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Top Ten Gold Treasure Discoveries of the Century

Gold, a timeless symbol of wealth and beauty, has been closely tied to remarkable finds throughout human history. Its enduring appeal is evident in its continued popularity over the centuries. In the last century, the search for gold was not limited...

Oldest Shoes in Europe Have Just Been Found

Archaeologists say they have found the oldest shoes in Europe. They are a pair of grass-woven sandals which appear to be six thousand years old. Scientists had been exploring a bat cave in Spain when they found them. They also...

Byzantine Greek Psalm Inscription Discovered Near Jerusalem

Archaeologists unveiled a unique Byzantine Greek Psalm inscription at the historic Hyrcania Fortress in the Judean Desert near Jerusalem. It was discovered painted in red beneath a cross on the side of a large building stone. It contains a paraphrase...

Roman Statue of Greco-Roman Sea God Unearthed in England

Archaeologists unearthed a Roman statue of Greco-Roman sea god, Triton, during excavations for a housing development in Kent, England. Measuring an impressive 2.3 feet in height and width, the Triton statue weighs over 132 pounds and was situated just 1.3...

3,000-Year-Old Priest’s Tomb Discovered in Peru

Archaeologists in Peru have found an ancient tomb they believe may have belonged to an elite religious leader, the “Priest of Pacopampa." The Ministry of Culture of Peru announced that the 3,000-year old tomb was found in the north of...

Archaeologists Find Pompei Frescoes Depicting Greek Gods

Archaeologists recently found two more houses in Pompei containing frescoes of Greek gods and human remains. The eruption of the volcano in 79 A.D. destroyed the cities of Pompei and Herculaneum, but the area continued to be inhabited over the...

Bronze Age Dolmens Uncovered in Spain

The Teba necropolis at La Lentejuela ancient burial site has brought to light thirteen stone structures and over a hundred tombs, unveiling a treasure trove of artifacts, such as pottery, jewelry, and tools. These findings have provided valuable insight...

Possible “Vampire” Burial Unearthed in Poland

The skeleton of a woman who was possibly buried with antivampire rituals in the 17th century was unearthed in Poland. 

The Oldest Wine in Europe Has Been Discovered in Greece

The oldest wine in Europe was discovered recently in ancient Philippi of northern Greece, the Department of History and Archaeology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki announced. The University presented research that indicates that the production and drinking of wine...

Greek Shipwreck Graveyard Reveals Even More Ancient Treasures

Following the recent unexpected discovery of at least 58 ancient shipwrecks in the archipelago of the Greek island of Fournoi, still more treasures have come to light. Greece's culture ministry has announced that an additional three ancient shipwrecks, loaded...