Archaeologists discover 800-year-old ‘treasure tunnels’ built-in Israel by the Knights Templar Christian warriors
Archaeologists discover 800-year-old ‘treasure tunnels’ built-in Israel by the Knights Templar Christian warriors The secrets of the Knights Templar have been unearthed by archaeologists in Israel. A set of ‘lost’ tunnels leading to a treasure tower were discovered, which the legendary warrior monks would have used to transport their gold around 800 years ago. Remnants … Continue reading Archaeologists discover 800-year-old ‘treasure tunnels’ built-in Israel by the Knights Templar Christian warriors
Discarded Neolithic Meal Identified in Germany
Discarded Neolithic Meal Identified in Germany People have been burning their porridge for at least 5,000 years, remains of a charred cooking pot unearthed in Germany confirms. And just like today, cleaning the pot was more hassle than it was worth. Archaeologists discovered the meal mishap after examining a trash heap of mixed pottery shards … Continue reading Discarded Neolithic Meal Identified in Germany
‘Landmark paper’ shows why Ice Age Europeans wore jewelry
‘Landmark paper’ shows why Ice Age Europeans wore jewelry Your jewelry may be sending all kinds of messages: You’re married or a Super Bowl champion. You worship Jesus or belong to the pearls and suits set—or perhaps the piercings and purple hair crowd. For ice age hunters in Europe some 30,000 years ago, styles of … Continue reading ‘Landmark paper’ shows why Ice Age Europeans wore jewelry
Ancient treasures found in massive tomb of wealthy family in China
Ancient treasures found in massive tomb of wealthy family in China Archaeologists exploring a small village in China announced recently that they discovered three tombs filled with ancient treasures, including gold ornaments, a jade sword and ivory lacquerware. The tombs are actually a “high-level family cemetery” from the Wei and Jin dynasties, a period of … Continue reading Ancient treasures found in massive tomb of wealthy family in China
2,000-year-old ‘celestial calendar’ discovered in ancient Chinese tomb
2,000-year-old ‘celestial calendar’ discovered in ancient Chinese tomb Archaeologists in China have unearthed a mysterious set of rectangular wooden pieces linked to an ancient astronomical calendar. The artifacts were discovered inside an exceptionally well-preserved 2,000-year-old tomb in the southwest of the country. Each of the 23 wooden slips is about an inch (2.5 centimeters) wide … Continue reading 2,000-year-old ‘celestial calendar’ discovered in ancient Chinese tomb
Iron Age Bog Body Found in Northern Ireland
Iron Age Bog Body Found in Northern Ireland Ancient human remains which date back more than 2,000 years have been recovered by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). The discovery was made after archaeologists were alerted to human bones on Bellaghy peatland in County Londonderry in October 2023. It is thought the remains could … Continue reading Iron Age Bog Body Found in Northern Ireland
Roman-Era Wine Shop Excavated in Southern Greece
Roman-Era Wine Shop Excavated in Southern Greece Archaeologists in Greece have discovered a 1,600-year-old wine shop that was destroyed and abandoned after a “sudden event,” possibly an earthquake or building collapse, left broken vessels and 60 coins scattered on the floor, according to new research. The shop operated at a time when the Roman Empire … Continue reading Roman-Era Wine Shop Excavated in Southern Greece
Hunting tools Dating Back 1900 Years Found inside a Cave in Querétaro, Mexico
Hunting tools Dating Back 1900 Years were found inside a Cave in Querétaro, Mexico Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) found hunting weapons dating back approximately 1,900 years in a cave in the central state of Querétaro. The Federal Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), … Continue reading Hunting tools Dating Back 1900 Years Found inside a Cave in Querétaro, Mexico
A Stunning Jade mask discovered in the tomb of the Maya King in Guatemala
A Stunning Jade mask discovered in the tomb of the Maya King in Guatemala Archaeologists excavating a looted pyramid tomb in the ruins of a Mayan city in Peten, northeast Guatemala, have discovered a mysterious interlocking jade mask believed to have belonged to a previously unknown Mayan king. Chochkitam, a little-known archaeological site, is located … Continue reading A Stunning Jade mask discovered in the tomb of the Maya King in Guatemala
Syria uncovered a large intact mosaic that dates back to the Roman era
Syria uncovered a large intact mosaic that dates back to the Roman era Syria uncovered a large intact mosaic that dates back to the Roman era, in the central town of Rastan, describing it as the most important archaeological discovery since the conflict began 11 years ago. The mosaic, which shows ancient Amazon warriors, 120 square … Continue reading Syria uncovered a large intact mosaic that dates back to the Roman era