Jewellery has been commonly recovered in Pompeii. Archaeologists have found some skeletons and plaster casts clutching pieces of jewellery as if they were their most precious possessions. Jewellery looks like it was very important to the people of Pompeii as it was worth a large amount of money. Jewellery was a status item in Pompeii….
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Archaeologists have discovered a well-preserved Bronze Age arrow in Norway’s thawing ice. Credit: Espen Finstad / secretsoftheice.com Archaeologists have made an exciting discovery in the mountains of Norway: a truly unusual ancient arrow with its original quartzite arrowhead and feather tail still intact. This arrow, believed to have been employed by reindeer hunters around three thousand years…
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The Dolmen de Soto from above, showing both the low earth mound covering the megalithic corridor, and the reconstructed entrance way beside the portal, which provides access to the interior. (Image: Dron Pelayo) Investigating an isolated Neolithic tomb in Andalucía has revealed a new dimension to its rock art. What can this tell us about…
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The archaeological area of Piazza Ferrari presents a clear view of different buildings, a formidable historical and urban stratification bearing witness to 2000 years of our history. Together with the Surgeon’s House, other finds were unearthed i.e. traces of a building dating from the Late Republic period and finds of an Early Medieval settlement. The…
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The golden bust of Emperor Marcus Aurelius from Avenches, western Switzerland, is going on display at the Getty. It is the largest known bust of an emperor made of a precious metal and one of only a handful of gold busts to escape being melted down. This Marcus Aurelius bust is so rare and so valuable…
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In the heart of the Mughal Empire, in the year 1620 CE, there existed a wine cup of unparalleled beauty. This was no ordinary cup; it was the Mughal Emerald Wine Cup. Owned by Emperor Jahangir, a man known for his love for art and luxury, this cup was far more than a vessel for…
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The Day the Acropolis’ Parthenon was Destroyed In 1687 the Parthenon of the Acropolis in Athens was blown up and partly destroyed by the Venetians. Credit: c. 1895 – c. 1915. Rijksmuseum / Public Domain On September 26, 1687, the Parthenon of Acropolis in Athens faced a severe blow and was partly destroyed by Francesco…
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The ancient civilization of Babylonia, nestled between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, left an indelible mark on history. Among the remnants of this once-great empire, the sacred boundary stones, or kudurrus, stand as silent sentinels, bearing witness to the rich cultural tapestry and religious beliefs that defined Babylonia. In this exploration, we unravel the significance…
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Updated March 10, 2018 The petroglyphs on the rock outcrop shown here are an excellent example of rock art left by the Hohokam Indians, believed to have dwelt in the Valley of the Sun between 700 and 1450 A.D.. Most of the rock art on Hayden Butte Preserve is located on the south slope adjacent…
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The Street of the Knights in Rhodes Island, approximately 200 years apart. On the historical street between the Palace of the Grand Masters and the port, there are inns belonging to the Hospitalier Sect. The Street of the Knights in Rhodes – Walking In The Days Of Old In this section I will be discussing…
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Originally built by the Nabataeans (not the Romans) more than 2000 years ago, the Theatre was chiselled out of rock, slicing through many caves and tombs in the process. It was enlarged by the Romans to hold about 8500 (around 30% of the population of Petra) soon after they arrived in 106 CE. Badly damaged…
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In the realm of archaeology, a recent discovery has left researchers and enthusiasts alike in awe – a 1000-year-old artifact with a peculiar and enigmatic shape. Unearthed from a long-forgotten archaeological site, this ancient relic has sparked intense curiosity and raised a fundamental question: Why did the people of antiquity craft artifacts with such strange…
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Over the years, the photograph above has appeared on numerous blogs and websites, usually captioned as “man with large book at Prague Castle, 1940s” or “c. 1940s: Man with books.” However, bibliophiles and antiquarians have long questioned the image’s description and sought a more accurate attribution. Well, it seems that the only thing that…
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Several years ago while on a holiday in Santa Barbara, California, I visited the Lost Horizon Bookstore on Anacapa Street, one of my favorite haunts. My attention was focused on the shelves that held old books about Greek history, classical Greek literature, and Balkan history. When I took a heavy book from a shelf…
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A human heart found deep within a city centre crypt in the 19th century is to be returned to Cork next month as “sacred cargo”. A human heart found deep within a city centre crypt in the 19th century is to be returned to Cork next month as “sacred cargo”. The relic of a human…
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Archaeologists in Costa Rica have unearthed many almost perfectly round stone balls, raising the question of how ancient people achieved such a level of precision thousands of years ago. “We have studied the terrain where there are more than 15 of these spheres, and there are several placed next to residential entrances as if to…
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Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous monuments. Located in Wiltshire and managed by English Heritage, the prehistoric site attracts more than one million tourists each year. But when was Stonehenge actually constructed? What was it used for? And why did Charles Darwin pay a visit in the 1880s? Standing proud on Salisbury Plain…
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Vatican Museum restorer Alice Baltera works on the bronze Hercules statue, in the Round Hall of the Vatican Museums, Thursday, May 11, 2023. Work will continue until December to reveal the 4-meter- (13-foot-) tall Hercules, believed to have stood in … more >PrintBy Francesco Sportelli – Associated Press – Saturday, May 13, 2023 Scaffolding in a niche of the Vatican…
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In 683 A.D., Pakal, the great King of Palenque who had ruled for almost 70 years, died. Pakal’s time had been one of great prosperity for his people, who honored him by entombing his body inside the Temple of the Inscriptions, a pyramid that Pakal himself had ordered built specifically to serve as his tomb….
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The gold funerary mask of Tutankhamun is an example of the highest artistic and technical achievements of the ancient Egyptians in the New Kingdom. The exact portrayal of the king’s facial features achieved here made it possible for his soul to recognize him and return to his mummified body. Thus ensuring his resurrection. After being…
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Pyramid-shaped structures have been a fascinating and mysterious subject of study for researchers across the world. Found in various prehistoric civilizations, these remarkable architectural achievements have led some to believe in conspiracy theories about a lost antediluvian civilization. However, anthropological evidence and cultural analysis have provided more grounded explanations for the construction of these structures….
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The Devil’s Slide is amazing. The devil has 3 toys in a canyon in Morgan county, or so the locals say. The first 2 are pretty cool, and if you’re in the area, you should check them out. The first is called the Devil’s Slide. It is a really unique geological formation where 2 layers…
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An ancient Egyt expert may have uncovered why the Great Pyramid of Giza was built and what its purpose was, perhaps answering a mystery that has stretched back hundreds of years The two “lost pyramids” of Lake Moeris may prove the Great Pyramid of Giza was built to be a giant water pump and not…
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In а ѕіgnіfіcant revelаtіon сhаllenging сenturіes-old misconceptions, hіѕtorіanѕ аre dіѕpellіng the wіdely held belіef thаt ѕlаveѕ were reѕрonѕible for constructing… In а ѕіgnіfіcant revelаtіon сhаllenging сenturіes-old misconceptions, hіѕtorіanѕ аre dіѕpellіng the wіdely held belіef thаt ѕlаveѕ were reѕрonѕible for сonѕtruсting the аnсient Egyрtіan рyrаmids. Contrаry to thіѕ рerѕiѕtent myth, reсent reѕeаrch hаѕ trасed the orіgіn…
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