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Introduction The Paracas Peninsula, located along the southern coast of Peru, is home to one of the most enigmatic and intriguing archaeological finds of the 20th century: the elongated skulls. Discovered in 1928 by Peruvian archaeologist Julio Tello, these skulls belong to the ancient Paracas civilization, which thrived from approximately 800 to 100 BCE. The […]

Introduction Nestled in the heart of eastern England, the 60-person settlement known as Must Farm has captivated archaeologists and historians alike. Built around 850 B.C., during the British Bronze Age (2500–800 B.C.), this ancient community has yielded a treasure trove of artifacts that shed light on the fascinating global connections of the era. Chief among […]

Uncovering an Ancient Mediterranean Marvel While the famous Terracotta Army of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, has captivated the world for decades, another remarkable collection of ancient clay figures has long remained hidden from the public eye. Deep within the Mediterranean island of Cyprus lies an equally impressive and mysterious terracotta army, one that […]

Introduction On this day (OTD) in 1799, a remarkable archaeological discovery was made that would forever change our understanding of the ancient world. In the Egyptian village of Rosetta, French Captain Pierre-François Bouchard stumbled upon a stone slab that would become known as the Rosetta Stone. This unassuming block of granodiorite held the key to […]

Giới thiệu Thời đại đồ đồng là một kỷ nguyên then chốt trong lịch sử loài người, được đánh dấu bằng những tiến bộ đáng kể trong ngành luyện kim và sự ra đời của một loạt các hiện vật phức tạp, có chức năng. Một trong những khía cạnh hấp dẫn nhất của thời […]

In the heart of West Africa, the modern nation of Benin stands as a captivating nexus of ancient traditions and a complex, often misunderstood history. One aspect of Benin’s past that has long intrigued scholars and the public alike is the practice of voodoo, or vodun, and its ties to ritualistic human sacrifices. Recent archaeological […]

In the municipality of Eichendorf, Germany, recent construction work has unearthed a remarkable discovery that is shedding new light on the lives and customs of our Neolithic ancestors. Buried beneath the earth for nearly 5,000 years, a Middle Neolithic period grave has been meticulously excavated, revealing a wealth of artifacts that paint a vivid picture […]

Introduction Imagine stumbling upon a piece of history that has remained hidden for nearly two millennia. That’s exactly what happened to a 13-year-old hiker exploring the archaeological site of Khirbet Shalala in northern Israel. During their trek, this young explorer made a remarkable discovery – a green bronze ring, estimated to be around 1,800 years […]

Introduction For decades, the ancient city of Nineveh, once the capital of the mighty Neo-Assyrian Empire, remained shrouded in mystery, its secrets hidden beneath the sands of time. However, in a remarkable turn of events, archaeologists have recently returned to this storied site, located in northern Iraq, and made a groundbreaking discovery that sheds new […]

In 2006, an extraordinary archaeological find at the El Brujo site in Peru transformed our comprehension of the ancient Moche civilization. The discovery of a young woman’s mummy, now referred to as the Lady of Cao, challenged longstanding assumptions about the structure of Moche society. The Moche Civilization The Moche people flourished along Peru’s northern […]