11,000-year-old mine in the underwater cave found by archaeologists
11,000-year-old mine in the underwater cave found by archaeologists Paleoindian ochre mining has been found by divers in three underwater caves near Akumal, on the coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. From the Maya era, the cave’s were a source of mineral and pigment but they were long preceded by mining activity in this … Continue reading 11,000-year-old mine in the underwater cave found by archaeologists
The face of a 7500-year-old woman reveals Gibraltar’s earliest humans
The face of a 7500-year-old woman reveals Gibraltar’s earliest humans The Minister of heritage Dr. John Cortes unveiled a historical reconstruction of the head of a Neolithic woman who lived in Gibraltar 7,500 years ago. Archeologists who worked in the Gibraltar National Museum discovered and excavated their remains, called “Calpeia,” the classical name of the … Continue reading The face of a 7500-year-old woman reveals Gibraltar’s earliest humans
The secret cave lies hidden below the enormous ‘Moon Pyramid’
The secret cave lies hidden below the enormous ‘Moon Pyramid’ A secret cave hidden underneath a Mexican pyramid offers clues about the urban design of Teotihuacan, one of the largest and most vibrant cities of ancient times. Located about 80 kilometers outside of today’s Mexico City, Teotihuacan peaked in AD 300–650, well before the Aztecs. … Continue reading The secret cave lies hidden below the enormous ‘Moon Pyramid’
Giant Egyptian Pyramids Hidden Beneath, buried by sands of time
Giant Egyptian Pyramids Hidden Beneath, buried by sands of time Indiana Jones found success with little more than a bullwhip and a fedora. These days, however, if you want to make your mark as an archaeologist, a bit of space technology works wonders. Satellites have helped locate 17 pyramids and 3,000 ancient settlements hidden underground … Continue reading Giant Egyptian Pyramids Hidden Beneath, buried by sands of time
Grisly Child Sacrifice Found at Foot of Ancient Aztec Temple
Grisly Child Sacrifice Found at Foot of Ancient Aztec Temple Archaeologists discovered the site of children’s sacrifice at the foot of an ancient temple in a ruined Aztec city, located at the foot of the ancient Templo Mayor temple in the center of the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan. It is believed that the young child … Continue reading Grisly Child Sacrifice Found at Foot of Ancient Aztec Temple
Thousands of Gold and Precious Metal Items Found in Saka Burial Mound
Thousands of Gold and Precious Metal Items Found in Saka Burial Mound In an ancient funeral mound in Kazakhstan, archeologists have discovered a trove of millennia-old golden jewelry. The Saka was once the home of the remote mountains of Tarbagata, where Kazakhstan meets north China. The skilled horsemen were nomadic people who moved throughout Eurasia … Continue reading Thousands of Gold and Precious Metal Items Found in Saka Burial Mound
Mysterious Shipwreck Artifacts Found Off England’s Coast To Be X-Rayed
Mysterious Shipwreck Artifacts Found Off England’s Coast To Be X-Rayed Tons of items retrieved from the wreck of a sailing boat from the Dutch East India company will be scanned by new X-ray equipment to reveal hidden details. In January 1740, after landing on Goodwin Sands, the Rooswijk [ a so-called ‘ retrochip ‘ built on … Continue reading Mysterious Shipwreck Artifacts Found Off England’s Coast To Be X-Rayed
Mining Camp Found in Southeast Australia
Mining Camp Found in Southeast Australia Researchers from Macquarie University were examining remains of industrial equipment that was used to haul shale out of the valley when New South Wales National Parks rangers alerted them to the presence of other structures and artifacts, including wall foundations, hearths, paving, corrugated iron roofing, ceramics, and glass that … Continue reading Mining Camp Found in Southeast Australia
Mask of the red queen A.D 670 Mexico
Mask of the red queen A.D 670 Mexico One of the richest known burials of the Mayan women monarch is the funeral assemblage of Palenque’s Lady Tz’akbu Ajaw, nicknamed the Red Queen as it was discovered to be covered in cinnabar. Her sarcophagus was in Temple XIII, next to the Temple of the Inscriptions, where her … Continue reading Mask of the red queen A.D 670 Mexico
Nabta Playa: The World’s First Astronomical Site Was Built in Africa and Is Older Than Stonehenge
Nabta Playa: The World’s First Astronomical Site Was Built in Africa and Is Older Than Stonehenge Nabta Playa has been assessed by an inventory of Egyptian archeological sites in accordance with the UNESCO World Heritage Convention as having “theory solar and stellar alignments.” This stone circle of 7,000 years has tracked the summer solstice and … Continue reading Nabta Playa: The World’s First Astronomical Site Was Built in Africa and Is Older Than Stonehenge