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Nine Ancient Artifacts Designated as Treasure In a remarkable turn of events, metal detector enthusiasts in Wales have uncovered nine invaluable items from the medieval and post-medieval eras. These discoveries, which have recently been classified as treasure by Assistant Coroner Thomas Atherton, provide a captivating insight into the lives of the Welsh upper class between […]

A remarkable stone, carved approximately 1,500 years ago, has been uncovered in a Scottish cemetery. This cross-slab features depictions of a bull, pelicans, and inscriptions from an ancient alphabet, crafted by Scotland’s early inhabitants known as the Picts. The Picts were the indigenous people of Scotland and are regarded as the ancestors of today’s Scottish […]

The A303 highway in southern England is not just a modern transportation route but also a journey through a rich historical tapestry. Along this road, one can find remnants of the ancient Fosse Way, constructed by the Romans in the first century AD. Fosse Way served not only to connect territories but also preserved many […]

Perperikon, an ancient city located in the Eastern Rhodopes of Bulgaria, approximately 15 km northeast of the town of Kardzhali, is one of the most significant archaeological sites of the Thracians. With its activity dating back around 5000 years, it was once a major religious and political center, constructed on a rocky hill that rises […]

The Sleeping Goddess is a remarkable ceramic statue discovered in the pits of the Hypogeum at Ħal Saflieni, Malta, dating back to 3600-2400 BCE. The statue depicts a woman, possibly a priestess, lying on her side on a chair, with her upper body exposed and wearing a pleated dress. The surface of the statue retains […]

The jaguar claw scepter, a remarkable artifact from the Chavin culture in Peru dating from 1200 BC to 200 BC, is carved from the elbow bone of a human and shaped like a jaguar claw. Adorned with turquoise inlays and a relief depicting a two-headed serpent, this scepter serves not only as a decorative object […]

Introduction The Papyrus of Ahmose, also known as the Mathematical Rhind, is one of the oldest mathematical manuscripts in the world, dating back to around 1500 BC. This document not only reflects the advanced mathematical knowledge of the Egyptians but also demonstrates that the foundations of many modern mathematical concepts were established thousands of years […]

A ‘remarkable’ Pictish ring, undisturbed for over a thousand years, has been unearthed at the ancient Burghead Fort in Moray, Scotland, during an excavation led by the University of Aberdeen. Discovered by volunteer John Ralph, this intricately crafted ring boasts a kite-shaped setting with a central red garnet or glass. Its finding at a location […]

Introduction Located in the Pieria region, along the shores of the Aegean Sea and at the foot of the majestic Mount Olympus, the ancient port of Pydna became the site of a significant archaeological discovery. During excavations between 1994 and 1996, archaeologists unearthed the skull of a young girl who lived around 1400 BC, known […]

The ancient city of Perperikon, an extensive and partly rock-carved site located in Bulgaria’s Eastern Rhodopes, continually reveals insights into its rich, complex history with each excavation. Recently, two pagan altars were discovered; one was utilized for sacred winemaking, while the other was designated for animal sacrifices. These findings, shared by Professor Nikolay Ovcharov, the […]