Archaeologists in Mexico Discover Treasure of Mayan Civilization and Giant Sloth Fossils in a Vast Underwater Cave
Archaeologists in Mexico Discover Treasure of Mayan Civilization and Giant Sloth Fossils in a Vast Underwater Cave Following 10 months of intensive exploration, Mexican scientists discovered the largest flooded cave system – and it’s truly an underwater wonderland. This sprawling, sunken labyrinth, stretching an astounding 347 km (216 miles) of subterranean caverns, is not only a …
Ritual Site Dedicated to Mesopotamian War God Discovered in Iraq
Ritual Site Dedicated to Mesopotamian War God Discovered in Iraq At the site of Girsu (also known as Tello) in Iraq, archeologists recently uncovered a 5,000-year-old cultic region that hosted fiery feasts, animal sacrifices and ritual processions dedicated to Ningirsu, a Mesopotamian warrior-god. Archeologists excavated over 300 broken ceremonial ceramic cups, bowls, pots, and spouted …
The Mystery behind the 18 Giant Skeletons found in the USA
The Mystery behind the 18 Giant Skeletons found in the USA 18 Strange Skeletons Found in Wisconsin Nine-foot Skeletons with Huge Heads and Strange Facial Features Shocked Scientists When They Were Uncovered 107 Year Ago Scientists are remaining stubbornly silent about a lost race of giants found in burial mounds near Lake Delavan, Wisconsin, in …
2,000-Year-Old Sundial Unearthed in Roman Town
2,000-Year-Old Sundial Unearthed in Roman Town A rare and intact 2,000-year-old Roman sundial was discovered in central Italy, engraved with the name of the man who commissioned it. Researchers from the University of Cambridge made the find during an excavation in the Roman town of Interamna Lirenas, near Monte Cᴀssino. Inscribed on the sundial is …
Lost Medieval Chapel Unearthed 370 Years After Destruction
Lost Medieval Chapel Unearthed 370 Years After Destruction The ruins of an old medieval chapel, comparable to some of the greatest in Europe, have been uncovered at Auckland Castle in County Durham, North East England. Historical documents show that a two-storey chapel, described as ‘sumptuously constructed’ and ‘exceedingly good,’ was built at Auckland Castle, Bishop …
1.5-Million-Year-Old Footprints Reveal Human Ancestor Walked Like Us
1.5-Million-Year-Old Footprints Reveal Human Ancestor Walked Like Us Homo erectus last walked through the Earth for thousands of years, but our fossil ancestors likely had a few behaviours in common with humans today. In a new study, researchers have examined a set of 1.5-million-year-old footprints discovered in Kenya, revealing new insight on how they moved …
The 200,000-year-old city found in Southern Africa may rewrite history
The 200,000-year-old city found in Southern Africa may rewrite history In South Africa, about 150 km west of port Maputo, Mozambique, a giant stone city has been discovered. It became possible to determine the age of the site by measuring the erosion rate of the dolerite. The 1500 square kilometer metropolis was believed to have …
Ancient City found atop huge Rock in Srilanka
Ancient City found atop huge Rock in Srilanka Sigiriya (The Lion Mountain) is often considered to be the eighth wonders of the world and an ancient stone fortress used by a king of Sri Lanka as a site to build his palace and hide from attacks by his Enemy brother. Located in Sri Lanka’s central …
3000-year-old Nimrud lens could rewrite the history of science
3000-year-old Nimrud lens could rewrite the history of science The lens of Nimrud is a rock crystal object, 3000 years old, which Sir John Layard found in 1850 at the ᴀssyrian Nimrud Palace in modern Iraq. Since its discovery over a century ago, scientists and archaeologists have been discussing how the lens has been used …
What is the mysterious handbag seen in Ancient Carvings Across Cultures carried by the Gods
What is the mysterious handbag seen in Ancient Carvings Across Cultures carried by the Gods Many pieces of art found on cave walls dating back to the end of the Ice Age have resembled what is known today as a handbag or purse. The design persisted in ruins of ancient Turkish temples, Maori decorations of …