Researchers have unveiled text concealed beneath an intricate decorative layer of gold leaf on a page of the famous Blue Qur’an
Researchers have unveiled text concealed beneath an intricate decorative layer of gold leaf on a page of the famous Blue Qur’an Using multispectral imaging techniques, researchers from the Zayed National Museum have uncovered text hidden beneath an intricate layer of gold leaf on a page of the Blue Qur’an, one of the world’s best-known Quranic …
Scientists Find Aztec ‘Death Whistles’ do Weird Things to the Listeners’ Brains
Scientists Find Aztec ‘Death Whistles’ do Weird Things to the Listeners’ Brains New research reveals that one of the Aztecs’ most chilling artefacts, clay death whistles, which resemble a human skull and produce a scream-like sound, not only frightened listeners in ancient times, but also had a profound effect on the human brain’s ability to increase …
A section of one of Britain’s most important Roman roads unearthed under Old Kent Road in south-east London
A section of one of Britain’s most important Roman roads unearthed under Old Kent Road in south-east London Archaeologists have found a section of a Roman road under Old Kent Road in south-east London, part of one of the most important roads built during the Roman period. The 2,000-year-old road, known as Watling Street, was part …
For the first time, researchers discovered bioarchaeological evidence of familial embalming in early modern France
For the first time, researchers discovered bioarchaeological evidence of familial embalming in early modern France A unique discovery has revealed new insights into the burial rituals of early modern Western Europe: For the first time, researchers have been able to provide bioarchaeological evidence of the familial embalming of infants and adults in early modern France. …
1500-year-old Stunning Pendant Amulet Depicting the Prophet Solomon Spearing the Devil on Horseback Found in Türkiye
1500-year-old Stunning Pendant Amulet Depicting the Prophet Solomon Spearing the Devil on Horseback Found in Türkiye During the excavations in the ancient city of Hadrianopolis in Eskipazar district of Karabük, Türkiye, an amulet from the 5th century A.D. depicting the Prophet Solomon spearing the devil on horseback was unearthed. The ancient city, which served as …
Researchers found evidence of the use of medicinal herbs in the Grotte des Pigeons Cave in Morocco dating back 15,000 years
Researchers found evidence of the use of medicinal herbs in the Grotte des Pigeons Cave in Morocco dating back 15,000 years Morocco’s National Insтιтute of Archaeology and Heritage has announced an important discovery that will enhance our understanding of ancient healing practices and shed light on humanity’s medical history. Researchers have found evidence of the use of medicinal herbs in …
1800 Years Old Roman Milestone Used as Seat at Turkish Mosque
1800 Years Old Roman Milestone Used as Seat at Turkish Mosque A milestone from the Roman Emperor Gordianus III period, which dates to 239 AD, was discovered in the Fatsa district of Ordu province in northeastern Türkiye. Roman milestones, or “milliarium,” were significant landmarks along the extensive road system of the Roman Empire. These stone …
2,300-year-old Punic tomb complex found during works on car park for staff
2,300-year-old Punic tomb complex found during works on car park for staff A 2,300-year-old Punic tomb was discovered during work in a car park near Mater Dei Hospital in Msida, Malta. The archaeological discovery was made during trenching works near Mater Dei Hospital while preparing the site for the installation of a new potable water …
Lidar Technology Reveals a 3,000-year-old Secret Mayan City with Full of Pyramids and Plazas
Lidar Technology Reveals a 3,000-year-old Secret Mayan City with Full of Pyramids and Plazas Tulane University researchers used laser-guided imaging to uncover vast unexplored Maya settlements in Campeche, Mexico, revealing more than 6,500 pre-Hispanic structures, including a previously unknown large city with stone pyramids. The ability to examine large regions from the comfort of a laboratory …
Mystery of the World’s Oldest Map on a Nearly 3,000-year-old Babylonian Tablet Finally Solved
Mystery of the World’s Oldest Map on a Nearly 3,000-year-old Babylonian Tablet Finally Solved A recent British Museum video reveals that the “oldest map of the world in the world” on a clay tablet from Babylon was deciphered to reveal a surprisingly familiar story. The oldest globe ever found is the Imago Mundi, a Babylonian map of …