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.
The bronze object, known as a die, is believed to have been utilized for crafting ornamental patterns to be affixed to a military helmet.
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.
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)
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 was a complicated process that involved removing the internal organs, treating the body with natron and wrapping it in linen.
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.
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.
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 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.”
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.