Archaeologists Excavate Roman Villa at Pompeii
Archaeologists Excavate Roman Villa at Pompeii The suburb of the ancient city of Pompeii was populated by numerous settlement complexes, scattered over a territory which responded to productive (wine and oil-producing farms) as well as residential or seasonal needs when the owner needed to stay temporarily. The safeguarding activity carried out by the Archaeological Superintendency …
5,700-year-old Neolithic house discovered by archaeologists in Cork
5,700-year-old Neolithic house discovered by archaeologists in Cork Archaeologists in North Cork have uncovered the foundations of a 5,700-year-old Neolithic house in addition to evidence of Iron Age smelting and Bronze Age burial sites. The archaeologists excavated a total of eight sites as part of two road realignment projects on the N73 road which links …
A lost city discovered by Archaeologists when they explore a rural field in Kansas
A lost city discovered by Archaeologists when they explore a rural field in Kansas In the Great Plains of Kansas, archaeologists have made an innovative and unlikely discovery: a vast town lost centuries ago. Donald Blakeslee discovered a few years ago the lost city of Etzanoa in Arkansas City, Kan, a Wichita State University anthropologist, …
1,900 years ago: Terrified mother and child’s final moments preserved in ash after Pompeii volcano blast
1,900 years ago: Terrified mother and child’s final moments preserved in ash after Pompeii volcano blast Having been buried in ash for over 1,900 years, this tragic story of what seems to be a child on the belly of its terrified mother is a step closer to being unveiled in this disturbing image. In 79 …
Britain’s secret treasure trove of stone age rock art
Britain’s secret treasure trove of stone age rock art They have been found where the earth meets the sky, high up on the moorlands of northern England, a mysterious series of strange and ancient carvings hewn into the rocks and boulders. More than 100 elaborate carvings dating back thousands of years have been discovered on …
Possible Bronze Age Burials Unearthed in Ireland
Possible Bronze Age Burials Unearthed in Ireland At the excavation site of a new community hospital in the Sheil District, Ballyshannon, several finds from the Bronze Period have been discovered. In the course of archaeological research, a large capstone was found last week. It comprises a large flat sandstone boulder complete with rock art in …
One of Scotland’s great mysteries: the 5,200 years old carved stone balls
One of Scotland’s great mysteries: the 5,200 years old carved stone balls Scottish carved stone balls are a mysterious class of artefacts, and scientists have been the subject of much speculation by scientists over the years. In all, more than 500 stone balls were collected, the largest to fit neatly into the palm of the …
1.8-million-year-old skull gives a glimpse of our evolution
1.8-million-year-old skull gives a glimpse of our evolution The finding of a 1.8 million-year-old skull from a human ancestor found in a medieval Georgian village is a dramatic example of early evolution and shows that our ancestral tree has fewer branches than some believe, researchers say. The fossil is the most complete pre-human skull uncovered. …
When the Smithsonian discovered an ancient Egyptian colony in the Grand Canyon
When the Smithsonian discovered an ancient Egyptian colony in the Grand Canyon At 277 miles (445 kilometers) long, up to 18 miles (28 kilometers) wide, and 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) deep, the Grand Canyon is one of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring places in the United States. The Hopi Indians believe it is the gateway …
400-year-old underground complex found in the Grand Canyon
400-year-old underground complex found in the Grand Canyon Courtesy & Full Credit: The National Reporter A group of hikers who had been exploring a virtually untouched area of the Grand Canyon happened upon an opening in the side of the canyon wall last July. Peter Marlington and his friends had discovered the entrance to an …