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The Heliopolis Obelisk, erected during the reign of Pharaoh Senusret I (1971–1926 BCE) of Egypt’s 12th Dynasty, stands as one of the most ancient and enduring solar monuments in the world. This awe-inspiring structure, rising to a height of over 20 meters and weighing approximately 120 tons, is carved from red granite sourced from Aswan, […]

Introduction: A Coin of Great Historical Value The discovery of a Jewish coin minted in 37 BC, during the reign of King Herod the Great, offers a unique perspective on the cultural, political, and religious complexities of the late Second Temple period. More than just currency, this coin is a tangible symbol of Herod’s rule […]

An incredible archaeological discovery beneath the former Ocky White department store in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, has provided a rare and invaluable glimpse into the medieval past of the region. The excavation site, thought to be the remains of St Saviour’s Priory, dates back to around 1256 and was once part of a Dominican monastery complex. This […]

A Hidden Gem in the Shadow of David In the heart of Florence’s bustling Piazza della Signoria, amidst a collection of extraordinary works of art, stands a bronze sculpture that often goes unnoticed, overshadowed by its more famous neighbor, Michelangelo’s David. ThiPerseus with the Head of Medusa, craft The Man Behind the Bronze Benvenuto Cellini […]

The Terrace Houses of Ephesus, nestled on the hillside opposite the Temple of Hadrian, are an extraordinary archaeological discovery that offer an intimate view of life among the Roman elite. Often referred to as “the houses of the rich,” these homes have provided historians and archaeologists with invaluable insights into the daily lives, customs, and […]

Unearthing the Oldest Evidence of Hominin Cannibalism In a discovery that reshapes our understanding of ancient human behavior, researchers from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History have identified the oldest definitive evidence of cannibalism among early hominins. This extraordinary find comes from a fossilized shin bone unearthed in northern Kenya, dating back an astonishing […]

Rome, a city renowned for its layered history, has once again revealed a glimpse of its ancient past. During a routine survey for the installation of new water pipes, archaeologists discovered a funerary complex dating back to the period between the first century BCE and CE 100. The find, located just half a meter beneath […]

A Monumental Paleontological Discovery In February 2021, a groundbreaking discovery was made at the Rutland Water Nature Reserve in central England. Joe Davis, a member of the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust’s water conservation team, noticed what seemed like clay pipes protruding from the mud during routine reservoir maintenance. Upon closer inspection, these turned out […]

On January 10, 1910, a momentous archaeological discovery took place in Egypt, led by George Reisner, director of the Harvard University and Museum of Fine Arts Expedition. In the Valley Temple near the Pyramid of Menkaure at Giza, excavators uncovered a collection of statues, with one of the most significant being the statue of King […]

A Macabre Musical Marvel In the 19th century, a remarkable and haunting artifact emerged from Central Africa—a lyre crafted from a human skull and antelope horns. This extraordinary instrument, now part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection, stands as a striking testament to the intersection of art, music, and the cultural exchanges of its […]