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 …
A Lost Japanese Village Has Been Uncovered in the British Columbia Wilderness
A Lost Japanese Village Has Been Uncovered in the British Columbia Wilderness In 2004, archaeology professor Robert Muckle was alerted to a site within the forests of British Columbia’s North Shore mountains, where a few old cans and a sawblade had been discovered. He suspected the area was once home to a historic logging camp, …
A 5,000-Year-Old Settlement Found Near Mysterious Sanxingdui Ruins, China
A 5,000-Year-Old Settlement Found Near Mysterious Sanxingdui Ruins, China On Tuesday, Chinese archaeologists revealed they had discovered an important site next to the ruins of Sanxingdui, which they claim to be a settlement about 5,000 years old. For its striking resemblance to the main character in the Angry Birds mobile app, an ancient clay pig …
Roman Fort Identified in Northern England
Roman Fort Identified in Northern England Burscough, England —Ansa reports that the site of a first-century A.D. Roman fort in northwestern England has received official recognition from Historic England, a government body dedicated to historic preservation. The ruins comprise a 30,000 sq m fort, roads, and a smaller fortlet and experts believe the find will …