A precisely cut granite block from Elephantine Island, Egypt, dating back over 3,000 years to the New Kingdom era. Experts believe it to have been created using…
The 4,800-Year-Old Artificial Eye: A Glimpse into Ancient Ingenuity
Archaeological discoveries often transport us to a world far removed from modernity, revealing insights into ancient civilizations’ ingenuity, culture, and way of life. One such discovery made…
Discoveries May Rewrite History of China’s Terra-Cotta Warriors
Finds at the famous tomb complex point to influences from abroad and a blood-soaked succession after the death of China’s first emperor. In the four decades since…
Uncovering the Secrets of the Battle of Visby: A Soldier’s Skull Fused with Chainmail
04 Th8 Introduction The past has a way of revealing itself in the most unexpected ways, and the discovery of a medieval skull fused with chainmail is a prime…
Turkish museum takes in 1894 grave of Russian soldier
The grave of a 19th century Russian soldier, Lt. Col. Karl Karlovich, was transferred to a Turkish museum in the northeastern city of Ardahan. The grave of…
Mysterious mummy found in tomb in Peru with hands covering its face
A mummy, fully bound in ropes and with its hands covering its face, has been discovered in an underground tomb in Peru.Universidad Nacional Mayor de Sa Archaeologists…
Mummy of Ramesses I
The mummy of Ramesses I had been stolen from the Royal Cachette in Deir el-Bahari (TT320) by the Abu-Rᴀssul family of grave robbers and sold by Turkish…
Meet the medieval warrior hit in the face with an AXE: Scientists recreate the face of a victim of one of Europe’s most savage battles in 1361
A medieval warrior whose face was split open in one of Europe’s most savage battles has been brought back to life in a stunning recreation, 660 years…
Mummy of Queen Tiye
The mummy of Queen Tiye was found within the second side chamber of the tomb of AmenH๏τep II. Found in 1898 by Victor Loret, it was discovered…
Discovering Roman mosaics: where history meets luxury in Antakya
PH๏τO: courtesy of the Museum H๏τel Antakya This article is from World Archaeology issue 104 Subscribe now for full access and no adverts Antakya, anciently Antiochia on the Orontes, is…