Ancient Persian Glassware Identified in Japan
A fragment of a glass bowl unearthed on Okinoshima island came from ancient Persia during the Sassanian dynasty Munakata, Fukuoka Prefecture — During the Sassanian dynasty (226-651), researchers confirmed that a fragment of a glass bowl discovered on Okinoshima Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site here, originated from ancient Persia. Munakata Taisha shrine teamed up … Continue reading Ancient Persian Glassware Identified in Japan
The Nampa Figurine: 2-million-year-old Relic or Just a Hoax?
The Nampa Figurine: 2-million-year-old Relic or Just a Hoax? Nampa Statue or Nampa Figure is the figure discovered in Idaho in 1889 on the ground layers, that is believed two million years old. This statue has given rise to theories on the origins of mankind. Some people say it’s just fake but this high class … Continue reading The Nampa Figurine: 2-million-year-old Relic or Just a Hoax?
A Canadian archaeologist walking her dog finds a 9,000-year-old artifact on Thompson River
A Canadian archaeologist walking her dog finds a 9,000-year-old artifact on Thompson River An archaeologist from Kamloops came through a piece of history dating from 9,000 to 6,000 years while she was out with her dog for a walk. Heritage director Joanne Hammond, and assistant CEO of Skeetchestn Natural Resources Corp., spotted the spearhead this weekend … Continue reading A Canadian archaeologist walking her dog finds a 9,000-year-old artifact on Thompson River
A Mysterious 25,000-Year-Old Structure Built of the Bones of 60 Mammoths
A Mysterious 25,000-Year-Old Structure Built of the Bones of 60 Mammoths Mysterious bone circles consisting of hundreds of mammoths bones helped scientists understand how people survived the last ice age. According to a new analysis, the bones at one location in Russia were more than 20,000 years old. The wall of the 30 ft building was … Continue reading A Mysterious 25,000-Year-Old Structure Built of the Bones of 60 Mammoths
Prehistoric ‘Mantis Man’ Petroglyph Discovered In Iran
Prehistoric ‘Mantis Man’ Petroglyph Discovered In Iran A rare rock carving found in Central Iran’s Teymareh rock art site (Khomein county) in Central Iran with six limbs has been described as part man, part mantis. Invertebrate animals ‘ rock carvings, or petroglyphs, are rare, and entomologists have teamed up with archeologists to try and identify … Continue reading Prehistoric ‘Mantis Man’ Petroglyph Discovered In Iran
Graves of Ottoman Soldiers Unearthed Near Istanbul
Remains of Ottoman soldiers unearthed after 108 years The corpses of 30 Ottoman soldiers are discovered in Istanbul’s neighborhood. Rahmi Asal of the Istanbul Archeology Museums Department said the men had served in the Balkan War’s 86th Ottoman Army Battalion. A mass grave belonging to soldiers who died while serving in the Ottoman Army’s 86th … Continue reading Graves of Ottoman Soldiers Unearthed Near Istanbul
Liquid Blood Extracted From 42,000-Year-Old Foal Found Frozen in Siberia
Scientists Extracted Liquid Blood From 42,000-Year-Old Foal Found in Siberian Permafrost On an expedition to the Batagaika crater in Siberia a team of Mammoth tusk hunters uncovered the nearly preserved remains of a 42,000-year-old foal. Instead, the young foal showed no signs of external damage, retaining its fur, tail and hooves and the hair on … Continue reading Liquid Blood Extracted From 42,000-Year-Old Foal Found Frozen in Siberia
African Stonehenge – Extraordinary Stone Circles Of Senegambia – Who Were The Unknown Builders?
African Stonehenge – Extraordinary Stone Circles Of Senegambia – Who Were The Unknown Builders? Throughout human history, mankind has been passionate about building impressive monuments. Very often, this is achieved by building something that is the largest, highest, longest, most expensive, etc. in the world. Nevertheless, some less imposing monuments, rarely given the same attention, … Continue reading African Stonehenge – Extraordinary Stone Circles Of Senegambia – Who Were The Unknown Builders?
Traces of 18th-Century Glass Factory Uncovered in Scotland
Traces of 18th-Century Glass Factory Uncovered in Scotland Interesting traces of Leith’s glass-making past are being uncovered as preparatory works to construct a new residential development gather steam. The City of Edinburgh Council lodged proposals by Barratt Homes to develop 212 new apartments plus commercial units on a former industrial land stretch near Leith Docks … Continue reading Traces of 18th-Century Glass Factory Uncovered in Scotland
Fabled palace’s lost gateway unearthed
Islamic-Era Palace Gate Uncovered in Spain The abandoned gate of the fabled Islamic palace-town Medina Azahara in the 10th century, which was destroyed by fire during a 1010 civil war, has been discovered in southern Spain. Abd Rahman III, the first caliph of Córdoba, began in 936-1940 AD to build a palace – whose name means … Continue reading Fabled palace’s lost gateway unearthed