Tutankhamun’s alabaster ship, an artifact from ancient Egypt, was crafted during his reign from approximately 1332–1323 BC
This alabaster boat is supported by a square pool-shaped foundation. It is regarded one of the most magnificent artefacts in King Tutankhamun’s collection. It was discovered in…
Mummy of a man, Louvre. Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 BC
It is the mummy of a man about 1.65 meter tall, who lived during the Ptolemaic Period (ca. 305-30 BC). The quality of its embalming, as well…
The size of some of the stones at Sacsayhuaman
Is it possible that ancient cultures possessed thousands of years ago a now-lost technology that allowed them to soften stone? According to numerous researchers, the answer is…
Uruk: The Ancient City Where Human Civilization Began
28 Th11 It is difficult to imagine that a city as grand and flourishing as Uruk, which played a crucial role in the dawn of human civilization,…
The World’s Oldest Pants: A 3,300-Year-Old Masterpiece of Ancient Weaving
Unearthing History: The Discovery of Bronze Age Trousers In 2014, archaeologists made a groundbreaking discovery in the Xinjiang Uighur region of China. They unearthed what would become…
The Majestic Rise and Poignant Fall of Palmyra: A Desert Oasis Turned Ancient Trade Metropolis
The Birth of a Desert Jewel In the heart of Syria, 130 miles northeast of Damascus, an ancient city emerged from the sands, its tale as mesmerizing…
Bones of Battle: Unveiling the Horrors of Medieval England’s Bloodiest Day
The Frozen Fields of Towton: A Battlefield Frozen in Time On a bitterly cold March day in 1461, the tranquil fields of Towton, Yorkshire, became the stage…
The Enigmatic Tale of Yuya: Akhenaten’s Grandfather and an Ancient Egyptian Marvel
A Treasure Unearthed in the Valley of Kings In the scorching heat of 1905, the Valley of the Kings revealed one of its most captivating secrets. British…
Ancient Armenian Mystery: Infants Found Beneath the “Dragon Stone”
Unearthing Secrets of the Bronze Age In the heart of Armenia, a land steeped in ancient history, archaeologists have made a startling discovery that has sent ripples…
A Mother’s Eternal Embrace: A 4,800-Year-Old Testament to Unconditional Love
A Remarkable Archaeological Discovery In a groundbreaking archaeological excavation in Taiwan, scientists have unearthed a profoundly moving testament to maternal love – the skeletal remains of a…