‘It’s a dream’: 4 Roman swords likely stolen as war booty 1,900 years ago discovered in Israeli cave
‘It’s a dream’: 4 Roman swords likely stolen as war booty 1,900 years ago discovered in Israeli cave Archaeologists in Israel have discovered four well-preserved 1,900-year-old Roman swords lodged in a crevice inside a cave in the Judaean Desert — weapons that rebel Jewish forces likely seized in battle and later hid. Of the four …
2,700-year-old ‘extremely well preserved’ skeleton found in fortress in Turkey may be an earthquake victim
2,700-year-old ‘extremely well preserved’ skeleton found in fortress in Turkey may be an earthquake victim Archaeologists in Turkey have unearthed the skeleton of an elite individual who may have met an untimely death during an earthquake in the region 2,700 years ago. Wearing jewelry and surrounded by weapons and artifacts, such as a double-sided inscription, …
Astonishing discovery in Kazakhstan: Bronze Age girl buried with more than 150 animal ankle bones
Astonishing discovery in Kazakhstan: Bronze Age girl buried with more than 150 animal ankle bones Archaeologists in eastern Kazakhstan have unearthed a Bronze Age burial mound of a girl surrounded by various grave goods in the Ainabulak-Temirsu Necropolis. The young girl was laid to rest with a number of peculiar grave goods, including 180 animal …
Archaeologists in Norway found an arrow that was likely trapped in ice for 4,000 years
Archaeologists in Norway found an arrow that was likely trapped in ice for 4,000 years Archaeologists in Norway discovered an arrow shaft that appears to be from the Stone Age, meaning it is approximately 4,000 years old. The discovery was made on the side of Mount Lauvhøe, which stands at just over 6,500 feet in …
Rudra – Mighty Hindu God Of Death, Destruction, Hunting Who Heals Mortal Diseases
Rudra – Mighty Hindu God Of Death, Destruction, Hunting Who Heals Mortal Diseases In the Rig Veda, an ancient Indian collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns, some of them are dedicated to a powerful and complex god Rudra, praised as the ‘mightiest of the mighty.’ He is Lord of Yoga, the one who restores the wholeness …
DNA Reveals – One Of Sunken Warship Vasa’s Crewmen Was A Woman
DNA Reveals – One Of Sunken Warship Vasa’s Crewmen Was A Woman When the human remains found on board the Swedish warship Vasa were investigated, it was initially determined that the skeleton designated “G” was a man. New research now shows that the skeleton is actually from a woman. About thirty people died when Vasa …
Rare 2,000-Year-Old Roman Hoard Discovered In Suffolk
Rare 2,000-Year-Old Roman Hoard Discovered In Suffolk Archaeologists report a rare discovery of late Roman pewter plates, platters, bowls, and a cup that have been made in Euston, in the west of Suffolk, UK. The remains of the vessels were buried in a pit and carefully stacked, suggesting that they were placed as a single …
1500-year-old gold treasure discovered by metal detectorist: This is the gold find of the century in Norway
1500-year-old gold treasure discovered by metal detectorist: “This is the gold find of the century in Norway” A Norwegian man had barely unwrapped his new metal detector when he discovered what experts have described as the “gold find of the century.” Erlend Bore, 51, told NBC News by telephone Thursday that he took up the …
Ancient Roman city was violently destroyed. Now, its huge plaza has been unearthed
Ancient Roman city was violently destroyed. Now, its huge plaza has been unearthed The ruins of an enormous Roman plaza — which dates back around 2,000 years — were recently unearthed in Spain. It is the oldest known public square ever found in the interior of the Iberian Peninsula, which encompᴀsses Spain, Portugal and part of France, …
Archaeologists discover 1,000-year-old mummy in Peru
Archaeologists discover 1,000-year-old mummy in Peru Archaeologists have discovered a 1,000-year-old mummy — believed to be of an adult individual — in Peru’s capital, Lima. The mummy, which was discovered at the Huaca Pucllana archaeological site in the upscale Miraflores neighborhood, was found alongside two ceramic vessels and textiles. The discovery becomes the latest in …