Author Archives: Myn

Isis is one of the most revered goddesses in ancient Egyptian civilization, beautifully represented in a stunning bas-relief from the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom during the reign of Amenhotep III (circa 1391-1353 BC). This artwork, currently displayed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, depicts Isis gracefully kneeling on a stool shaped like the […]

A Remarkable Discovery in Iran In December 2006, archaeologists made an astonishing discovery while excavating a Bronze Age burial site at Shahr-i-Sokhta in southeastern Iran. They found a female skeleton with a peculiar object in her eye socket, which turned out to be the world’s oldest known artificial eyeball, dating back over 4,800 years. Measuring […]

Discovery of New Graves Archaeologists have made an exciting discovery at an ancient necropolis in southern France, uncovering three new graves that provide insights into funerary customs from the late Bronze Age to the early Iron Age (900-600 B.C.). Significant Findings A major find includes a burial beneath a large 33-foot tumulus, which, despite its […]

Introduction Nestled in the rugged mountains of Armenia, the Hartashen Megalithic Avenue stands as one of the world’s most intriguing and obscure archaeological sites. Estimated to be between 6,000 and 8,000 years old, this collection of towering stone monoliths, arranged in precise alignment across the landscape, ignites curiosity surrounding its purpose. Was it an ancient […]

Overview of Research Archaeologist Joanna Ostapkowicz from the University of Oxford has been diligently exploring the extensive collection at the National Anthropological Archives (NAA) of the Smithsonian Institution. She highlights the archive as an invaluable resource containing documents from influential researchers in archaeology and anthropology. The records include significant surveys from the Bureau of American […]

Introduction of the Brooch The Roman hare brooch from an Oxfordshire site has recently returned from conservation, drawing attention during Easter. Symbolism of Hares Hares historically symbolize fertility, spring, and renewal due to their energetic behavior in the breeding season, leading to the saying “as mad as a March hare.” They are also linked to […]

Introduction On the island of Crete, the Minoan road stands out as an ancient architectural wonder, connecting the city of Knossos with Gortyn and Lebena. Spanning approximately 50 kilometers, this road has endured for over 3,500 years, reflecting the advanced construction techniques of the Minoan civilization. The Minoan Civilization: A Source of Innovation The Minoan […]

In the heart of Guatemala’s Maya Biosphere Reserve, a significant archaeological discovery has shed new light on the enigmatic Mayan civilization. A team of researchers has unearthed a collection of small ceramic figurines, each containing stories from a distant past. In 2006, archaeologists at the El Perú-Waka’ site found 23 ceramic figures arranged in a […]

In the heart of Egypt, near Luxor, the walls of the Karnak Temple and Pharaoh Ramesses II’s temple in Thebes hold a secret. The hieroglyphics carved into these ancient stones describe a great battle against the “Great King of Khatti” and the subsequent peace treaty. For centuries, these inscriptions remained a mystery until Jean-François Champollion’s […]

In the summer of 1994, an archaeological team led by Dr. Erhan Özdoğan discovered a remarkable sarcophagus near the ancient city of Troy in Turkey, dating back 2,500 years. Known as the Polyxena Sarcophagus, it features exquisite white marble carvings that depict the myth of Polyxena, a Trojan princess. Inside, the remains of a young […]