‘Beautiful’ 900-year-old Crusader sword discovered by diver off the coast of Israel A man diving off the coast of northern Israel, not far from his home, recently stumbled onto a 900-year-old sword dated to the time of the Crusades. Shlomi Katzin, a resident of the town of Atlit, spotted the sword and other centuries-old artefacts … Continue reading ‘Beautiful’ 900-year-old Crusader sword discovered by a diver off the coast of Israel →

Ancient mummy ‘with 1,100 year old Adidas boots’ died after she was struck on the head Intriguing new details have emerged about a medieval mummy known for her ‘Adidas’ boots – which she wore more than a millennia ago. The body of the woman was discovered a year ago this week in the Altai mountains … Continue reading Ancient mummy ‘with 1,100-year-old Adidas boots’ died after she was struck on the head →

‘Pyramid of eyes’ discovered at the heart of the 4300-year-old city in northern China The ruins were thought to be an unexcavated portion of China’s famous Great Wall. But a recent examination has unearthed something much, much older. It’s a 4300-year-old walled metropolis. At its heart is a giant step pyramid — lavishly adorned with … Continue reading ‘Pyramid of eyes’ discovered at the heart of the 4300-year-old city in northern China →

China has unearthed the largest ancient tomb of the Qin Dynasty. Nearly two hundred people were buried Mentions the ancient tombs of China. The first thing many people think of is the mausoleum of Qin Shihuang, but the tomb of Qin Shihuang has not been fully excavated. Many people may not know that the largest … Continue reading China has unearthed the largest ancient tomb of the Qin Dynasty. Nearly two hundred people were buried →

Possible Traces of 8th-Century Imperial Pavilion Found in Japan Postholes and other archaeological remains that are believed to be from a dwelling for the empress at the Japanese imperial family’s official residence have been found in the ancient capital of Kyoto. The remains appear to have been from the Tokaden pavilion, which served as a … Continue reading Possible Traces of 8th-Century Imperial Pavilion Found in Japan →

130-Million-Year Old Proteins Still Present in Dinosaur-Age Fossil Microscopic pigment structures and proteins that graced the feathers of a Cretaceous-age bird are still present in its 130-million-year-old fossil, a new study finds. The results, which confirm the oldest evidence of the structural protein beta-keratin, show that molecules can survive in their original state for hundreds … Continue reading 130-Million-Year Old Proteins Still Present in Dinosaur-Age Fossil →

Gold and Amethyst Ring Discovered at Byzantine Winery In the huge excavation conducted at Yavne by the Israel Antiquities Authority​, as part of the Israel Land Authority’s initiative to expand the city, a spectacular gold ring was recently uncovered, with an inlay of a purple stone. An examination of the ring by Dr Yotam Asher … Continue reading Gold and Amethyst Ring Discovered at Byzantine Winery →

Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia excavate ‘forgotten kingdoms’ Amid the arid desert and mountains of Al Ula in northwest Saudi Arabia, archaeologists are working to excavate the remnants of the ancient and long-forgotten kingdoms of Dadan and Lihyan. Al Ula, a flagship tourist destination since it opened in 2019, is known chiefly for the majestic tombs … Continue reading Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia excavate ‘forgotten kingdoms’ →

2,000-Year-Old Amethyst Seal Found in Israel An amethyst gemstone seal from the Second Temple period has a unique engraving: a bird and a branch with five fruits, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA). The 2,000-year-old seal was discovered in the bedrock foundations of the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Israel. The tiny artefact has a … Continue reading 2,000-Year-Old Amethyst Seal Found in Israel →