Over 67 million-year-old tree fossil found in Shimla district in India
Over 67 million-year-old tree fossil found in Shimla district in India A tree fossil estimated to be over 67 million years old has been found near Kharapathar in the district, an expert said on Thursday. The fossilised tree belongs to the Mesozoic era, Hari Chauhan, curator of State Museum and a fossil expert who visited …
Unusual Roman Villa Uncovered in Northern England
Unusual Roman Villa Uncovered in Northern England BBC News reports that a large villa complex with its own bathhouse has been discovered at a construction site in northern England. Keith Emerick of Historic England said the house, which has a circular central room flanked by additional rooms, is the first of its kind to be …
In the UK found children’s shoes which is 600 years old
In the UK found children’s shoes which is 600 years old A child’s shoe discovered during an excavation in Devon maybe hundreds of years old. When archaeologists discovered the ancient footwear during a dig in Newton Abbot, they were shocked. The leather shoe, which has been well-preserved in the site’s clay soil, maybe from the …
Ancient Mayan pyramid destroyed in Belize by the construction company
Ancient Mayan pyramid destroyed in Belize by the construction company A construction company in Belize destroyed one of the oldest and most famous Mayan pyramids while digging for crushed rock for a road they were constructing. Authorities reported that the company was carrying out the work with bulldozers and backhoes, chipping away at the pyramid’s …
The sunken Roman city now lies beneath the waves off of Italy
The sunken Roman city now lies beneath the waves off of Italy The sunken city of the Caesars, which has been lost beneath the waves off Italy’s west coast for 1,700 years, has been revealed in stunning new pH๏τographs taken by divers who were given permission to explore the region. According to historians, Baiae was …
Monumental Neolithic Tomb Discovered in Saudi Arabia
Monumental Neolithic Tomb Discovered in Saudi Arabia According to a statement released by Taylor & Francis, the remains of a dog and 11 people have been found in a monumental tomb near the archaeological site of Al-Ula, which is located in northwestern Saudi Arabia. The discovery came from one of the projects in the large-scale …
Late Roman Era Sarcophagus Found By Turkish Farmer
Late Roman Era Sarcophagus Found By Turkish Farmer A project in Turkey to stop illegal excavations has resulted in the discovery of rare sarcophagi. To detect the looters, the authorities used the new surveillance technologies, which in turn led to these unexpected discoveries. The findings are related to Aphrodisias and may have originated from a …
Archaeologists discover a secret Aztec tunnel built 600 years ago by emperor Moctezuma
Archaeologists discover a secret Aztec tunnel built 600 years ago by emperor Moctezuma Archaeologists from the National Insтιтute of Anthropology and History (INAH) discovered 11 pre-Hispanic images in a tunnel in Ecatepec, México’s state capital, that is part of a colonial dike system. Petroglyphs and stucco relief panels were among the pH๏τos found on the …
Research uncovers how Christianity changed Anglo-Saxon burial practices
Research uncovers how Christianity changed Anglo-Saxon burial practices In a field three miles south of Cambridge, the bones of a mysterious Anglo-Saxon princess who died thirteen and a half centuries ago have been discovered. She died at the age of 16 and was buried with a small solid gold Christian cross encrusted with garnets on …
2,000-Year-Old Ancient Egyptian Child Mummy Revealed in Incredible Detail Through 3D Scanning Technology
2,000-Year-Old Ancient Egyptian Child Mummy Revealed in Incredible Detail Through 3D Scanning Technology The remains of a little child, about 5 years old, was mummified and buried in Egypt about 2,000 years ago. She was dressed in fine linen with circular earrings, a belt, and an amulet, and all of her internal organs were removed. …