Monumental Roman complex discovered in France
Monumental Roman complex discovered in France In the city of Reims in northeastern France, archaeologists have discovered an ancient Roman-era monumental complex dating from the 2nd – 3rd century AD. The structure consists of two porticoed galleries 65 ft lengthy forming the arms of a U. Greater than 20 rooms occupy the galleries, from corridors …
A 1,400-year-old mural of 2-faced men unearthed in Peru may allude to ‘cosmic realms’
A 1,400-year-old mural of 2-faced men unearthed in Peru may allude to ‘cosmic realms’ Two murals of two-faced men holding unusual treasures — including a goblet that hummingbirds are drinking from, a detail that may allude to sacrifice and “cosmic realms” — were recently discovered at the 1,400-year-old archaeological site of Pañamarca in coastal Peru. …
Prehistoric Rock Art Discovered in Western Turkey
Prehistoric Rock Art Discovered in Western Turkey New paintings believed to be from the prehistoric era have come to light during the ongoing studies on Mount Latmos (Beşparmak), home to significant rock paintings from ancient times. Located in the western province of Aydın, the Latmos region is one of the places that attracts attention with …
Hiker found a place of holy worship at an alтιтude of 2,590 meters in the Swiss Alps
Hiker found a place of holy worship at an alтιтude of 2,590 meters in the Swiss Alps A trekking enthusiast stumbled upon an ancient Roman coin buried in rubble in a remote area high in the Alps in the Swiss Canton of Bern. After reporting the finding to the local archeological unit, a whole hoard …
In Medieval burial ground, a rare embroidered Deisis depicting Jesus Christ was discovered
In Medieval burial ground, a rare embroidered Deisis depicting Jesus Christ was discovered Russian archaeologists have uncovered a rare embroidered Deisis depicting Jesus Christ in a medieval burial ground. 46 graves have been dug up during excavations; one of them contained a woman who was buried with an embroidered Deisis depicting Jesus Christ and John …
Roman Lead Coffin Unearthed in Northern England
Roman Lead Coffin Unearthed in Northern England Skeletal remains of a Roman aristocrat have been unearthed in a “truly extraordinary” hidden cemetery dating back 1,600 years. Bones belonging to the high-status woman were discovered in an ancient lead coffin during a dig in the town of Garforth, near Leeds. Archaeologists said the “once in a lifetime” …
17th-Century Coin Hoard Uncovered in Poland
17th-Century Coin Hoard Uncovered in Poland A metal detectorist searching for discarded tractor parts on a Polish farm discovered a completely different type of valuable metal: A spectacular hoard of 17th-century coins buried beneath the soil. The hoard — a vast stash of about 1,000 copper coins — was found in late February near the …
When Did Hominins Begin to Produce Tools?
When Did Hominins Begin to Produce Tools? Monkeys in southern Thailand use rocks to pound open oil palm nuts, inadvertently shattering stone pieces off their makeshift nutcrackers. These flakes resemble some sharp-edged stone tools presumed to have been created on purpose by ancient hominids, researchers say. Thailand’s long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis) produce shards that could …
Netherlands’s unique treasure finds of medieval gold jewelry and silver coins
Netherlands’s unique treasure finds of medieval gold jewelry and silver coins The Rijksmuseum van Oudheden (the National Museum of Antiquities) in the Netherlands has announced that a unique treasure of 1000-year-old gold jewelry and silver coins has been found and will be public as part of a new exhibition. The hoard was found in 2021 …
Unique tombs wrapped in high-quality fabrics and painted bodies were discovered at monumental temple in Peru
Unique tombs wrapped in high-quality fabrics and painted bodies were discovered at a monumental temple in Peru Unique tombs wrapped in high-quality fabrics and painted bodies were discovered at the monumental temple in Peru. Located on the Cerro Colorado hill near the city of Barranca, Peru, four mysterious mounds were identified as spots with potential …