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Archaeology
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...
Archaeology
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...
Archaeology
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...
Ancient Greece
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...
Archaeology
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...
Archaeology
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...
Europe
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...
Archaeology
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.
Ancient Greece
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...
Ancient Greece
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...