Bizarre French inspiration of Stonehenge as slab origins confirmed
Bizarre French inspiration of Stonehenge as slab origins confirmed Some experts believe that the ancient monument was used as a cemetery for more than 500 years, and some suggest that it may be of spiritual importance, due to the encompᴀssing horseshoe arrangement being aligned to the sunset of the winter solstice and the opposing sunrise of …
High-Tech Equipment Leads to Discovery of Lost City in Cambodian Jungle
High-Tech Equipment Leads to Discovery of Lost City in Cambodian Jungle Each year, hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world flock to Cambodia to visit the famous Angkor Wat temple. But it appears that there may soon be new sites to visit, as research has revealed details of medieval cities under the …
Mᴀssive Structure Found Buried in Sands of Petra
Mᴀssive Structure Found Buried in Sands of Petra According to a new study based on satellite imaging to map the ancient city, archaeologists have found the monumental building hidden under the sands of Petra. A mᴀssive 184-footed platform was revealed by satellite surveys of the city, with an interior platform that was paved with flagstones, …
Archaeology breakthrough: Scientists discover chilling ‘nest’ of ancient humans in a cave
Archaeology breakthrough: Scientists discover chilling ‘nest’ of ancient humans in a cave The discovery was made in a cave in France, which contained the remains of prehistoric hunter-gatherers who died some 30,000 years ago. First discovered 20 years ago, the Grotte de Cussac cave is located in the southwest of the country. Frequented by members of the Gravettian …
Mᴀssive Kingdom of Judah government complex uncovered near US Embᴀssy in Jerusalem
Mᴀssive Kingdom of Judah government complex uncovered near US Embᴀssy in Jerusalem Researchers in Israel have discovered a stunning ancient site near the U.S. Embᴀssy in Jerusalem. The discovery was made in Arnona, the affluent neighborhood in southern Jerusalem where the embᴀssy is located. The Israeli Antiquities Authority has sent a message to Israel’s times …
Archaeology breakthrough: ‘Incredible’ discovery of the oldest remains of English royals
Archaeology breakthrough: ‘Incredible’ discovery of the oldest remains of English royals The remains of the English royalty of 1,000 years ago were discovered by the archeologists-the oldest find of the kind and a new light on the royal family history. One of the most significant archeological findings in the last few years is that the …
North sea reveals forest buried for 7,000 years and human footprints
North sea reveals forest buried for 7,000 years and human footprints The surge and flood of the North Sea have uncovered an archeological mystery of the Britain past – the remains of hunter-gatherers chasing wildlife through a long-lost wood. An ancient woodland, dating more than 7,000 years and submerged under the sand for centuries, is …
Ancient bones in disturbed peat bogs are rotting away, alarming archaeologists
Ancient bones in disturbed peat bogs are rotting away, alarming archaeologists LUND, SWEDEN—According to a Science Magazine report, researchers led by Adam Boethius of Lund University found that preservation conditions at a Mesolithic site in southern Sweden have deteriorated significantly in the 75 years since excavations first began there. Ageröd is one of many peat …
2,100-Year-Old King’s Mausoleum Discovered in China
2,100-Year-Old King’s Mausoleum Discovered in China An elaborate mausoleum that was built for a king 2,100 years ago has been unearthed in China. Archaeologists discovered numerous precious treasures from jade artifacts and musical instruments to life-sized decorated chariots and weapons, which were buried with king Liu Fei in an area of modern-day Xuyi County. Liu …
Greece: Ancient theatre unearthed on the island of Lefkada
Greece: Ancient theatre unearthed on the island of Lefkada After archeological excavations on Koulmos hill in Lefkada, a huge new ancient theater was discovered, test sections were cut in the area, specifically on the hill ‘s northeast slope which forms a downward amphitheatric hollow, ending in a long, flat section. Archaeological excavations on the Ionian island …