Archaeologists discover a 1,200-yr-old luxurious mansion in southern Israel
Archaeologists discover a 1,200-yr-old luxurious mansion in southern Israel ARCHAEOLOGISTS FROM THE ISRAEL ANTIQUES AUTHORITY (IAA) HAVE UNCOVERED A LUXURY ESTATE THAT DATES FROM THE ISLAMIC PERIOD. The team made the discovery during works to build a new neighbourhood in the city of Rahat in the Negev desert, located in Southern Israel. The region was …
St. Peter’s Birthplace Possibly Discovered By Archaeologists
St. Peter’s Birthplace Possibly Discovered By Archaeologists In a stunning claim, archaeologists believe they have discovered the home of Peter and Andrew, principal followers of Jesus Christ. A team led by archaeologists Mordechai Aviam and Steven Notley brought to light a large Greek inscription at a basilica of the Byzantine era of 1,200 years ago. …
Archaeologists unearth a 1,000-year-old Maya settlement in central Belize
Archaeologists unearth a 1,000-year-old Maya settlement in central Belize A site first highlighted by a farming community in Belize is enabling archaeologists to piece together what life was like for Mayans living centuries ago. Modern archaeology is less often about finding big monuments and more about understanding how people lived. For anthropology graduate students Rachel …
Egypt to repatriate 16 artefacts recovered by authorities in the United States
Egypt to repatriate 16 artefacts recovered by authorities in the United States Egypt is set to repatriate 16 artefacts that were stolen and smuggled out of the country after they were recovered by the authorities in the United States as part of their investigations into a major case of international trafficking in Egyptian antiquities. The …
Decorative Heater Unearthed at 16th-Century Castle in Poland
Decorative Heater Unearthed at 16th-Century Castle in Poland Beautiful Renaissance cockle stove tiles with the quality and style matching those from the Wawel Royal Castle in Kraków have been discovered during research in the ruins of the stronghold in Żelechów (Masovian Voivodeship). The research was conducted in August by archaeologists and historians from the Insтιтute …
1.8-Million-Year-Old Tooth Found in the South Caucasus
1.8-Million-Year-Old Tooth Found in the South Caucasus Archaeologists in Georgia have found a 1.8m-year-old tooth belonging to an early species of human that they say cements the region as the home of one of the earliest prehistoric human settlements in Europe, and possibly anywhere outside Africa. The tooth was discovered near the village of Orozmani, …
Remains of up to 100 children were found during a dig at a holy site in Wales
Remains of up to 100 children were found during a dig at a holy site in Wales The bodies of 100 children have been discovered in what is believed to be an ancient burial ground. Archaeologists in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, made the grim discovery. They had been excavating an area surrounding the mysterious St Saviours, a …
Ancient statue unearthed at Cambodia’s Angkor temple complex
Ancient statue unearthed at Cambodia’s Angkor temple complex A team of archaeologists has uncovered a large ancient statue that is thought to have once stood as a guard over an ancient hospital to the north of Cambodia’s Angkor Thom city complex. Impressive Ancient Statue Unearthed in Angkor Thom Complex The almost two-meters tall statue, which …
Archaeologists in Prague uncover the ancient 7000-year-old neolithic structure
Archaeologists in Prague uncover the ancient 7000-year-old neolithic structure Archaeologists in Prague are currently uncovering a monumental building from the Stone Age. The so-called roundel, built around 7,000 years ago, is located in the district of Vinoř on the outskirts of the city. Experts are hoping that the research will reveal more information about these …
South American Mummies Were Brutally Murdered, CT Scans Reveal
South American Mummies Were Brutally Murdered, CT Scans Reveal One secret of the past that can be revealed through the study of skulls and skeletons is how frequent violence was amongst our ancestors. However, with their preserved soft tissues, mummified remains can be an even more telling indicator than bones alone. That brings us to …