Tag: Archaeology
Ancient Crimean Burials Uncover Gold and Silver Jewelry of Wealthy Women
Ancient Crimean Burials Uncover Gold and Silver Jewelry of Wealthy WomenArchaeologists in Crimea have made a stunning discovery at the Almalyk-dere necropolis on the Mangup plateau, near Sevastopol. The new finds include intricate gold...
Ancient Egyptian Temple Found in Cliff: 2,100 Years Old
Ancient Egyptian Temple Found in Cliff: 2,100 Years OldArchaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery in Egypt, unearthing an ancient temple hidden within a cliff face. The temple, estimated to be around 2,100 years old,...
Uncovering the Anglo-Saxon Plagiarism of a Roman Coin: Typos and All
An unusual piece of Anglo-Saxon jewelry, a pendant replicating a Roman gold solidus featuring Emperor Honorius, was discovered in Norfolk, England, by a metal detectorist in January 2023. The pendant, dating back to the...
$1 Million Worth of Coins Found in 1715 Spanish Treasure Shipwrecks in Florida
Authorities in Florida have made a significant discovery, recovering 37 gold coins that were stolen from 18th-century shipwrecks off the coast of Florida. The coins are part of a larger collection of over 100...
Reconstruction of ‘Vampire’ Buried with Blade – Uncover the Mysterious Tale
Centuries ago, a young woman, believed to be from a wealthy family, was buried in a "vampire" grave in Poland. Recent reconstructions of her face shed light on what she may have looked like....
Ancient Shipwreck Found off Kenyan Coast: Possibly from Vasco da Gama’s Last Journey
Off the coast of Kenya, archaeologists have discovered a shipwreck that may date back to one of Vasco da Gama's historic voyages into the Indian Ocean 500 years ago. The wreck, believed to be...
The Earliest Known Alphabet Unearthed: A Historical Breakthrough
Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery in northern Syria, unearthing what appears to be the oldest example of alphabetic writing ever found. The finding, a small clay cylinder from a tomb in Umm el-Marra,...
Ancient Stone Age Circles Found on English Moorland: Possible Sacred Arc
Two ancient stone circles, dating back around 5,000 years, have been discovered in southwest England. These findings suggest that Stonehenge was not the only Stone Age circle built in the region. The independent archaeologist,...
Ancient Amulet Unearthed in Turkey Depicting King Solomon Defeating Devil
Archaeologists in Turkey have made an exciting discovery of a rare fifth-century Christian pendant featuring King Solomon defeating the devil. This unique pendant, found in Anatolia, is the only one of its kind discovered...
Deciphered: Ancient 2,600-Year-Old Inscription in Turkey Reveals Mention of Goddess ‘The Mother’
A researcher claims to have decoded an ancient inscription found on a 2,600-year-old monument in Turkey known as Arslan Kaya, meaning "lion rock" in Turkish. The inscription mentions the goddess Materan, revered by the...