The oldest Buddhist apsidal temple of the country found in Swat
Oldest Buddhist apsidal temple of country found in Swat A team of Pakistani and Italian archaeologists have found a 2300-year-old Apsidal temple of the Buddhist period and a treasure in the Bazira city of Barikot tehsil, Swat district in Pakistan. The location of these artefacts is in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Know more about the …
The MINI terracotta army: Hundreds of small warrior statues found in a 2100-year-old pit in China
The MINI terracotta army: Hundreds of small warrior statues found in 2100-year-old pit in China Inside a 2,100-year-old pit in China, archaeologists have discovered a miniature army of sorts: carefully arranged chariots and mini statues of cavalry, watchtowers, infantry and musicians. They look like a miniaturized version of the Terracotta Army — a collection of …
Could cosmic rays unlock the secret tomb of China’s Qin Shi Huang guarded by terracotta warriors?
Could cosmic rays unlock the secret tomb of China’s Qin Shi Huang guarded by terracotta warriors? Cosmic rays may be used to scan the sealed tomb of China’s First Emperor — long rumoured to contain ᴅᴇᴀᴅly traps and an ancient map with liquid mercury rivers. Buried under a 249-feet-high pyramidal mound, the tomb lies within …
Neolithic site of Monte D’Accoddi: Is This European Megalithic Altar the Oldest Pyramid in the World?
Neolithic site of Monte D’Accoddi: Is This European Megalithic Altar the Oldest Pyramid in the World? Monte d’Accoddi is a Neolithic archaeological site in northern Sardinia, located in the territory of Sᴀssari. The site consists of a mᴀssive raised stone platform thought to have been an altar. It was constructed by the Ozieri culture or earlier, with the oldest parts dated to …
British or Irish reached the remote Faroe Islands before Vikings
British or Irish reached remote Faroe Islands before Vikings People from Britain or Ireland may have reached the remote Faroe Islands before the Vikings, according to new evidence. Historically, the North Atlantic archipelago was part of the Viking world and its inhabitants speak a language derived from Old Norse. Now, evidence has emerged that people …
Researchers confirm: The Largest Pyramid in Mexico has been found
Researchers confirm: The Largest Pyramid in Mexico has been found Researchers in Mexico have discovered an immense pyramid, even larger than Teotihuacan’s Pyramid of the Sun. It’s 75 meters in height and was explored by specialists from the National Insтιтute of Anthropology and History. It is located in the acropolis of Tonina, Chiapas and is …
5,000-Year-Old Rock Art Depicting Celestial Bodies Revealed in Siberia
5,000-Year-Old Rock Art Depicting “Celestial Bodies” Revealed in Siberia Some 5,000 years ago, artists in Siberia drew some of the most sophisticated artwork the region has ever seen. The ancient artists were depicting humanoid figurines with strange halos and horns and ensured their message was inscribed in history. Analysis of the art has revealed the …
Neanderthals Were Altering the Landscape at Least 125,000 Years Ago, New Evidence Suggests
Neanderthals Were Altering the Landscape at Least 125,000 Years Ago, New Evidence Suggests Researchers at an archaeological site in Germany may have discovered the earliest evidence of hominins, or early humans, transforming their surroundings, they said Wednesday. Specifically, they identified a distinct footprint of Neanderthal activities near a large body of water in the region …
Incredible 5,500-year-old tomb discovery is ‘find of a lifetime
Incredible 5,500-year-old tomb discovery is ‘find of a lifetime’ It appears as if Meath is in the midst of a golden age of archaeological discovery after the unearthing of a 5,500-year-old megalithic pᴀssage tomb at Dowth Hall. After last week’s incredible discovery of a previously uncharted henge site near Newgrange in Co Meath, another fascinating find nearby …
The Venus of Hohle Fels is the oldest statue depicting a woman’s figure
The Venus of Hohle Fels is the oldest statue depicting a woman’s figure The Venus of Hohle Fels is 2.4 inches in height and was carved from the tusk of a woolly mammoth tusk. It has been pieced together from six fragments found in a cluster, about 10 feet below ground, although the left arm …