What did King Tut look like?
Almost exactly 100 years ago, British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered a stairwell in the Valley of the Kings. The very next day, he followed the stairs, and…
Archaeology: Egyptian experts unearth 13 sealed wooden coffins in the desert necropolis of Saqqara
Archaeologists have uncovered 13 completely sealed wooden coffins in the desert necropolis of Saqqara, Egypt, that date back around 2,500 years. Located 19 miles south of Cairo, the vast…
Tutankhamun’s throne was found and revealed by archaeologists, revealing the secret behind it.
The golden throne of Tutankhaмun is a unique work of art. The luxurious arмchair is distinguished Ƅy the coмplexity of its technique and an aƄundance of details….
Tomb of Nefertari
Interior of the vestibule within the tomb of Queen Nefertari. At center is the entrance to a larger room known as the First east side annexe. Nefertari…
Is the Great Pyramid filled with rubble?
The Great Pyramid is not just filled with rubble. Neither are the other pyramids alongside it on the Giza Plateau, nor the slightly older pyramids further south…
Doodles Made by a 6-year-old Boy Named Onfim, from Russia, c. 1240-1260
Over the last 75 years, excavations in and around Novgorod, in Russia, have led to the discovery of hundreds of documents dating back to the Middle Ages….
The Great Pyramid of Cheops, Giza
The Great Pyramid of Cheops: Egypt “the cradle of ancient civilization and the land of the Pharaohs”, the Pharaohs believed that kings were chosen by the gods so…
Anunnaki
The Anunnaki are a group of deities of the ancient Sumerians, Akkadians, ᴀssyrians and Babylonians. In the earliest Sumerian writings about them, which come from the Post-Akkadian period, the Anunnaki are deities in the pantheon, descendants…
Knossos: Palace of the Minoans
The features of the palace depend on the time period. Currently visible is an accumulation of features over several centuries, the latest most dominant. Thus, the palace…
Ancient DNA Has Revealed Surprising Connections Between The First People of The Americas
Who were the first Americans? While we have some rough ideas, the answer to this question has long been up for debate. Now, comparisons between two extraordinary sets…