The mystery of King Arthur’s Hall: Cornish monument is 4,000 years OLDER than we thought – but scientists still have no idea what its original purpose was
In legend, King Arthur and his knights ruled England more than 1,000 years ago before vanishing from history. Now, archaeologists have found that the mysterious site known…
Alexander the Great’s lost TUNIC is found after 2,300 years: Scientists confirm purple and white garment found in the Royal Tombs of Vergina belonged to ancient king
A fetching purple tunic found in an ancient tomb in Greece belonged to Alexander the Great, experts say. The revered ceremonial garment – called ‘mesoleucon sarapis’ – was uncovered 47…
‘Extraordinary’ burial chamber of an ancient Egyptian priestess is discovered after 4,000 years – as archaeologists uncover a coffin WITHIN another coffin
An ‘extraordinary’ burial chamber containing the remains of an ancient Egyptian priestess has been unearthed after nearly 4,000 years. Idy, the daughter of a wealthy governor who…
REVEALED: The first text messages ‘printed’ by man from 6,000 years ago
It might not look like the text we’re familiar with today, but this cylinder could signify the origins of writing, experts believe. Researchers have discovered links between…
Archaeologists make first-of-its-kind discovery in ancient Egyptian tomb
Archaeologists have unearthed a first-of-its-kind ancient Egyptian tomb that dates back nearly 4,000 years. The burial chamber contained the remains of 11 men, women and children, suggesting it was…
The ‘two maidens’ of Pompeii may have been GAY LOVERS, scientists say – after reanalysing the iconic preserved figures found wrapped in a poignant embrace
As Mount Vesuvius erupted 2,000 years ago, two doomed residents of Pompeii clutched each other in their final moments. Trapped in an eternal embrace, they have come…
Archaeologists uncover 4,000-year-old settlement in Saudi Arabian oasis scattered with pottery and precious stones
ARCHAEOLOGISTS have uncovered a 4,000-year-old settlement tucked away in a Saudi Arabian oasis. The Bronze Age town, which is believed to have housed roughly 500 residents, sheds…
Archaeologists find ancient Middle Kingdom tomb with 11 sealed burials & ‘perfectly intact’ jewellery
ARCHAEOLOGISTS have unearthed an ancient Middle Kingdom tomb with 11 sealed burials and “perfectly intact” jewellery. Teams from the US and Egypt made the shocking discovery near the famed city of…
Strange Mummies Of Venzone: Ancient Bodies That Never Decompose Remain An Unsolved Mystery
These strange mummies were found in the Italian city of Venzone, a small hamlet in the province of Udine. The first mummy was unearthed in 1647, and…
Chronicles of Ajanta Caves from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE in Maharashtra
A horseshoe-shaped group of rock-cut ancient temples, the Ajanta Caves, lies across the Wangorah River in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad district. The Ajanta Caves, found by accident in 1819…