Over 40 Ancient Ships Discovered on the Bottom of the Black Sea
Over 40 Ancient Ships Discovered on the Bottom of the Black Sea A group of maritime archeologists studying sea levels in the Black Sea have uncovered over 40 shipwrecks as a “complete bonus.” Scientists have discovered a rare collection of over 40 shipwrecks in the Black Sea, including those from the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires, …
1,600-Year-Old Elongated Skull with Stone-Encrusted Teeth Found in Mexico Ruins
1,600-Year-Old Elongated Skull with Stone-Encrusted Teeth Found in Mexico Ruins The 1600-year-old skeleton of an upper-class woman whose skull was purposely deformed and teeth encrusted with mineral stones was found by archeologists near ancient Teotihuacan ruins of Mexico. When she died, between the ages of 35 and 40, the woman was buried with 19 jars that …
The remains were believed to be Richard III
Archaeologists found a skeleton under a car park in the city of Leicester. The remains were believed to be Richard III Experts from the University of Leicester said DNA from the bones matched that of descendants of the monarch’s family. Lead archaeologist Richard Buckley, from the University of Leicester, told a press conference to applause: “Beyond reasonable …
How 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck discovery ‘redefined’ history
Archaeology breakthrough: How 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck discovery ‘redefined’ history Scuba researchers explored waters in Florida when they came across the shipwreck of a Roman vessel. The ship was called ‘Panarea III,’ and was expected to have sailed between Rome and Carthage about 218-210 AD during the Second Punic War. In 2010 US archeologists using sonar …
3500-year-old Ancient Egyptian stone chest could lead archaeologists to a royal tomb
3500-year-old Ancient Egyptian stone chest could lead archaeologists to a royal tomb The stone artifact also contains a wooden chest engraved with the name of Thutmose II, a famous boy Pharaoh who took the throne aged just 13. Discovered at the ancient site of Deir el-Bahari, the extraordinary find indicates an untouched royal tomb may …
Ice Age Graveyard Discovered Containing 22 Giant Sloths Preserved In Their Own Feces
Ice Age Graveyard Discovered Containing 22 Giant Sloths Preserved In Their Own Feces A surprising find was made in Ecuador by paleontologists – a group of giant Ice Age sloths. The 22 sloths of elephants, from the ice age, were found as fossilized. Paleontologists made the grand discovery preserved in asphalt during a dig at the …
Hundreds of gold coins dating to Rome’s Imperial era found in Italy
In mint condition! Millions of pounds-worth of pristine 5th-century gold coins are found buried in a pot under an Italian theatre. It was an amphora, not a pot, but archaeologists found a literal jackpot in a dig in northern Italy last week. No word on if there was a rainbow. Hundreds of gold coins dating …
Mt. Vesuvius Eruption Exploded Skulls And Vaporized Bodies, Roman Archaeologists Find
Mt. Vesuvius Eruption Exploded Skulls And Vaporized Bodies, Roman Archaeologists Find More than two million people visit Pompeii every year and hundreds of thousands visit the ruins of Herculaneum, the second city buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in August 79 AD. It was not much longer than 24 hours for the volcanic eruption. Thousands …
Trunks of Fake Artifacts from the Middle East Seized at Heathrow
Trunks of Fake Artifacts from the Middle East Seized at Heathrow A number of objects confiscated by authorities and allegedly originating from the old Middle East have been described as fake. In July 2019, the Border Force intercepted a couple of trunks loaded with individually wrapped clay tablets, figures, and pots at Heathrow airport. The …
Rare Turtle Statue Found Submerged in Angkor Reservoir
Rare Turtle Statue Found Submerged in Angkor Reservoir Archaeologists in Cambodia have discovered a mᴀssive, century-old turtle statue in the temple complex of Angkor. On Wednesday, a carved, 56 by 93 centimeters (22-by-37 inches) carved stone turtle believed to date from the 10th century was discovered during digging at what was the site of a …