From Thebes to Nazi Germany: ancient vase returned to Greece
From Thebes to Nazi Germany: ancient vase returned to Greece Upon his return to Athens, an amazing story about an ancient wine-cup given to the marathon champion of the first modern Olympics before being smuggled out of Greece by a notorious Nazi. Spyros Louis, who was a water carrier when he surprisingly won the opening marathon … Continue reading From Thebes to Nazi Germany: ancient vase returned to Greece
Scientists explore Egyptian mummy bones with X-rays and infrared light
Scientists explore Egyptian mummy bones with X-rays and infrared light Mummy’s bones are examined by lasers, x-rays and infrared technology which ‘ shine a light on ‘ daily life in ancient Egypt. A collection of bone specimens from 2,000 to 4,000 years were tested using the Advanced Light Source at the California-based Berkeley Laboratories. The bones are … Continue reading Scientists explore Egyptian mummy bones with X-rays and infrared light
The world’s oldest rug was made in Armenia
The world’s oldest rug was made in Armenia The area covering the Ukok plateau in Siberia is huge. The Altai Mountains and the Ob River are home to the territory of Altai Krai, which is harsh in winter. The plateau descends into the Pazyryk Valley, which contains ancient kurgans (burial mounds) in the style of … Continue reading The world’s oldest rug was made in Armenia
Boy Found Million-Year-Old Fossil by Tripping Over It
Boy Found Million-Year-Old Fossil by Tripping Over It For example, while walking through the New Mexican desert, something turns out to be a fossil of Stegomastodon from 1.2 million years ago, you could see some benefits. Jude Sparks, 9, was doing this last October when he and his parents visited the Orange Mountains. The brother … Continue reading Boy Found Million-Year-Old Fossil by Tripping Over It
Did ancient Egyptians trade nicotine and cocaine with the New World?
Did ancient Egyptians trade nicotine and cocaine with the New World? Imagine the perfectly mummified Egyptian princess and priestess, Henut Taui, “The Lady of the Two Lands.” She was beautiful, powerful and gently alluring. Imagine you’re thrust back in time and immediately invited to her palace to enjoy the most luxuriating experiences of the day. … Continue reading Did ancient Egyptians trade nicotine and cocaine with the New World?
El-Kurru’s Carved Graffiti Reveal Another Side of Ancient Nubia
El-Kurru’s Carved Graffiti Reveal Another Side of Ancient Nubia Now, northern Sudan, which has mostly desert boundaries with Egypt. Moreover, this part of the Nile Valley was once the domain of Kush, a strong African civilization. It traded in Egypt and in the Mediterranean region gold and the products of inner Africa. For over 2000 years … Continue reading El-Kurru’s Carved Graffiti Reveal Another Side of Ancient Nubia
Medieval building found in Llandaff under public toilets
Medieval building found in Llandaff under public toilets Located next to Llandaff’s Old Bishop Castle in the 13th century, the site tells experts that there would have been an important person who lived there. A public dig began in September and participants quickly discovered an unearthed fireplace, chequered floor tiles, animal bones, and old horseshoes. About … Continue reading Medieval building found in Llandaff under public toilets
Egypt says it’s unearthed large animal mummy, likely a lion
Egypt says it’s unearthed large animal mummy, likely a lion Egypt, Cairo: The Ministry of Antiquities in Egypt reports that locals have uncovered the remains of an exceptionally large animal possibly the lion or lioness. On Monday, the Minister informed, the mummy that it had been excavated in Saqqara, a town south of Cairo that … Continue reading Egypt says it’s unearthed large animal mummy, likely a lion
Discovery of hidden 3,500-year-old warrior grave stuffed with treasure could re-write ancient Greek history
Discovery of hidden 3,500-year-old warrior grave stuffed with treasure could re-write ancient Greek history The 3,500-year-old remains of a prominent ancient warrior who has been buried alongside an assortment of riches have been uncovered by an American husband-and-wife team working in Greece. In more than 65 years, it is considered the most significant finding made … Continue reading Discovery of hidden 3,500-year-old warrior grave stuffed with treasure could re-write ancient Greek history
2,000-Year-Old Shipwrecks With Cargo Discovered Off Greek Island
2,000-Year-Old Shipwrecks With Cargo Discovered Off Greek Island Three shipwrecks from the ancient and medieval periods and large parts of their cargo are discovered in the remote Aegean island of Kasos, the ministry of cultural affairs in Greece reports. Examining the ship off the shores of Kasos’s tiny Aegean island, divers reported finding cannons, stone … Continue reading 2,000-Year-Old Shipwrecks With Cargo Discovered Off Greek Island