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100 Abbasid-Era Gold Jewelry Pieces Unearthed at Ancient Dariyah
7+ hour, 24+ min ago (276+ words) Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia have uncovered a stunning collection of 100 gold jewelry pieces dating back over 1, 100 years to the Abbasid era. Discovered at the ancient site of Dariyah in the Al-Qassim region, the artifacts showcase the advanced craftsmanship of the…...
How Thoth and the Egyptian Mystery Schools Shaped All of Western Civilisation
8+ hour, 57+ min ago (655+ words) Deep under the sands of Upper Egypt lies an ancient temple that was known by the Greeks as Hermopolis, or the City of Hermes. The temple has a unique purpose among all temples of the ancient world. This temple was…...
2, 000-Year-Old Greek Theater Mask Found Inside a Cave in Croatia
12+ hour, 28+ min ago (139+ words) The Greek theater mask discovered in a cave in Croatia. (Dubrovnik Museums) Greek vessels also discovered within the cave. (Dubrovnik Museums) After its use as a burial site ceased, Crno Jezero Cave took on a new role as an Illyrian…...
The Bayeux Tapestry Tells the Norman Victors' Story - Here's the English Version
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (858+ words) As the Bayeux Tapestry comes to London, the year 1066 and the Norman Conquest are in the spotlight. The tapestry " an embroidered cloth nearly 70 metres long, created soon after the events it depicts " tells the story of the Battle of Hastings…...
2, 400-Year-Old Iron Age Structure Discovered Beneath German Construction Site
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (487+ words) During construction work on a stormwater overflow basin in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, archaeologists have unearthed a remarkably preserved 2, 400-year-old Iron Age structure along the banks of the Main River. The discovery, which includes massive oak beams and a dry-stone wall, offers…...
How a 4, 000-Year-Old City Defied History's 'Rules' by Becoming More Equal
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (535+ words) New research reveals that the 4, 000-year-old city of Mohenjo-daro defied the 'rules' of history by becoming more equal as it became more successful. By analyzing house sizes across the ancient city, researchers found that Mohenjo-daro was not only more equal…...
Ancient Pigeons Lived Alongside Humans Up To 3, 400 Years Ago
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (169+ words) Map of Cyprus showing the locations of Hala Sultan Tekke and settlements mentioned in the article. (Carter et al. /Antiquity Publications Ltd) Site map of Hala Sultan Tekke, with inset location relative to the modern coastline and current dimensions of…...
Giant 13th-Century Warrior's Saber Unearthed at "Eagle's Nest' in Russia
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (276+ words) The 4-foot long saber sword discovered at Astrakhan in Russia. (Astrakhan Museum-Reserve) Just below this grave, archaeologists discovered burial No. 53, which held the true treasure of the site. This mid-13th-century oval pit contained a male skeleton with traces of what…...
Plain of Jars
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (541+ words) Ancient Origins A 'Jar' Jammed with Human Bones May Solve Laos' Mystery The remains of at least 37 people who died between the 9th and 13th centuries were found inside a massive stone vessel in northeastern Laos, and the discovery could finally resolve…...
Mummified Cats and Painted Coffins Found in Luxor Cache
1+ week, 1+ day ago (155+ words) Ancient Egyptian mummified cat, a fitting comparison for the Ptolemaic-period cat mummies found at Dra Abu El-Naga. (Wellcome Collection/CC BY 4. 0)Source. Such titles matter because temple offices were part of Egypt's religious and administrative machinery. The god Amun rose…...