Egyptian pharaoh’s 3,500-year-old mummy gets unwrapped digitally for the first time
Egyptian pharaoh’s 3,500-year-old mummy gets unwrapped digitally for first time The mummified body of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh has been studied for the first time in millennia after being digitally “unwrapped”. The mummy of AmenH๏τep I, who ruled from 1525 to 1504 BC, was found at a site in Deir el-Bahari 140 years ago. But …
Possible World War II Wreckage Uncovered in Sicily
Possible World War II Wreckage Uncovered in Sicily An archaeological dig in Sicily has uncovered traces of a lost World War II American heavy bomber sH๏τ down in 1943, and possible human remains that could lead to the identification of five airmen whose bodies were never recovered. The six-week dig that ended this week was …
Thousands of bones discovered in Vatican crypt in search for missing teenager
Thousands of bones discovered in Vatican crypt in search for missing teenager Bones were collected from the depths of the Vatican Saturday, the latest effort to solve the mystery of a 15-year-old girl who vanished 36 years ago. Representatives of the family of Emanuela Orlandi, who has been searching for the girl since she went …
Archaeology breakthrough after human remains found in the 2,000-year-old Aztec pyramid
Archaeology breakthrough after human remains found in 2,000-year-old Aztec pyramid The ancient Aztec civilisation has captured the imagination and intrigue of millions of people across the world. At one point, they were among the most advanced humans on the planet, leading the way in both fields of science and medicine. They built great cities for hundreds of thousands …
Archaeology breakthrough: 3,600-year-old ‘time capsule’ exposes ancient disaster
Archaeology breakthrough: 3,600-year-old ‘time capsule’ exposes ancient disaster The time capsule was preserved by the volcanic eruption of Santorini that rocked the Mediterranean and changed the course of history. It now may be the first instance of physical remains unearthed from among one of the tens of thousands of people who likely perished. The international …
Neanderthal Hand Axe Results in Steppe Mammoth Graveyard
Neanderthal Hand Axe Results in Steppe Mammoth Graveyard Archaeologists have unearthed the skeletons of five prehistoric mammoths at a site ‘where cave-dwellers dined 215,000 years ago after finding a Neanderthal axe in a Cotswolds field. Experts discovered the remains of five of the animals – two adults, two juveniles and an infant – at a …
A large Roman fort built by Caligula discovered near Amsterdam
A large Roman fort built by Caligula discovered near Amsterdam A large Roman fort believed to have played a key role in the successful invasion of Britain in AD43 has been discovered on the Dutch coast. A Roman legion of “several thousand” battle-ready soldiers were stationed in Velsen, 20 miles from Amsterdam, on the banks …
Traces of 2,250-Year-Old Settlement Found in England
Traces of 2,250-Year-Old Settlement Found in England The foundations of an Iron Age settlement have been uncovered during work to build a new roundabout. The discoveries, including pottery dating back about 2,250 years, came to light at the site of a junction near Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire. In August and September digs took place after surveys showed …
Water Surprise: Ancient Aqueduct Unearthed At Edge Of Roman Empire
Water Surprise: Ancient Aqueduct Unearthed At Edge Of Roman Empire Archaeologists have unearthed what they say is the easternmost aqueduct built by the Roman Empire. Researchers from the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia and from the University of Münster in Germany said they discovered the remains of the arched aqueduct in …
Detectorist finds 10,000 Roman coins in Huntingdon hoard
Detectorist finds 10,000 Roman coins in Huntingdon hoard A hoard of almost 10,000 Roman coins has been found in two pottery containers, nested inside each other “a bit like Russian dolls”. They were discovered by a metal detectorist in a field near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, in spring 2018. All the 9,724 coins were made of base metal …