DNA study shows migration patterns of ancient Mexican civilizations much more complex than expected
DNA study shows migration patterns of ancient Mexican civilizations much more complex than expected An international team of biologists, geneticists, anthropologists, and biochemists has found, through genetic analysis, that the migration patterns of ancient Mexican civilizations were much more complex than previously thought. In their study, reported in the journal Science, the group generated genomic … Continue reading DNA study shows migration patterns of ancient Mexican civilizations much more complex than expected
A 3,500-year-old bronze dagger found in a Polish forest
A 3,500-year-old bronze dagger found in a Polish forest A rare Bronze Age dagger has been discovered in a forest near Krasnystaw in southeastern Poland. It is in good condition, with no evidence of wear on the edges. It was cast in a lenticular shape with a rib down the center. The semi-circular base has … Continue reading A 3,500-year-old bronze dagger found in a Polish forest
A 5,400-year-old tomb discovered in Spain perfectly captures the summer solstice
A 5,400-year-old tomb discovered in Spain perfectly captures the summer solstice Archaeologists have discovered a 5,400-year-old megalithic tomb near a prominent lone mountain in southern Spain, suggesting the peak may have been meaningful to prehistoric people there. The area, in the countryside near the city of Antequera, is renowned for its megaliths — prehistoric monuments … Continue reading A 5,400-year-old tomb discovered in Spain perfectly captures the summer solstice
2,300-Year-Old Celtic Tomb Discovered in Germany
2,300-Year-Old Celtic Tomb Discovered in Germany Archaeologists in Germany have unearthed a stash of grave goods — including a folded sword that may have been used in battle and an “exceptionally good” pair of scissors — inside a 2,300-year-old Celtic cremation tomb. Based on the variety of the artifacts, which also include a portion of … Continue reading 2,300-Year-Old Celtic Tomb Discovered in Germany
A papal bull discovered in a former cemetery dated to the 14th century
A papal bull discovered in a former cemetery dated to the 14th century A medieval bull found in 2021 in Budzistów village (Kołobrzeg district), Poland has been restored and placed on display in the Museum of Arms in Kołobrzeg. Found by the PARSĘTA Exploration & Search Group two years back, the decree was uncovered in … Continue reading A papal bull discovered in a former cemetery dated to the 14th century
Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered an unusual mosaic. It depicts a mythological hero from Troy
Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered an unusual mosaic. It depicts a mythological hero from Troy A large mosaic depicting the legendary Trojan hero Aeneas, the protagonist of Virgil’s epic poem “The Aeneid” and the ancestor of the Roman people, has been unearthed in the southern Turkish city of Osmaniye. The mosaic was discovered during a … Continue reading Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered an unusual mosaic. It depicts a mythological hero from Troy
1,500-year-old secret underground passage uncovered in Istanbul
1,500-year-old secret underground passage uncovered in Istanbul During the ongoing excavations in the ruins of Saint Polyeuktos Church in Istanbul’s Saraçhane neighborhood, which was destroyed during the Latin invasion, a 1,500-year-old underground passage has been discovered. A previously unknown underground passage about 20 meters (65 feet) from the nearby Haşim Işçan Passage was discovered. The … Continue reading 1,500-year-old secret underground passage uncovered in Istanbul
Storms uncover precious marble cargo from a 1,800-year-old Mediterranean shipwreck in Israel
Storms uncover precious marble cargo from a 1,800-year-old Mediterranean shipwreck in Israel Numerous rare marble artifacts have been found at the site of a 1,800-year-old shipwreck in shallow waters just 200 meters off the coast of the Israeli coastal town of Beit Yanai. Approximately three weeks ago while swimming, recreational sea swimmer Gideon Harris took … Continue reading Storms uncover precious marble cargo from a 1,800-year-old Mediterranean shipwreck in Israel
Storms uncover precious marble cargo from a 1,800-year-old Mediterranean shipwreck in Israel
Storms uncover precious marble cargo from a 1,800-year-old Mediterranean shipwreck in Israel Numerous rare marble artifacts have been found at the site of a 1,800-year-old shipwreck in shallow waters just 200 meters off the coast of the Israeli coastal town of Beit Yanai. Approximately three weeks ago while swimming, recreational sea swimmer Gideon Harris took … Continue reading Storms uncover precious marble cargo from a 1,800-year-old Mediterranean shipwreck in Israel
A 3,000-year-old Egyptian figurine sensationally unearthed in a former SS hospital
A 3,000-year-old Egyptian figurine sensationally unearthed in a former SS hospital In a stunning discovery, a three-thousand-year-old ancient Egyptian figurine of the god Osiris has been unearthed in a former Nazi SS hospital in the Lublin province. The figurine is part of a long-lost collection of antiquities that have been the subject of a search … Continue reading A 3,000-year-old Egyptian figurine sensationally unearthed in a former SS hospital