The Sumerian city of Uruk
The Sumerian city of Uruk is the oldest inhabited civilized city in the world 6000 BC and from it the first written letter was launched to all…
Unveiling the Old Croghan Man: A Glimpse into Ireland’s Iron Age
A Remarkable Discovery In June 2003, a remarkable archaeological find was made in an Irish bog, revealing the well-preserved remains of a man from the Iron Age,…
A Mummified Child’s Remains Show Signs of a Modern Scourge
The mummified remains of a 16th-century child buried in the Basilica of Saint Domenico Maggiore in Naples, Italy.Credit…Gino Fornaciari/University of Pisa Speckled with lesions across its dried,…
Ancient aqueduct system hidden beneath the remnants of a historic castle.
An official with Lorestan Provincial Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization has said that the ancient water transfer installations were discovered during the excavations. Hojjat Yar-Mohammadi further…
The Lovers of Valdaro: for 6,000 years, a pair of skeletons had been locked in an eternal embrace
Imagine a couple, their hands intertwined, faces gazing into each other’s eyes, frozen in time for over 6,000 years. This poignant scene was unveiled in 2007 near…
Uncovering the Secrets of the Trier Gold Hoard: A Remarkable Roman Treasure
Introduction In the bustling city of Trier, Germany, a remarkable discovery was made in 1993 that would captivate historians, numismatists, and the public alike. Buried deep beneath…
Uncovering the Haunting Secrets of Pompeii: A Journey Through the Ancient Bodies
04 Th8 Introduction Pompeii, the once-thriving ancient Roman city, has captivated the world’s imagination for centuries. Buried under a thick layer of volcanic ash after the catastrophic…
Unveiling the Ancient Splendor: The Golden Crown of Geto-Dacia A 2,000-Year-Old Masterpiece Unveiled
Uncovering Romania’s Ancient Treasure In the heart of Romania, a splendid golden crown remained concealed for two millennia, waiting to be uncovered. This remarkable artifact, known as…
Silent Witnesses: Exploring Human Remains at the National Museum of Ireland
In March 2022, I had the opportunity to visit the National Museum of Ireland on Kildare Street in Dublin. This exceptional archaeology museum, which offers free admission…
The Enigma of Spanish Stonehenge: A 7,000-Year-Old Marvel
The Dolmen of Guadalperal, affectionately known as the “Spanish Stonehenge,” is located in Spain’s Extremadura region and dates back over 7,000 years, predating the Egyptian pyramids. Comprising…