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Gobekli Tepe: The World’s First Temple?
Predating Stonehenge by 6,000 years, Turkey’s stunning Gobekli Tepe upends the conventional view of the rise of civilization Six miles from Urfa, an ancient city in southeastern…
Egypt mystery solved as ‘fourth great pyramid’ pinpointed after 300-year-old text decoded
EGYPT’S “fourth great pyramid” was pinpointed by an expert, after he decoded an account given in a text that dates back almost 300 years. The Giza Plateau…
The Golden Coffins of King Tutankhamun.
The gold outer coffin and the first inner coffin of King Tutankhamun are remarkable artifacts from the New Kingdom, specifically the 18th Dynasty of Egypt (1332-1323 BCE)….
The “Oldest Gold of Humanity” Was Buried 6,500 Years Ago in the Varna Necropolis.
The necropolis in Varna, a cemetery from 4,660–4,450 BC on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, is home to the oldest gold objects that are now known to…
The Wonder of Machu Picchu’s Construction Technology.
Here’s what we know. Machu Picchu was built in 90 years, between the years 1450 and 1540. It’s located on a crest of the Peruvian Andes by…
Breaking News: Excavation of a Special Egyptian Mummy with a Golden Tongue: A New Chapter in Ancient History Revealed
In a groundbreaking discovery that has captured the world’s imagination, archaeologists have unearthed a unique Egyptian mummy buried with a golden tongue. This remarkable find opens a…
The Fascinating Story of Stuckie: A Naturally Mummified Dog Frozen in Time
In a fascinating discovery that blends nature’s mysteries with scientific wonder, the story of Stuckie, a hunting dog preserved through natural mummification, continues to captivate visitors at…
Michelangelo’s Unfinished Masterpiece: The Tomb of Pope Julius II
In the annals of art history, few projects have captured the imagination of scholars and enthusiasts alike as the Tomb of Pope Julius II. Conceived as a…
Tomb of Téviec: A Glimpse into Mesolithic Life and Death
The Tomb of Téviec is a remarkable archaeological discovery that sheds light on the cultural, social, and violent aspects of Mesolithic life in what is now Brittany,…
Did Ancient Egyptians Actively Hunt Crocodiles for Mummification?
Scans of a 2,000-year-old crocodile suggest the reptile was hunted for mummification rites. Mummified animals have been recovered from many, if not most, ancient Egyptian tombs and…