Unearthed: The Magnificent Ptolemaic Queen Statue from Thonis-Heracleion
The top two pieces of a statue depicting a Ptolemaic queen, possibly Cleopatra II or III, before and after it had been cleaned and excavated on the…
Egypt’s ‘Walking Whales’: Desert Fossils Reveal Sea Mammals That Dominated Oceans 37 Million Years Ago
The arid desert sands of Egypt are not the most likely of places to find whales. But dozens of fossilised remains of prehistoric ancestors of the giant sea mammals have emerged from the shifting sands of the Egyptian Sahara. Among them is an intact 37 …
Unsolved Enigma: Priceless Jewel-Covered ‘Skeleton’ Unearthed in Roman Catacombs
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Discover the Gilded Carriage Unearthed in King Tutankhamunβs Burial Chamber
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Tutankhamun’s Legacy Unveiled: 5,000 Treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum Spark a Nation’s Rebirth
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Exploring the Ancient City of Gerasa (Jerash), Jordan
If youβve ever wondered what it would be like to wander the streets of an ancient Roman city, Gerasa, known today as Jerash, is the place for you. Located in Jordan, Jerash is home to the remarkably preserved ruins of the Greco-Roman city of Gerasa, also …
New Neolithic Visions Redefine Ancient History
Share In the TaΕ Tepeler , or Stone Mounds, of southeastern Turkeyβs ΕanlΔ±urfa Province, archaeologists have uncovered more than 20 sites dating to the Pre-Pottery Neolithic period (ca. 12,000 to 10,200 years ago) that share characteristics including …
Archaeologists surprised by ‘intriguing’ art drawn by Christian pilgrims 1,500 years ago
Recent archaeological excavations in Israel have revealed a rare find: early Christian art from around 1,500 years ago. The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced the discovery in a Facebook post on May 23. The art was found in an ancient church …
Discovering Monte d’Accoddi: A Journey into Sardinia’s Ancient Stone Platform
Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Sardinia, Italy, lies Monte dβAccoddi, an enigmatic Neolithic archaeological site shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Comprising a massive raised stone platform believed to be an altar, this ancient structure offers …
Most Valuable Museum Artifacts From Around The World
Top 22 artifacts from the Stone Age The Stone Age, a time of profound human innovation and adaptation, marked the earliest chapters of our collective history. It is an era defined by the ingenious artifacts that have survived the ravages of time, revealing …