Silver Roman dagger is restored to its former glory
Roman dagger uncovered by the teenage archaeologist on work experience is restored to former glory A Roman knife, 2000 years old, that a teenage boy had discovered during his work has been spectacularly restored to its former glory. The old weapon is believed to have used in a battle against the Germanic people in the …
one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world
One of the World’s Oldest Cities is 8,000 Years Older Than the Pyramids Within present-day Syria an ancient city has been built thousands of years before the first pyramid of Egypt was constructed. The city of Aleppo is considered one of the oldest cities in the world with signs of habitation that date from the …
Possible Shrine Dedicated to Romulus Found in Roman Forum
Possible Shrine Dedicated to Romulus Found in Roman Forum The resting place of the legendary founder of the city, Romulus, could be tombs located under the Roman Forum. On a Roman Forum, Colosseum Archeological Park Manager Alfonsina Russo said Monday, a hypogeum or underground temple and tomb structure with a tuff sarcophagi connected to what …
Charred Leftovers Show What Food Australians Ate 65,000 Years Ago
Charred Leftovers Show What Food Australians Ate 65,000 Years Ago Contaminants of different plant food aged between 65,000 and 53,000 years ago have been discovered in North Australia by researchers. The remains, which are preserved as pieces of charcoal, were found in debris from ancient cooking hearths at Madjedbebe—a sandstone rock shelter thought to be …
Discover the Breathtaking Opal Gemstone Called ‘Rainbow Tree’ from Australia
Discover the Breathtaking Opal Gemstone Called ‘Rainbow Tree’ from Australia Opal stones are always incredible to see, and this one is no exception. This is a Boulder Opal that’s known as the ‘Rainbow Tree’ From Queensland, Australia and it’s pretty amazing. It’s so astounding to witness this natural piece of crystal, created from the Earth. …
A Stunning Neanderthal Skeleton Was Just Unearthed at a Famous Burial Site
A Stunning Neanderthal Skeleton Was Just Unearthed at a Famous Burial Site A skeleton uncovered in an Iraqi cave already famous for fossils of these extinct cousins of Neanderthal species is providing fresh evidence that they buried their ᴅᴇᴀᴅ – and intriguing clues that flowers may have been used in such rituals. Scientists said on Tuesday …
Bronze Age Fashion – The Egtved Girl Showed Remarkably Modern Taste
Bronze Age Fashion – The “Egtved Girl” Showed Remarkably Modern Taste The well-preserved Egtved Girl was one of the most well-known burials of the Danish Bronze Age found in 1921. Her woolen clothing, hair, and nails were perfectly preserved, but all her bones were missing. Scientists who studied the remains of the ancient teenager and discovered …
Study Suggests New Dates for Spread of Farming Across Eurasia
Study Suggests New Dates for Spread of Farming Across Eurasia Many people are familiar with the ancient Silk Road but fewer know that the exchange of items, ideas, technology, and human genes through the mountain valleys of Central Asia started almost three millennia before organized trade networks formed. These pre-Silk Road exchange routes played an …
Mexico earthquake reveals lost ancient temple inside the pyramid
Mexico earthquake reveals lost ancient temple inside the pyramid The remains of the great pyramid of Teopanzolco have long offered visitors to the southern Mexican site unique insights into the structure’s inner workings while simultaneously conjuring visions of the intricate temples that once arose from its series of bases and platforms. Today, remnants of twin …
Family discover ‘perfectly preserved’ Roman tomb hidden beneath a home in southern Spain
Family discover ‘perfectly preserved’ Roman tomb hidden beneath a home in southern Spain In Carmona, a city near Seville, Andalusia, a family made a remarkable discovery during building work on their houses. They were stunned when they knocked a wall down the patio of their townhouse to find a small arched opening that led to an underground …