Archaeology breakthrough: 3,600-year-old ‘time capsule’ exposes ancient disaster
Archaeology breakthrough: 3,600-year-old ‘time capsule’ exposes ancient disaster The time capsule was preserved by the volcanic eruption of Santorini that rocked the Mediterranean and changed the course of history. It now may be the first instance of physical remains unearthed from among one of the tens of thousands of people who likely perished. The international …
Neanderthal Hand Axe Results in Steppe Mammoth Graveyard
Neanderthal Hand Axe Results in Steppe Mammoth Graveyard Archaeologists have unearthed the skeletons of five prehistoric mammoths at a site ‘where cave-dwellers dined 215,000 years ago after finding a Neanderthal axe in a Cotswolds field. Experts discovered the remains of five of the animals – two adults, two juveniles and an infant – at a …
A large Roman fort built by Caligula discovered near Amsterdam
A large Roman fort built by Caligula discovered near Amsterdam A large Roman fort believed to have played a key role in the successful invasion of Britain in AD43 has been discovered on the Dutch coast. A Roman legion of “several thousand” battle-ready soldiers were stationed in Velsen, 20 miles from Amsterdam, on the banks …
Traces of 2,250-Year-Old Settlement Found in England
Traces of 2,250-Year-Old Settlement Found in England The foundations of an Iron Age settlement have been uncovered during work to build a new roundabout. The discoveries, including pottery dating back about 2,250 years, came to light at the site of a junction near Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire. In August and September digs took place after surveys showed …
Water Surprise: Ancient Aqueduct Unearthed At Edge Of Roman Empire
Water Surprise: Ancient Aqueduct Unearthed At Edge Of Roman Empire Archaeologists have unearthed what they say is the easternmost aqueduct built by the Roman Empire. Researchers from the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia and from the University of Münster in Germany said they discovered the remains of the arched aqueduct in …
Detectorist finds 10,000 Roman coins in Huntingdon hoard
Detectorist finds 10,000 Roman coins in Huntingdon hoard A hoard of almost 10,000 Roman coins has been found in two pottery containers, nested inside each other “a bit like Russian dolls”. They were discovered by a metal detectorist in a field near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, in spring 2018. All the 9,724 coins were made of base metal …
A Corinthian Helmet from the Battle of Marathon found with the warrior’s skull Inside
A Corinthian Helmet from the Battle of Marathon found with the warrior’s skull Inside The Corinthian helmet type is one of the most immediately recognisable types of helmet, romantically ᴀssociated with the great heroes of Ancient Greece, even by the Ancient Greeks themselves who rapidly moved to helmet types with better visibility, but still depicted …
Here is the list of the top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2021
Here is the list of top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2021 Archaeology is the closest thing we have to a time machine. Instead of using flux capacitors, however, archaeologists rely on technology like ground-penetrating radar, scanning electron microscopes, DNA sequencing, and of course, the good-old-fashioned shovel. Equipped with the right tools and techniques, the work …
Russian Statue Discovered to Be Older Than the Pyramids
Russian Statue Discovered to Be Older Than the Pyramids Gold prospectors first discovered the so-called Shigir Idol at the bottom of a peat bog in Russia’s Ural mountain range in 1890. The unique object—a nine-foot-tall totem pole composed of ten wooden fragments carved with expressive faces, eyes and limbs and decorated with geometric patterns—represents the …
Humans altered landscapes 92,000 years ago
Humans altered landscapes 92,000 years ago More evidence has emerged that humans have been altering the environment for much longer than the current climate crisis. A new study published in Science Advances Wednesday found evidence that humans used fire to change the landscape around Lake Malawi in Africa as early as 92,000 years ago. “This is essentially …