Author Archives: Myn

Introduction Nestled in the heart of Mardin, Turkey, the Mardin Museum houses a remarkable collection of artifacts that offer a window into the rich cultural heritage of the region. Among the museum’s prized possessions is a captivating relic from the Chalcolithic Period, dating back approximately 5,500 to 3,000 years. This intriguing find, a toy made […]

A remarkable discovery has captured the attention of the archaeological community in the ancient city of Kibyra in southern Türkiye. Here, archaeologists have unearthed a 2,000-year-old mosaic depicting Medusa, hidden within the walls of a grand Odeon. Built in the early 1st century A.D., this Odeon had a seating capacity of 3,600 and served as […]

The Battersea Shield, a treasure hidden beneath the River Thames for centuries, was discovered around 1857 during the construction of Chelsea Bridge. This artifact is not only a renowned piece of Celtic art in Britain but also came with an assortment of Roman and Celtic weapons and human skulls, hinting at a complex history of […]

In the picturesque hills of Verucchio, Italy, archaeologists have made a fascinating discovery: the intricately carved back of a wooden throne dating back to the early Iron Age (725-701 BCE). This exquisite artifact is now housed in the Civic Archaeological Museum of Verucchio, providing a captivating insight into the ancient Villanovan civilization. The Villanovan culture […]

In medieval Europe, various torture devices were created to extract confessions and punish the accused. Among these was the Scavenger’s Daughter, a cruel invention from England during King Henry VIII’s reign. Designed by Leonard Skeffington, the device was rarely used, but it gained a terrifying reputation. Unlike the well-known Rack, which stretched victims, the Scavenger’s […]

Herculaneum, an ancient Roman resort town, was buried under ash and pumice during Mount Vesuvius’s eruption in 79 AD, remaining hidden for centuries. The modern archaeology of Herculaneum began with excavations in 1709, gaining momentum in 1750 when a house belonging to Julius Caesar’s father-in-law was uncovered. Young archaeologist Daniel Garcia Varo dedicated years to […]

Introduction: A Window into the Heavens Deep in the heart of Egypt, within the sacred temple of Hathor at Dendera, lies an extraordinary artifact that has fascinated scholars and enthusiasts alike for ages. The Dendera Zodiac, an incredible achievement of ancient Egyptian astronomy, beckons us to embark on a journey through both time and space. […]

Introduction The Amazon rainforest is a place of boundless mystery and wonder, hiding countless secrets within its lush, verdant canopy. Recently, an unprecedented drought in this region has unveiled a stunning archaeological find that has captivated the world. As the waters of the Negro River, a major tributary of the mighty Amazon, receded to record […]

In the early 1920s, British archaeologist Leonard Woolley and his team uncovered a significant discovery in the ancient city of Ur, located in modern southern Iraq. They found a sophisticated network of 4,000-year-old drains that transformed our understanding of Sumerian civilization. Ur was a major religious, political, and commercial center during the Sumerian civilization from […]

Introduction In a remarkable archaeological find, a team of researchers has uncovered an astonishing treasure trove in the region of Seville, Spain – a cache of over 600 kilograms of Roman bronze coins dating back to the 4th century AD. Distributed across 20 amphoras buried deep within the soil, this discovery has been hailed as […]