Adamkayalar in Peril: The Battle to Safeguard Turkey’s Ancient Rock Reliefs
Discovering the “Men of Rock” in Mersin, Turkey In the southern province of Mersin, Turkey, the archaeological site known as Adamkayalar, or “Men of Rock,” showcases ancient…
Unearthing Germany’s Ancient Rituals: 6,000-Year-Old Burial Mounds Found
Neolithic Mounds Unearthed Near Magdeburg In an unexpected turn of events, the proposed construction of a semiconductor facility by US chipmaker Intel has resulted in an incredible…
The Lyre from the Royal Cemetery of Ur: A Glimpse into Ancient Mesopotamian Culture
Introduction The discovery of a lyre in the “Great Death-Pit” at the Royal Cemetery of Ur, in southern Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq), has provided archaeologists and historians with…
The Silver Scyphos: A Glimpse into Ancient Roman Triumphs and Imperial Symbolism
The discovery of a silver scyphos, a two-handled drinking cup, near Pompeii offers a remarkable insight into the grandeur of ancient Roman society and its imperial symbolism. Buried by the…
Hidden Treasure: Over 300 Ancient Roman Coins Unearthed Beneath Italian Theater
In a discovery that bridges ancient history and modern urban life, archaeologists in northern Italy have uncovered over 300 Roman coins dating back to the late Roman…
Unearthing a Grim Chapter of History: The Neolithic Mᴀssacre in Ancient China
Roughly 4,100 years ago, a horrific event unfolded in what is now modern-day China, revealing a chilling chapter of ancient history. Archaeologists recently uncovered a site in…
Psychoactive Plants: Profound Insights from Hair Analysis of Ancient Peruvian Mummies
24 Th6 Analysis of hair from 22 mummies found in southern Peru has revealed the earliest known use of San Pedro cactus, a source of mescaline, as…
Exploring the Lives of Pompeii’s Residents Frozen in Time
27 Th11 The Tragedy of the 79 AD Eruption When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, the city of Pompeii was buried under thick layers of pumice…
The Charioteer’s Grave: Unearthing 3,000-Year-Old Secrets from Ancient Siberia
20 Th7 In the remote and rugged landscapes of southern Siberia, a remarkable archaeological discovery has emerged that is poised to rewrite the history of this enigmatic…
Ancient Wonders Revealed: Unprecedented Discoveries in Siberia’s ‘Valley of the Kings’
22 Th11 1. The Discovery: A 2,500-Year-Old Time Capsule A joint Polish-Russian archaeological team excavated an extraordinary burial mound in northern Tuva. Estimated to be about 2,500…