An Egyptian-Italian archaeological team has made an extraordinary find on the West Bank of Aswan in southern Egypt. They unearthed an ancient tomb that holds the mummified remains of a mother and child, along with 28 additional preserved bodies. Tomb Dates to the Graeco-Roman Era Experts have determined that the tomb dates back to the […]
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A Royal Collection Revealed Deep within the confines of King Tutankhamun’s tomb (KV62) in the Valley of the Kings, archaeologists uncovered an unexpected treasure: an impressive assembly of 130 walking sticks. This remarkable find not only illuminated ancient Egyptian traditions but also provided fascinating insights into the life of the young pharaoh. The Cane of […]
A Glimpse into Roman Life in Frankfurt’s Ancient Past In a remarkable breakthrough, archaeologists from the Frankfurt Archaeological Museum have unearthed a well-preserved wooden cellar in the ancient Roman city of Nida, which is now part of modern-day Frankfurt, Germany. This extraordinary find provides an unparalleled insight into the everyday lives of Roman settlers in […]
A Look into Agrigento’s History In the Valley of the Temples at Agrigento, located on Sicily’s southwestern coast, archaeologists have uncovered an extraordinary find—a substantial votive deposit featuring at least sixty terracotta figurines, female protomes, busts, oil lamps, small vases, and fragments of bronze. The Deposit and Its Importance These artifacts were discovered in House […]
The Discovery That Altered History In the late 19th century, an unexpected event took place that would profoundly influence our comprehension of ancient Chinese civilization. Wang Yirong, the Chancellor of the Imperial Academy, contracted malaria. In search of a cure, he received “dragon’s bones” from a local apothecary. Unbeknownst to him, these bones would unveil […]
The ancient city of Pompeii has long intrigued historians and archaeologists, with its remarkably preserved ruins providing a fascinating glimpse into the lives of its Roman inhabitants. Recently, researchers in Italy have made an extraordinary find that enhances our comprehension of the ancient era – the discovery of an exceptionally well-preserved Roman chariot near this […]
Around 5000 years ago, the Sumerians, inhabitants of ancient Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq), forever changed the way humanity perceives and measures time. Their development of a sophisticated numerical system, based on the number 60—known as the sexagesimal system—was a groundbreaking achievement. This system led to the division of an hour into 60 minutes and a minute […]
The exploration of human origins has long fascinated both the scientific community and the general public. From the legendary Lucy skeleton to the newly identified Homo naledi, each fossil discovery has the potential to transform our understanding of humanity’s evolutionary history. On December 6th, 2023, an extraordinary find was presented to the world – the […]
The ancient world has always been fascinating, filled with its intricate histories, intriguing personalities, and breathtaking artifacts that continue to inspire both scholars and the general public. Among the numerous extraordinary finds, one discovery that particularly captivates attention is the excavation of Eurydice’s marble throne, the grandmother of the famed Alexander the Great, located within […]
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