Trunks of Fake Artifacts from the Middle East Seized at Heathrow
Trunks of Fake Artifacts from the Middle East Seized at Heathrow A number of objects confiscated by authorities and allegedly originating from the old Middle East have been described as fake. In July 2019, the Border Force intercepted a couple of trunks loaded with individually wrapped clay tablets, figures, and pots at Heathrow airport. The …
Rare Turtle Statue Found Submerged in Angkor Reservoir
Rare Turtle Statue Found Submerged in Angkor Reservoir Archaeologists in Cambodia have discovered a mᴀssive, century-old turtle statue in the temple complex of Angkor. On Wednesday, a carved, 56 by 93 centimeters (22-by-37 inches) carved stone turtle believed to date from the 10th century was discovered during digging at what was the site of a …
Eighteenth-Century Mᴀss Grave Unearthed in Romania
Eighteenth-Century Mᴀss Grave Unearthed in Romania A mᴀss grave from the eighteenth century was discovered in West Romania by the team of researchers from the West University of Timişoara according to a Romania-Insider report. The grave holds the remains of six adults and one child who are thought to have died during a plague outbreak …
Cat’s paw print found in Roman tile at Lincoln dig
Cat’s paw print found in Roman tile at Lincoln dig Archaeologists have discovered what could be the world’s oldest cat paw print. The imprint of four feline toes was found on a tile which dates back almost 2,000 years. It is believed the marks were caused when the tile was left out to dry by a …
2 Decades of archaeological research have shed light on an Anglo Saxon community that lived in England 1400 years ago
2 Decades of archaeological research have shed light on an Anglo Saxon community that lived in England 1400 years ago During the winter of 1816-1817 extreme storms swept away tons of sand and formed the vast dune fields surrounding the castle until today, on the beach below the Castle Bamburgh. This was not the only surprising …
Borgring: 1000-year-old Viking fortress uncovered in Denmark
Borgring: 1000-year-old Viking fortress uncovered in Denmark In Borgring, Denmark, archaeologists have uncovered a nearly circular Danish ring fortress, dating from 975-980. It is believed that the fortress was built during the reign of Harald Bluetooth – the Danish king, who also was credited with the country’s first unification. In Denmark the Borgring Fortress was …
Clare man discovers cliff fort near his home while flying a drone in Ireland
Clare man discovers cliff fort near his home while flying a drone in Ireland A respected software maker and drone operator have discovered an unexplained cliff near his home in Co Clare. During the present lockdown Matthiew Kelly, a satellite, communication, and electronics specialist, worked a drone near Crag, Lahinch when he made his archeological …
Why ISIS Hates Archaeology and Blew Up Ancient Iraqi Palace
Why ISIS Hates Archaeology and Blew Up Ancient Iraqi Palace The broken remains of Nimrud tell numerous people different things. To Sheikh Abdullah Saleh, a custodian of the ancient site until he was chased away by Islamic State extremists two years ago, they represent nothing but destruction and loss. The hulking piles of rock are a …
France digs up bones from 6,000-year-old ‘mᴀssacre’
France digs up bones from 6,000-year-old ‘mᴀssacre’ Archaeologists had discovered the remains of victims from a 6,000-year-old mᴀssacre in Alsace in eastern France that was likely carried out by “furious ritualized warriors”. The bones of the 6,000- year-old genocide in Alsace, in north-eastern France have been found by archeologists. According to a team from the …
Rome Sinkhole Makes Extraordinary Archaeological Find
Rome Sinkhole Makes Extraordinary Archaeological Find The Roman Archaeologists have confirmed that the sinkhole that opened up in front of the Pantheon in recent days has brought to light the ancient imperial flooring in Piazza Della Rotonda. In addition, the discovery of the seven travertine slabs, which are situated at about 2.5 meters below piazza …