The mystery of a 300-year-old mummified ‘mermaid’ with a ‘human face’ and tail has baffled scientists
Mystery of a 300-year-old mummified ‘mermaid’ with ‘human face’ and tail has baffled scientists Japanese scientists are probing a mysterious 12-inch creature, which was allegedly caught in the Pacific Ocean, off the Japanese island of Shikoku, between 1736 and 1741. The baffling mummified creature is now kept in a temple in the city of Asakuchi. …
A 5,000-year-old wooden boat used by the pharaohs is discovered by French archaeologists
A 5,000-year-old wooden boat used by the pharaohs is discovered by French archaeologists French archaeologists have discovered a 5,000-year-old wooden boat in an expedition in Egypt, it has emerged. The significant discovery was made in Abu Rawash, west of Cairo, the antiquities ministry in Egypt said. Mohammed Ibrahim, the antiquities minister, said: ‘It goes back …
1,500-year-old bakery structure found in Turkey’s Perre
1,500-year-old bakery structure found in Turkey’s Perre In the ongoing excavations in the ancient city of Perre, located in the southeastern province of Adıyaman, archaeologists found a 1500-year-old bakery structure on Monday. Starting in 2001, the excavations have been carried out at intervals in the ancient city of Perre. A historical Roman fountain, large block …
Experts claim material from Tutankhamun’s dagger may have come from outer space
Experts claim material from Tutankhamun’s dagger may have come from outer space A gold-hilted dagger found in the tomb of King Tut surprised archaeologists when they discovered that it was made of a material forged in outer space. Now, two new studies are painting conflicting pictures of the origins of the mysterious weapon, which may …
Archaeologists Find Evidence for 40,000-year-old Modern Culture in China
Archaeologists Find Evidence for 40,000-year-old Modern Culture in China Scientists discovered remnants of an Old Stone Age culture, less than 100 miles (160 kilometres) west of Beijing, where ancient hominins used a reddish pigment called ochre and crafted tiny, blade-like tools from stone. The archaeological site, called Xiamabei, offers a rare glimpse into the life …
35 Ancient Pyramids Discovered in Sudan Necropolis
35 Ancient Pyramids Discovered in Sudan Necropolis Archaeologists excavating a site in Sudan have discovered 35 pyramids revealing fascinating links between the bygone Kingdom of Kush that once existed there and ancient Egypt. The pyramids, which date back around 2,000 years, are smaller than most Egyptian examples with the largest being 22 feet in width …
Archaeologists discover a 2,600-year-old castle on Egypt’s border
Archaeologists discover a 2,600-year-old castle on Egypt’s border A former military castle that experts think served as a gate to Egypt’s eastern border protecting it from the Persians 2,600 years ago has been unearthed. Discovered in North Sinai, the fortress is believed to date to 664-610 BC in the Psamtik era – the last before …
The World’s Oldest Intact Shipwreck Has Been Discovered at the Bottom of Black Sea
The World’s Oldest Intact Shipwreck Has Been Discovered at the Bottom of Black Sea The oldest intact shipwreck ever has been found resting on the bottom of the Black Sea. Protected by the oxygen-free water at the seafloor, the ship has been sitting undisturbed since 400 B.C., researchers from the Black Sea Maritime Archaeology Project …
Vikings Weren’t All Scandinavian, Ancient DNA Study Shows
Vikings Weren’t All Scandinavian, Ancient DNA Study Shows The term “Viking” tends to conjure up images of fierce, blonde men who donned horned helmets and sailed the seas in longboats, earning a fearsome reputation through their violent conquests and plunder. But a new study published in the journal Nature suggests the people known as Vikings didn’t exactly …
2,000-year-old skull held together by metal thought to be the oldest evidence of advanced surgery
2,000-year-old skull held together by metal thought to be oldest evidence of advanced surgery A 2,000-year-old skull of a Peruvian warrior was found to be fused together by metal. Experts from a US museum believe it could be one of the oldest examples of advanced surgery. The Museum of Osteology in Oklahoma said the skull …