The cache of Ancient coins and Jewelry From the time of Alexander the Great discovered
The cache of Ancient coins and Jewelry From the time of Alexander the Great discovered he explorers of the grotto in Israel discovered a small cache of coins and jewellery from the time of Alexander the Great that archaeologists believe was hidden by refugees during an ancient war. Eitan Klein of the Israeli Antiquities Authority said …
An 18th-century ship under the world trade center new york
An 18th-century ship under the world trade center new york In the midst of this tragic event and chaos, however, cleanups found something amazing in the attack on the World Trade Center (WTC), took place on 11 September 2001. Archaeologists found the remains of a big boat’s hull underneath the ruins of the Twin Towers in …
Over 6000 ancient tombs discovered by archaeologists in China
Over 6000 ancient tombs discovered by archaeologists in China CHENGDU, May 14 (Xinhua) — More than 6,000 ancient tombs dating back between the Warring States Period (475 B.C.-221 B.C.) and the Ming Dynasty (1368―1644）have been discovered in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, local archaeological authorities said Thursday. In China, archaeologists have found thousands of burials on …
Underwater robot finds shipwreck with treasure worth up to $17B
Underwater robot finds shipwreck with treasure worth up to $17B Researchers have released new details about the discovery of a centuries-old shipwreck holding up to $17 billion worth of sunken treasure off the coast of Colombia. Just don’t ask them to mark the spot with an “X” on any map. The Spanish galleon San Jose, often called …
Hillfort revealed to be the largest Pictish site ever discovered in Scotland
Hillfort revealed to be the largest Pictish site ever discovered in Scotland The fort, overlooking the small village of Rhynie, is believed to be one of the largest ancient settlements ever discovered in Scotland. Researchers think that as many as 4,000 people may have lived in more than 800 huts on the Tap O’Noth in …
The Mystery Of Cahokia Mounds, North America’s First City
The Mystery Of Cahokia Mounds, North America’s First City Long before Christopher Columbus “discovered” North America, the mounds of Cahokia stood tall and formed the continent’s first city in recorded history. In fact, during its height in the 12th century, Cahokia Mounds was larger in population than London. It spread across six square miles and …
This Gecko Has Been Trapped In Amber For 100 Million Years
This Gecko Has Been Trapped In Amber For 100 Million Years Researchers at the University of Oregon state and the Natural History Museum in London confirmed that they had found the oldest known gecko fossil with life-like pieces after 100 million years of the amber-buried skeleton. The tiny foot of this ancient lizard also displays …
Armchair archaeologists are discovering ancient historic sites during the lockdown
Armchair archaeologists are discovering ancient historic sites during the lockdown Volunteer archaeologists working from home are revealing hitherto uncharted prehistoric burial mounds, Roman roads, and medieval farms, using LiDAR technology. This just goes to show what can be achieved working from home during a pandemic, history in the making. Businesses and companies have all had to …
Norway’s melting ice is revealing priceless ancient artifacts
Norway’s melting ice is revealing priceless ancient artifacts “The moment these artifacts melt out of the ice, they’re immediately vulnerable to the elements,” says James H, in an interview with national geographic. Ancient artifacts preserved in snow and ice over thousands of years in Norway’s mountains are emerging at an unprecedented rate, and archaeologists are …
Scientists find evidence of fires built in Yucatán cave 10,000 years ago
Scientists find evidence of fires built in Yucatán cave 10,000 years ago In Mexico the oldest traces of charcoal ever discovered is found in a cenote of the Yucatán Peninsula. Recent archeological evidence from tests of burnt charcoal has shown that the first inhabitants on the Yucatán peninsula in Mexico constructed bonfires in the cave …