Early Viking-era Brooch Uncovered in Estonia
Early Viking-era Brooch Uncovered in Estonia One of two such items found in Estonia is a fully preserved early Brooch from the Viking era located in North-East Estonia this spring. The bronze-box brooch was found in a village located in Ida-Viru, Varja. It’s thought to have been a woman born on Gotland, who moved into Estonian … Continue reading Early Viking-era Brooch Uncovered in Estonia
Rare Lion Cub Mummies Revealed in The Latest Treasure Haul at Egypt’s Saqqara
Rare Lion Cub Mummies Revealed in The Latest Treasure Haul at Egypt’s Saqqara The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities today announced two mummified lions, dating from approximately 2,600 years, in a tomb full of cat statues and cat mummies at Saqqara, at a press conference. Mostafa Waziri, General Secretary of the Supreme Council of Egypt, said … Continue reading Rare Lion Cub Mummies Revealed in The Latest Treasure Haul at Egypt’s Saqqara
New archaeological site discovered in Oman
Iron Age Tombs Discovered in Oman In Oman’s Al Sharqiyah Governorate archaeologists found an Iron Age settlement and 45 tombs. In collaboration with Germany’s Heidelberg University, the Oman Ministry of Heritage and Culture founded a project to study the Iron Age settlements in North Al Sharqiyah. The ministry has said that the tombs are “very … Continue reading New archaeological site discovered in Oman
Possible 1,300-Year-Old Chess Piece from Jordan Identified
Possible 1,300-Year-Old Chess Piece from Jordan Identified The oldest piece of chess ever discovered was a carved rock found in 1991 by a Canadian scientist and archeologist. In an abstract published in October, the University of Victoria professor John Oleson announced that a piece of carved sandstone that was found in southern Jordan at Humayma may be … Continue reading Possible 1,300-Year-Old Chess Piece from Jordan Identified
Perched Over 2,000-Year-Old Roman Mosaics and Ruins, This Hotel Takes a Bold Approach to Historic Preservation
Amazing World’s Largest Mosaic Piece Made By 13 Different Ancient Civilizations discovered At Museum Hotel Antakya in Turkey. Normally, modern architecture and archaeology do not go hand in hand. Nevertheless, the two mixed in an unprecedented way when ancient ruins were found beneath what was to become Turkey’s Antakya Museum Hotel. The Venture started when Turkish entrepreneur … Continue reading Perched Over 2,000-Year-Old Roman Mosaics and Ruins, This Hotel Takes a Bold Approach to Historic Preservation
In Jerusalem, 2,600-year-old seal discovered
In Jerusalem, 2,600 year-old seal discovered The volunteer tested dirt excavated in 2013 from beneath Robinson’s Arch, at the foundations of the western wall, discovered a seal with a Hebrew name, 2,600 years old. The seal is inscribed with the name of an individual with the most prominent role in the king’s court in the … Continue reading In Jerusalem, 2,600-year-old seal discovered
Rogue Metal Detectorists Stole $3.6 Million Treasure
Rogue Metal Detectorists Stole $3.6 Million Treasure During the years, metal detectorists make numerous remarkable finds in Britain, with a large crowd of 2,600 coins discovered a few months ago. Yet archeological discoveries by detectorists are subject to stringent rules. Currently, four people are being held guilty of conspiring to disguise and illegally sell a … Continue reading Rogue Metal Detectorists Stole $3.6 Million Treasure
A New Tomb From 10,000 BC Discovered in turkey – Amazing connection with queen Nefertiti.
A New Tomb From 10,000 BC Discovered in turkey – Amazing connection with queen Nefertiti. Only because of this simple fact of being situated in Turkey can this discovery seem historical and remarkable. And to show that Queen Nefertiti came back with a group of followers fleeing from her husband’s fate that was in the … Continue reading A New Tomb From 10,000 BC Discovered in turkey – Amazing connection with queen Nefertiti.
Gigantic Roman mosaic discovered under a farmer’s field
Gigantic Roman mosaic discovered under a farmer’s field in Turkey In southern Turkey, a huge pool mosaic with complex geometric patterns was discovered, which reveals the Roman Empire’s far-reaching impact on its peak. Michael Hoff of the Nebraska University, an art historian from Lincoln and director of mosaic excavations, said the mosaic, which once adorned … Continue reading Gigantic Roman mosaic discovered under a farmer’s field
Brainless Tourists Slaughter 5,000-Year-Old Sacred Scottish Tree
Brainless Tourists Slaughter 5,000-Year-Old Sacred Scottish Tree Trees are a natural sight, and for a long time certain species can live. Nevertheless, one particular tree is of great importance and is considered to be holy at its home country of Scotland, and it is believed to be up to 5,000 years old. This ancient Scottish tree, The … Continue reading Brainless Tourists Slaughter 5,000-Year-Old Sacred Scottish Tree