Egypt says it’s unearthed large animal mummy, likely a lion
Egypt says it’s unearthed large animal mummy, likely a lion Egypt, Cairo: The Ministry of Antiquities in Egypt reports that locals have uncovered the remains of an exceptionally large animal possibly the lion or lioness. On Monday, the Minister informed, the mummy that it had been excavated in Saqqara, a town south of Cairo that …
Discovery of hidden 3,500-year-old warrior grave stuffed with treasure could re-write ancient Greek history
Discovery of hidden 3,500-year-old warrior grave stuffed with treasure could re-write ancient Greek history The 3,500-year-old remains of a prominent ancient warrior who has been buried alongside an ᴀssortment of riches have been uncovered by an American husband-and-wife team working in Greece. In more than 65 years, it is considered the most significant finding made …
2,000-Year-Old Shipwrecks With Cargo Discovered Off Greek Island
2,000-Year-Old Shipwrecks With Cargo Discovered Off Greek Island Three shipwrecks from the ancient and medieval periods and large parts of their cargo are discovered in the remote Aegean island of Kasos, the ministry of cultural affairs in Greece reports. Examining the ship off the shores of Kasos’s tiny Aegean island, divers reported finding cannons, stone …
17th-century warships linked to Sweden’s historic Vasa found
17th-century warships linked to Sweden’s historic Vasa found Two wrecks suspected to be warships of the 17th Century were discovered by Swedish maritime archaeologists and at least one is likely the sister ship of the iconic Swedish vessel “Vasa”, which sank on its maiden voyage, the Swedish Museum of Wrecks said Friday. “I saw the …
Roman made jewelry found on the body of a 2000-year-old barbarian woman from the Caucasus
Roman made jewellery found on the body of a 2000-year-old barbarian woman from the Caucasus In the fine jewellery of the Roman Empire were the bones of an ancient barbarian woman who was almost 2,000 years old. Located in the Northern Caucasus it is believed to have been a “high-ranking” within her family – perhaps …
Genetic Study Reveals Exactly Who ‘The Romans’ Were
Genetic Study Reveals Exactly Who ‘The Romans’ Were Ancient Rome was the capital city of an empire that encompᴀssed some 70 million inhabitants. An international research team now reports on data from a genetic study suggesting that, just as all roads may once have led to Rome, in ancient times, a great many European genetic …
The Medieval Woman Who Gave Birth In A Coffin
The Medieval Woman Who “Gave Birth” In A Coffin In Italy, a macabre discovery brought insight into two rare medical phenomena from the early Middle Ages. In Imola, Italy, among several burials. The well-preserved remains of an adult laid to rest with the bones of a fetus positioned between the legs were found by archaeologists. A deeper analysis …
Archaeologists unearth ancient settlement dating back 11,800 years in Turkey
Archaeologists unearth ancient settlement dating back 11,800 years in Turkey On Thursday in south-eastern Turkey, an ancient historic site dating back to 11,800 years was discovered. The area has been home to many different civilizations including the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, Hitтιтes, Urartians, Romans, Akkadians, Sumerians and Ottoman civilizations. This region belongs to the province of …
Mystery over contents of 9 foot tall ancient Egyptian sarcophagus discovered in Alexandria
Mystery over contents of 9 foot tall ancient Egyptian sarcophagus discovered in Alexandria Mystery over contents of 9-foot-tall ancient Egyptian sarcophagus discovered in Alexandria The spooky relic was found inside an ancient tomb and has left archaeologists baffled – because it measures NINE foot long. Experts say the sarcophagus is built from black granite and …
Why There Are Six Million Skeletons Stuffed Into The Tunnels Beneath Paris
Why There Are Six Million Skeletons Stuffed Into The Tunnels Beneath Paris One of his mysterious entrances into the French capital Paris should you be closely looking for. But if you trip over it, it shows a dark and dank and narrow tunnel underground world with a fascinating history. The bones of 6 million people …