaeologists have uncovered the foundations of a wall enclosing an area of 1000 square metres off Cape Chiroza on Bulgaria’s southern Black Sea coast, as well as the foundations of a large massive two-part tower located in the highest and protruding part of the cape in the sea. … Continue reading Traces of Thracian Tower Found in Bulgaria
4,000-Year-Old Settlement Unearthed in Eastern India
4,000-Year-Old Settlement Unearthed in Eastern India In the Balasore district, the Odisha Institute of Maritime and South-East Asian Studies (OIMSEAS), an archaeological branch of the state government, found a 4,000-year-old settlement and ancient relics. The OIMSEAS had requested permission from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to record the site at Durgadevi village in Remuna … Continue reading 4,000-Year-Old Settlement Unearthed in Eastern India
Archaeology dig in Spain yields prehistoric ‘crystal weapons’
Archaeology dig in Spain yields prehistoric ‘crystal weapons’ When you see a beautiful crystal how do you feel? Perhaps the perfection of the diamond or the vivid colours of the different gems are your thing? The fact is that people have been fascinated by crystals ever since they had first discovered them. The gems ‘ … Continue reading Archaeology dig in Spain yields prehistoric ‘crystal weapons’
700-year-old Pope’s seal found in Shropshire field
700-year-old Pope’s seal found in Shropshire field The number of archaeological objects officially unearthed in Britain has reached the 1.5million mark – with the discovery of a seal belonging to a 13th-century pope. The medieval find, which is more than 750 years old, was a seal of Pope Innocent IV and may have links to … Continue reading 700-year-old Pope’s seal found in Shropshire field
‘Entire Streets’ Of Roman London Uncovered
‘Entire Streets’ Of Roman London Uncovered About 10,000 finds have been discovered, including writing tablets and good luck charms. The area has been dubbed the “Pompeii of the north” due to the perfect preservation of organic artefacts such as leather and wood. One expert said: “This is the site that we have been dreaming of … Continue reading ‘Entire Streets’ Of Roman London Uncovered
18th century Ice House re-discovered beneath the streets of Marylebone London
18th century Ice House re-discovered beneath the streets of Marylebone London Archaeologists in London have re-discovered a subterranean ice house near Regents Park. Dating back to the 1780s, the egg-shaped cavern was used to store ice, which was imported from as far away as Norway. Made from bricks, the structure would have been one of … Continue reading 18th century Ice House re-discovered beneath the streets of Marylebone London
Archaeologists discover a medieval skeleton with his boots still on in London
Archaeologists discover medieval skeleton with his boots still on in London Archaeologists excavating a site along with the Thames Tideway Tunnel—a massive pipeline nicknamed London’s “super sewer”—have revealed the skeleton of a medieval man who literally died with his boots on. “It’s extremely rare to discover any boots from the late 15th century, let alone a skeleton still wearing them,” says … Continue reading Archaeologists discover a medieval skeleton with his boots still on in London
Bronze Age Burials Found in Sandbox in Poland
Bronze Age Burials Found in Sandbox in Poland Children playing in a sandpit in southwest Poland discovered human bones inside ancient urns. After local students began digging about with a bucket and shovel just below the pit’s surface in the village of Tuchola arska, the terrible discovery was found. Experts believe the find dates as … Continue reading Bronze Age Burials Found in Sandbox in Poland
Tenth-Century Church Unearthed in Germany
Tenth-Century Church Unearthed in Germany Archaeologists searching for a royal palace in Germany have discovered a 1,000-year-old church constructed for Otto the Great (also called Otto I). Otto I, who lived from A.D. 912 to 973, consolidated and expanded the Holy Roman Empire. The empire, which was centred in Germany, controlled territory throughout central Europe. … Continue reading Tenth-Century Church Unearthed in Germany