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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]