Byzantine monk chained with iron rings unearthed near Jerusalem
Byzantine monk chained with iron rings unearthed near Jerusalem A skeleton chained with iron rings was discovered at Khirbat el-Masani, about four kilometers northwest of Jerusalem, along the ancient route connecting Lod with Jerusalem via Nebi Samuel/Nabi Samwil. The 1500-year-old skeleton, chained with iron rings, belonged to a Byzantine monk. No doubt, he wanted to …
New study investigates the development of the Scandinavian gene pool over the latest 2000 years
New study investigates the development of the Scandinavian gene pool over the latest 2000 years A new study resolves the complex relations between geography, ancestry, and gene flow in Scandinavia – encompᴀssing the Roman Age, the Viking Age, and later periods. Researchers investigated a 2,000-year genetic transect through Scandinavia spanning the Iron Age to the …
Head Wounds of Medieval Victim Analyzed
Head Wounds of Medieval Victim Analyzed More than 700 years ago, a medieval “case of raw violence” ended a young man’s life with four sword blows to the head, according to a new study of the medieval “cold case.” The brutality of the wounds suggests the murder may have been “a case of overkill,” study …
Remains of Byzantine monastery found near Jerusalem
Remains of Byzantine monastery found near Jerusalem Archaeologists have found what they believe to be the remains of a Byzantine monastery outside the city of Beit Shemesh west of Jerusalem, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced Thursday. During the expansion of the Ramat Beit Shemesh neighborhood, archaeologists conducted a survey of the location and found the …
U.S. Museum Repatriates Sarcophagus to Egypt
U.S. Museum Repatriates Sarcophagus to Egypt An ancient wooden sarcophagus that was displayed at the Houston Museum of Natural Science has been returned to Egypt after US authorities determined it was looted years ago. The repatriation was part of Egyptian government efforts to stop the trafficking of its stolen antiquities. In 2021, authorities in Cairo …
Ancient Necropolis of 40 Tombs With Humans Buried in Pots Discovered in Corsica
Ancient Necropolis of 40 Tombs With Humans Buried in Pots Discovered in Corsica An ancient necropolis with 40 tombs, including cylindrical jars filled with human remains, has been discovered on the French island of Corsica. The people buried in the cemetery range from infants to adults, the archaeologists said. Located in the town of Île-Rousse …
For the first time in 2000 years, Biblical site where Jesus healed blind man to be excavated for public view
For the first time in 2000 years, the Biblical site where Jesus healed blind man to be excavated for public view Several Biblical sites have been identified through archaeology over the course of history. They hold huge historical importance and are often tied to a theological significance. Most of the sites were in their natural …
World’s Oldest Settlement Plan Found in Çatalhöyük
World’s Oldest Settlement Plan Found in “Çatalhöyük” With the beginning of the Holocene period, many lakes have dried up and have become suitable for settlement. It is one of the lake floors in the Konya Plain that dried up in the Holocene period. There have many mounds in this area. One of the most important …
Researchers identify bird species depicted in ancient, finely detailed Egyptian painting
Researchers identify bird species depicted in ancient, finely detailed Egyptian painting A masterpiece of ancient Egyptian art found in a palace is so finely detailed that researchers have been able to pinpoint the bird species it depicts. These images of the natural world likely created a space for relaxation and recreation in the palace. The …
Remains of a 3,700-year-old domed oven were discovered in the ancient city of Troy
Remains of a 3,700-year-old domed oven were discovered in the ancient city of Troy Remains of a 3,700-year-old domed oven were found in the ancient city of Troy, located in the Tevfikiye district of Çanakkale province, located in the northwestern part of Turkey. Professor Rüstem Aslan, the head of the excavation, who unearthed the 5,500-year-old …