The Pharaoh Erased From History
When archaeologists found this bust in the sands of North Africa in the 19th century, nobody knew who this guy was. Well, it is Pharaoh Akhenaten, and…
Winged genie
Winged genie is the conventional term for a recurring motif in the iconography of ᴀssyrian sculpture. Winged genies are usually bearded male figures sporting birds’ wings. The Genii are a…
Mycenaean Civilization
The Mycenaean civilization flourished in the Late Bronze Age (c. 1700-1100 BCE), peaking from the 15th to the 13th century BCE. The Mycenaeans extended their influence throughout the Peloponnese in Greece and across the Aegean from Crete to the…
Ancient Luxury Unveiled: 1,500-Year-Old Byzantine Bathtub Found in Tunisia
In a remarkable archaeological discovery in 2021, researchers unearthed a 1,500-year-old Byzantine bathtub in Sbeitla, Tunisia, offering a fascinating glimpse into the luxurious lifestyle of ancient times. This exceptional…
Ancient Unveiling: Archaeologists Discover 2,500-Year-Old Ice Maiden with One of History’s Oldest Tattoos
A Frozen Time Capsule from the Ukok Plateau In the remote, windswept landscapes of Siberia, where Russia, Mongolia, China, and Kazakhstan converge, an extraordinary archaeological discovery was…
The $2 Billion Bathtub: Emperor Nero’s Forgotten Treasure
A Priceless Relic Hidden in Plain Sight When you think of the Vatican Museum’s most valuable treasures, your mind likely wanders to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes or…
Ancient Egypt breakthrough as incredible discovery made by scanning 3,000-year-old mummy
Researchers learned new information about how human remains were mummified 3,000 years ago. Scientists have discovered mind-blowing new information about the mummified human remains of those who died in…
Unveiling Ancient Pompeii: New Discoveries Shed Light on Pre-Roman Era
Archaeological Treasures Unearthed Near Pompeii’s Eastern Edge Archaeologists working near the famous Roman ruins of Pompeii have made a series of remarkable discoveries, offering new insights into the area’s…
Ancient Sumerian Star Map Reveals 5,500-Year-Old Asteroid Impact
The Mystery of the Cuneiform Tablet For over 150 years, scientists have been puzzled by a cuneiform clay tablet discovered in the underground library of King Ashurbanipal…
Echoes of Conflict: Delving into the Chilling Relic of Ancient Roman Gallic Warfare
The Haunting Discovery The ground beneath the archaeologists’ feet yielded an extraordinary treasure – a 2,070-year-old human bone with an iron spearhead still embedded within it. This…