Scientists may have found one of the oldest Christian churches in the world Using a celestial phenomenon, archaeologists are probing a mysterious structure buried deep underground in Russia. The structure could be one of the world’s oldest Christian churches, according to a new study. The unknown structure sits in the northwestern part of the fortress … Continue reading Scientists may have found one of the oldest Christian churches in the world →

2,000-Year-Old Rock Carvings of Camels Discovered in Saudi Arabia Researchers working in a remote spot in northern Saudi Arabia have found around a dozen reliefs and sculptures of camels and donkeys carved into a rock formation. As Ruth Schuster at Haaretz reports, the works in the “Camel Site” as it’s become known as, have been … Continue reading 2,000-Year-Old Rock Carvings of Camels Discovered in Saudi Arabia →

Archaeologists unearth 4,000-year-old chariots in India According to Indian archaeologists, they have discovered the remains of 4,000-year-old horse-drawn chariots, which they say provides the first evidence of a “warrior class” on par with other ancient civilisations. Although eight burial sites and artefacts, including swords and daggers, were found, the remains were discovered during an excavation … Continue reading Archaeologists unearth 4,000-year-old chariots in India →

Atlit Yam’s: A  9,000-Year-Old Underground Megalithic Settlement There really is no limit to the number of archaeological wonders in Israel, virtually anywhere you look there is something wonderful to discover. But, hidden beneath the water, there is also an entire world, which has been overtaken by nature, silently existing next to the observable land sites, that … Continue reading Atlit Yam’s: A  9,000-Year-Old Underground Megalithic Settlement →

Two Roman-era Sarcophagi Unearthed in Central Israel According to a statement released by The Friends of the Israel Antiquities Authority, two 1,800-year-old sarcophagi were unearthed at Ramat Gan Safari Park during construction work at its wildlife hospital.  The new building, designed to offer sophisticated veterinarian facilities for birds and mammals, houses a specialist operation theatre … Continue reading Two Roman-era Sarcophagi Unearthed in Central Israel →

3400-year-old palace from a mysterious kingdom surface in Iraq during drought After the waters in the Mosul Dam reservoir have receded, researchers said they’ve uncovered “one of the most important archaeological discoveries in the region.” According to researchers, the Mittani Kingdom is one of the least understood ancient civilizations. A team of German and Kurdish … Continue reading 3400-year-old palace from a mysterious kingdom surface in Iraq during drought →

Massive Ancient City Containing Huge Pyramid Unearthed in China Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an ancient lost city in China where human sacrifice was practised. The Neolithic site known as Shimao, in present-day Shaanxi province, was once thought to be an unexcavated part of the Great Wall of China. The pyramid was decorated with … Continue reading Massive Ancient City Containing Huge Pyramid Unearthed in China →

World’s Oldest Art Identified in Half-Million-Year-Old Zigzag About half a million years ago, early homo Erectus on java was already using freshwater mussel shells as weapons and as a “canvas” for engraving. An international team of researchers, led by Leiden archaeologist José Joordens, published this discovery Nature. The discovery provides new insights into the evolution … Continue reading World’s Oldest Art Identified in Half-Million-Year-Old Zigzag →

Was this Massive Sword from the 15th Century used by a Giant Samurai? The Norimitsu Odachi is displayed in its full glory at the Kibitsu Shrine in the Okayama Prefecture. The giant sword has captivated Japan and its foreign visitors with its size and grandeur. The Norimitsu is so large, legends have stated that the weapon … Continue reading Was this Massive Sword from the 15th Century used by a Giant Samurai? →