2,000-year-old bamboo slips discovered in Yunnan
2,000-year-old bamboo slips discovered in Yunnan Thousands of bamboo slips (rectangles tied together to form books) have been discovered at the Hebosuo archaeological site in southwestern China’s Yunnan province. The Yunnan Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology announced that more than 10,000 ancient bamboo and wooden slips, known as jiandu, have been found at the … Continue reading 2,000-year-old bamboo slips discovered in Yunnan
Underwater Archaeologists Discover a 7,000-Year-Old Road in Croatia
Underwater Archaeologists Discover a 7,000-Year-Old Road in Croatia A team of underwater archaeologists from the University of Zadar has discovered the sunken ruins of a 7,000-year-old road that once linked an ancient artificial landmass to the Croatian island of Korčula. The road is located at a depth of 5 meters in sediment deposits at the … Continue reading Underwater Archaeologists Discover a 7,000-Year-Old Road in Croatia
Archaeologists discover a new megalithic monument in the heart of Andalusia in southern Spain – a 5,000-year-old secret
Archaeologists discover a new megalithic monument in the heart of Andalusia in southern Spain – a 5,000-year-old secret Archaeologists in Spain uncovered a previously overlooked tomb while investigating the formation of La Peña de los Enamorados, also known as the sleeping giant. The Antequera archaeological site in southern Spain is home to a number of … Continue reading Archaeologists discover a new megalithic monument in the heart of Andalusia in southern Spain – a 5,000-year-old secret
A surprising discovery in the Lublin countryside! Ancient figurines of Egyptian and Roman gods found
A surprising discovery in the Lublin countryside! Ancient figurines of Egyptian and Roman gods found Two ancient figurines depicting the Egyptian god Osiris and a bust of the Roman god Bacchus were found in the Opole district of Lublin, Poland. An extraordinary discovery was made at the beginning of May by Krzysztof Kozłowski, who, having … Continue reading A surprising discovery in the Lublin countryside! Ancient figurines of Egyptian and Roman gods found
Ancient Buddha Statue Discovered in Egypt
Ancient Buddha Statue Discovered in Egypt A 1,900-year-old statue of the Buddha — discovered at the ancient Egyptian port city of Berenike, on the coast of the Red Sea — likely belonged to a transplant from South Asia, according to archaeologists. The Buddha statue depicts Siddhartha Gautama, who lived in South Asia around 2,550 years … Continue reading Ancient Buddha Statue Discovered in Egypt
‘Lost’ microbial genes found in dental plaque of ancient humans
‘Lost’ microbial genes found in dental plaque of ancient humans About 19,000 years ago, a woman died in northern Spain. Her body was deliberately buried with pieces of the natural pigment ochre and placed behind a block of limestone in a cave known as El Mirón. When her ochre-dyed bones were unearthed in 2010, archaeologists … Continue reading ‘Lost’ microbial genes found in dental plaque of ancient humans
Archeologists find remains of an underwater hospital and cemetery
Archeologists find remains of an underwater hospital and cemetery Archeologists at Dry Tortugas National Park have found remains of a 19th-century quarantine hospital and cemetery on a submerged island. The National Park Service said in a news release that records indicate dozens of people, mostly U.S. soldiers stationed at Fort Jefferson, may have been buried there. The … Continue reading Archeologists find remains of an underwater hospital and cemetery
Israeli researchers create AI to translate ancient cuneiform Akkadian texts
Israeli researchers create AI to translate ancient cuneiform Akkadian texts Israeli experts have created a program to translate an ancient language that is difficult to decipher, allowing automatic and accurate translation from cuneiform characters into English. Researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) and Ariel University have developed an artificial intelligence model that can automatically translate Akkadian text … Continue reading Israeli researchers create AI to translate ancient cuneiform Akkadian texts
Possible Greek Tomb Detected in Naples With Cosmic Rays
Possible Greek Tomb Detected in Naples With Cosmic Rays Cosmic rays and lasers have revealed that deep underneath the city streets of Naples, Italy, lie the remains of the Greeks who originally settled the area, as well as the catacombs of Christians who lived there during the Roman era nearly two millennia ago, a new … Continue reading Possible Greek Tomb Detected in Naples With Cosmic Rays
Hoard of Roman Coins Found in Tuscany
Hoard of Roman Coins Found in Tuscany A hoard of 175 silver coins unearthed in a forest in Italy may have been buried for safekeeping during a Roman civil war. The coins seem to date from 82 B.C., the year the Roman general Lucius Cornelius Sulla fought a bloody war across Italy against his enemies … Continue reading Hoard of Roman Coins Found in Tuscany