Archaeologists working on the French island of Corsica discovered around 40 ancient graves where persons were buried inside gigantic jars known as Amphora.
Archaeologists in France have uncovered a mᴀssive cemetery containing 40 tombs dating from the first half of the first millennium. Bodies were discovered inside of amphorae, or large jars,…
Stonehenge: A Monument of Mystery and Mastery
Stonehenge, resting on the windswept Salisbury Plain in England, is one of the most renowned and enigmatic prehistoric structures in the world. Built over 4,000 years ago…
A Timeless Legacy: Mosaic of Myth and Memory Unearthed in Pompeii
Hidden deep within the haunting ruins of ancient Pompeii, Italy, lies an exquisite mosaic floor, miraculously preserved beneath centuries of volcanic ash and stone. This remarkably detailed…
WHAT IS ŞANLIURFA GÖBEKLI TEPE ACTUALLY?
Göbekli Tepe in Sanliurfa, an archaeological site located on the border of my country (Turkey), is one of the greatest discoveries in human history. This site, which…
Ancient Mummies of the Tarim Basin
Discovering Early Inhabitants of Eastern Central Asia The mummies of Eastern Central Asia (hereafter ECA) first entered my consciousness in the summer of 1988. I had heard…
The Secrets of The Bog Bodies at Windover Pond
During the construction of a new housing estate on a marsh in Windover, Florida, an ancient burial ground was accidentally discovered. It quickly became one of North…
Sweet Dreams (1892): Sculptor Antonio Frilli
Sweet Dreams (1892) Introduction Antonio Frilli, an eminent Italian sculptor of the late 19th century, is celebrated for his exquisite marble creations that captured the imagination of…
Incredible 4,800 year old fossil of a mother cradling and looking lovingly down at her baby found in Taiwan
It is a fitting discovery as Mother’s Day approaches. Archaeologists have uncovered the ancient remains of a young mother and an infant child locked in a 4,800-year-old…
India and its Art
The text below is the excerpt from the book Art of India, written by Vincent A. Smith, published by Parkstone International. In discussing Indian studies I am forced to acknowledge…
Hundreds of Mummies Found Near the Tomb of Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun
A team of archaeologists in Saqqara recently the pyramid of Queen Neith — who they didn’t even know existed until now. Zahi HawᴀssSaqqara has been the scene…