Archaeologists Unearthed the tomb of a Giant Warrior, horses and a witch in Germany
Archaeologists Unearthed the tomb of a Giant Warrior, horses and a witch in Germany Close to a burial ground in Theiben, a little town in Germany an unbelievable revelation was made. Two bodies were found close to each other with one being of a goliath and the other being of a young lady accepted to …
Ancient Humans Tamed Fire as Early as 1 Million Years Ago, Study Suggests
Ancient Humans Tamed Fire as Early as 1 Million Years Ago, Study Suggests An artificial intelligence tool has revealed hidden evidence of ancient fire at a 1-million-year-old archaeological site in Israel. Applying the technology at other sites could revolutionise our understanding of when and where humans first began controlling fire, which is widely considered to …
Medieval Coin Minted in Norway Found in Hungary
Medieval Coin Minted in Norway Found in Hungary A metal detectorist has discovered a small silver coin marked with the name of a famous Viking king. However, it was unearthed not in Scandinavia, but in southern Hungary, where it was lost almost 1,000 years ago. The find has baffled archaeologists, who have struggled to explain …
A trove of 13,000 Artifacts Sheds Light on Enigmatic Chinese Civilization
A trove of 13,000 Artifacts Sheds Light on Enigmatic Chinese Civilization For hundreds of years, the Sanxingdui culture flourished in what is now southwest China, producing ornate bronze masks and precious wares before vanishing abruptly around 1100 or 1200 B.C.E. Believed to be part of the broader Shu state, the civilization continues to fascinate more …
Deep-Sea Robot Reveals Treasures of $20 Billion San Jose Wreck
Deep-Sea Robot Reveals Treasures of $20 Billion San Jose Wreck The legendary galleon is thought to be carrying 200 tons of gold, silver and precious stones. Now, there are new pictures of the deep-sea treasure. The contents of the historic San Jose galleon, which sank more than 300 years ago, still make the hearts of …
17th-Century British Shipwreck Found in International Waters
17th-Century British Shipwreck Found in International Waters The discovery of a shipwrecked warship that sank while carrying a future king has been hailed as the most important maritime find since the Mary Rose. The Gloucester ran aground off the coast of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, in 1682, nearly killing the Duke of York, who became King …
Remains of Thousands of Iron Age Frogs Uncovered in England
Remains of Thousands of Iron Age Frogs Uncovered in England An unprecedented trove of 8,000 bones presents archaeologists at a road dig with a prehistoric mystery Archaeologists working near the site of an iron age home near Cambridge were perplexed when they uncovered a vast trove of frog skeletons. Quite why more than 8,000 bones …
65,000-year-old ‘Swiss Army knife’ reveals the key to early human survival
65,000-year-old ‘Swiss Army knife’ reveals the key to early human survival The presence of ancient multi-tools in southern Africa may suggest that communication between ancient humans spanned long distances, according to a study published in Scientific Reports on Thursday. But ancient humans weren’t only talking to each other, the research found, they were also sharing …
Remains of Possible Early Muslims Identified in Syria
Remains of Possible Early Muslims Identified in Syria A new study combining archaeological, historical and bioarchaeological data provides new insights into the early Islamic period in modern-day Syria. The research team was planning to focus on a much older time period but came across what they believe to be the remains of early Muslims in …
Archaeologists uncover coffins that have been shut for 2,500 years; it’s Saqqara again
Archaeologists uncover coffins that have been shut for 2,500 years; it’s Saqqara again In 2020, archaeologists in Egypt unsealed a mummy coffin sealed 2,500 years ago in front of a live audience in Egypt. The mummy was wrapped in an ornate burial cloth, which had been decorated to resemble a deceased priest’s face. Greg Lewis, …