Archaeologists unearth 4,000-year-old ‘Stonehenge of the Netherlands’
Archaeologists unearth 4,000-year-old ‘Stonehenge of the Netherlands’ Dutch archaeologists have unearthed an approximately 4,000-year-old religious site – nicknamed the “Stonehenge of the Netherlands” – that includes a burial mound that served as a solar calendar. The mound, which contained the remains of about 60 men, women and children, had several pᴀssages through which the sun …
Lynnewood Mansion | A Glimpse into History
Nestled among the lush landscapes of Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, stands the magnificent Lynnewood Mansion, an architectural marvel that bears witness to a bygone era. With its grandeur and rich history, this opulent mansion has become a source of fascination for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and curious visitors alike.
Maya civilization: Archaeologists find an ancient city in the jungle
Maya civilization: Archaeologists find an ancient city in the jungle Archaeologists in Mexico have discovered the remains of an ancient Maya city deep in the jungle of the Yucatán Peninsula. Experts found several pyramid-like structures measuring more than 15m (50ft) in height. Pottery unearthed at the site appears to indicate it was inhabited between 600 …
U.S. Repatriates Ancient Coins to Greece
U.S. Repatriates Ancient Coins to Greece Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Chicago, alongside distinguished representatives from Greece and the National Hellenic Museum, conducted a repatriation ceremony on June 16 to return to Greece the largest number of stolen ancient coins seized by U.S. law enforcement officials in recent HSI history. The artifacts included 51 ancient Greek …
Vast cemetery of Bronze Age burial mounds unearthed near Stonehenge
Vast cemetery of Bronze Age burial mounds unearthed near Stonehenge Archaeologists have discovered a vast cemetery of Bronze Age burial mounds, thought to be up to 4,400 years old, ahead of a building development less than 10 miles (16 kilometers) from Stonehenge. The cemetery includes more than 20 circular mounds, known as barrows, built between …
Well-Preserved Bronze Age Sword Discovered in Germany
Well-Preserved Bronze Age Sword Discovered in Germany Archaeologists in Germany have unearthed a sword from a Bronze Age burial, and the weapon is in such good condition that it still gleams. The 3,000-year-old sword, discovered in the town of Nördlingen in Bavaria, was found in the burial of a man, woman, and child. It appears …
This 500-year-old skeleton died with his boots on
This 500-year-old skeleton died with his boots on In the mud of London’s Thames River, a strange skeleton that lay hidden for 500 years has finally seen the light of day. Face down, one arm upflung, the only remnants of his clothing were a pair of half-rotted, thigh-high black leather boots. It’s those boots that …
Newly unearthed 6,000-year-old archeological site
Newly unearthed 6,000-year-old archeological site The Kalispel Tribe has uncovered evidence of ancient earth ovens on the bank of the Pend Oreille River believed to be 6,000 years old. Archaeologists are excavating the earth ovens, a cluster of rocks that were used for cooking in fire pits. Shannon Tushingham, an archaeology professor from Washington State …
Peru archaeology: Ancient mummy found under a rubbish dump
Peru archaeology: Ancient mummy found under a rubbish dump Archaeologists in Peru conducting a dig at the site of a rubbish dump in the capital Lima have found a mummy they think is around 3,000 years old. Students from San Marcos University, who are helping with the dig, first spotted the mummy’s hair and skull. …
Baby’s bones and ancient sarcophagus found at Borough Market building site
Baby’s bones and ancient sarcophagus found at Borough Market building site Archaeologists have lifted the lid of an ancient Roman sarcophagus unearthed at a building site near London’s Borough Market. The 1,600-year-old stone coffin, discovered at Swan Street, Southwark, is thought to contain the remains of a mother after the bones of a baby were found …