Incredible Viking Artefact Unearthed by Metal Detectorist – Soon to Be Auctioned
The bronze object, known as a die, is believed to have been utilized for crafting ornamental patterns to be affixed to a military helmet.
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Unearthing Mayan Civilization: Discovery of Ancient City in Dense Jungle
The remnants of an ancient city, believed to be a part of the Maya civilization, have been discovered deep within the jungles of Latin America.
Europe’s Oldest Engravings: A Neanderthal Masterpiece from 75,000 Years Ago
These engravings offer a glimpse into the mind of the Neanderthals, showcasing their capacity for abstract thought and creativity. (Image – Jean-Claude Marquet, CC-BY 4.0)
Is This Pizza’s Ancient Ancestor? Fresco Unearthed in Pompeii Sparks Excitement
In an exciting new discovery, a fresco unearthed in the ancient city of Pompeii may possibly portray a 2000-year-old variant of pizza.
Mummification – Why did the Ancient Egyptians embalm their dead?
Mummification was a complicated process that involved removing the internal organs, treating the body with natron and wrapping it in linen.
Giant head of Hercules recovered from Antikythera shipwreck in Greece
The Antikythera Wreck, or Ναυάγιο των Αντικυθήρων in Greek, is a shipwreck from the Roman era that occurred in the second quarter of the first century BC.
Inca-era grave found under a house in Lima, Peru
Archaeologists have discovered an Inca-era tomb that contains ceramics and priceless decorations in addition to cloth-wrapped human remains, under a house in the working-class neighbourhood of San Juan de Lurigancho in Lima, Peru’s capital.
Bronze Age Fortress found in Ireland
According to estimates, the fort measures roughly 400m north-south by 110m east-west, and several hundred people would have lived there. According to Mr. Gibbons, the location resembles a massive lake home that makes unique use of the turloughs and is situated in a surreal setting.
Walrus Ivory Treasures Originating from Greenland Discovered in Kyiv
“Walrus ivory was a very popular raw material in Europe in the Middle Ages. It was used to create the most exquisite objects in church art, but gradually also finer versions of everyday objects like game pieces and knife handles.”
An Ancient Mosque unearthed by Archaeologists in Israel
The mosque was constructed circa 1200 years ago, when control of the region passed from Christian to Muslim rule. It consists of a square room, with a wall that faces Mecca and a niche that is half-circular and points south.
