Sarcophagus of Wennefer
This is a magnificent example of an unusual type of large trapezoidal sarcophagi characteristic of the Nectanebid Period (Dynasty 30). The decoration, carved expertly into the hard…
Exploring Sri Lanka’s Ancient Rock Fortress of Sigiriya
Sigiriya is a fifth century fortress in Sri Lanka which has been carved out of an inselberg, a hill of hard volcanic rock. It towers around 600 feet (182.8m) from…
Ancient ᴀssyrian Guardian Rises Again: The 2,700-Year-Old Lamᴀssu of Dur-Sharrukin
Archaeologists Uncover Monumental Lamᴀssu Relief in Iraq.Iraqi authorities unveiled an ancient ᴀssyrian statue as the government continues to work on preserving the country’s rich archaeological heritage. The…
The impressive Viking runestones of the Swedish countryside, 1899-1945
Remnants of the glorious Viking past are scattered throughout the countryside of Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Particularly in Sweden’s Uppland province, there are thousands of stones carved…
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The Venus of Hohle Fels
The Venus of Hohle Fels is an Upper Paleolithic Venus figurine dated to between 35 000 and 40 000 years ago, belonging to the early Aurignacian, and is the…
Rock or relic? Diver finds 900-year-old sword thought to belong to Crusader knight
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Rock or relic? Diver finds 900-year-old sword thought to belong to Crusader knight
An Israeli scuba diver has discovered an ancient sword off the country’s Mediterranean Coast that experts believe dates back to the time of the Crusaders. Shlomi Katzin was recently on…
Ancient Giant Skeleton Discovered In Krabi Cave Confirms Legend Of The Nagas – Or Perhaps Not
Scientists have discovered an ancient giant skeleton and huge snake bones. It’s an extraordinary discovery, and if it’s genuine it offers evidence giants roamed the Earth in…
Skidi Pawnee Indians: One Of The Most Proficient Astronomers Of Ancient Times And Their Sophisticated Star Chart
Did ancient Sumerians observe and record the impact of the Aten asteroid over 5,000 years ago? For over 150 years scientists have tried to solve the mystery…