Unique ‘Excalibur’ Sword Found Upright in Ground Unearthed in Spain Holds Islamic Origins
Unique ‘Excalibur’ Sword Found Upright in Ground Unearthed in Spain Holds Islamic Origins Researchers have finally unraveled the mysteries of the historical sword discovered in Spain 30 years ago, which they named ‘Excalibur’ because of its location, which evokes similarities with the legendary sword of King Arthur. The iron sword was first discovered stuck in …
‘4,200-year-old Zombie grave’ discovered in Germany
‘4,200-year-old Zombie grave’ discovered in Germany Archaeologists excavating in East Germany have found a 4,200-year-old grave near Oppin in Saxony-Anhalt containing the skeleton of a man believed to be at risk of becoming a “zombie”. A supposed zombie grave, dating back thousands of years, shedding light on the supersтιтious practices of Bronze Age Europeans. The …
A sculpture of a snake-bodied Roman-German deity was discovered in Stuttgart
A sculpture of a snake-bodied Roman-German deity was discovered in Stuttgart A sculpture of a snake-bodied Roman-German deity was discovered at the Roman fort in Stuttgart, Germany. Since the beginning of the year, excavations have been taking place at the Roman fort on Altenburger Steige in Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt under the expert supervision of the State Office …
3,300-Year-Old Hitтιтe Cuneiform Tablet Found In Büklükale Deciphered!
3,300-Year-Old Hitтιтe Cuneiform Tablet Found In Büklükale Deciphered! A 3,300-year-old Hitтιтe cuneiform tablet found in Büklükale, Turkey, has finally been deciphered and sheds new light on the ancient Hitтιтe civilization. The tablet is inscribed with 70 lines of text. The form of the cuneiform characters suggests that it originates from the Hitтιтe kingdom, dating back …
Young Boy Discovers Rare Ancient Roman Treasure In SusSєx, UK
Young Boy Discovers Rare Ancient Roman Treasure In SusSєx, UK Children are often curious by nature, and they tend to pay attention to things adults would not even bother looking at. The world of archaeology has seen numerous remarkable discoveries made by young enthusiasts, and 12-year-old Rowan Brannan is the latest addition to this list. …
Unique Viking Age sword found in Norway
Unique Viking Age sword found in Norway A piece of a sword was found last year on a farm in Gausel, in Stavanger, on Norway‘s west coast, this year another metal detector enthusiast found a large sword fragment. Not only did the two pieces just fit together, but they also turned out to be parts …
Japan Researchers Uncover Lost Villa Believed to Belong to First Roman Emperor
Japan Researchers Uncover Lost Villa Believed to Belong to First Roman Emperor Researchers from the University of Tokyo have discovered a nearly 2,000-year-old building at a site with ancient Roman ruins buried in volcanic ash in southern Italy. The team believes it could have been a villa owned by the first Roman Emperor, Augustus (63 …
The sensational second discovery in Croatia: Greek-Illyrian Helmet 2500 years old
The sensational second discovery in Croatia: Greek-Illyrian Helmet 2500 years old Archaeologists found a 2500-year-old Greek-Ilyrian helmet during excavations in the Gomila area in the town of Zakotorac on Croatia’s Pelješac peninsula. The same team that found the Greek-Ilyrian helmet in 2020, in the same place, has found the next helmet, which according to the …
Medieval Lincoln imp found in hidden trapdoor above toilet
Medieval Lincoln imp found in hidden trapdoor above toilet Tracy and Rory Vorster living in Lincoln, England, have discovered a trapdoor in their bathroom with a grotesque face bearing a striking resemblance to the local icon, the Lincoln Imp. An imp is a legendary creature from European mythology that resembles a fairy or a demon …
Ancient tomb discovered under parking lot greenery in Japan
Ancient tomb discovered under parking lot greenery in Japan Shrubbery intended to illuminate a corner of a nondescript parking lot in Japan’s Nara prefecture turned out to be hiding the tomb of an elite figure from ancient times. Archaeologists uncovered numerous artifacts after removing centuries of soil from the stone burial chamber, including two iron …