The Evolution of Egyptian Pyramid Structures: From Mastabas to the Great Pyramid of Khufu
The Egyptian pyramids are among the most iconic and enduring symbols of ancient civilization. Over the centuries, these monumental structures have captivated the imagination of millions, inspiring…
Where is Stonehenge, who built the prehistoric monument, and how?
Stonehenge is a mᴀssive stone monument located on Salisbury Plain in southern England. It was built roughly 4,000 to 5,000 years ago and was part of a larger…
The Mysterious Disk of Mictlāntēcutli: Unveiling Ancient Aztec Death Rituals
A profound archaeological discovery in 1963 unveiled one of the most enigmatic artifacts of Aztec civilization – the legendary “Disk of Death.” Found at the base of…
Britain’s Oldest Bed: A 400-Year Legacy at Berkeley Castle
The Historic Bed That Witnessed Generations In the heart of Gloucestershire stands Berkeley Castle, home to what is arguably Britain’s oldest bed still in use. This remarkable…
Belgian museums row over which mummy inspired TinTin story
Herge’s fictional Inca has sparked a row between rival Belgian tourist attractions, each of which displays a mummy they say inspired Tintin’s creator. The mummified corpse of…
Unique Hoard Of Roman-British Coins Found Near Utrecht, The Netherlands
A significant archaeological discovery has been made in the Dutch municipality of Bunnik, near Utrecht, where 404 silver and gold coins from the beginning of the Common…
Mummies With Gold Tongues Found Inside 2,500-Year-Old Tombs in Egypt
Archaeologists have unearthed two tombs, containing the mummified remains of a man and woman who died about 2,500 years ago, in the ruins of the ancient Egyptian…
1,500-Year-Old Joint Burial Offers A Look Into Atтιтudes Toward Love And The Afterlife
On the left side of the grave, the male skeleton lays with one arm outstretched, holding the abdomen of the female skeleton by its side. The woman’s…
Parthian Jar Burial Dated To 247 BC – 224 CE Unearthed In Iran’s Kurdistan Province
A team of archaeologists has unearthed a historical grave dating back to the Parthian era in a village of the western province of Kurdistan. Image credit: Iran…
Rare Mammoth Ivory Tool Offers Evidence Of Ropemaking In Central Europe More Than 35,000 Years Ago
The rope is one of the oldest human tools, and it played a crucial role in the daily lives of many ancient civilizations. Drawings found in Egyptian…