The Discovery and Treasures of King Tutankhamun’s Tomb
2022 marks the centennial of one of the greatest archaeological finds in modern history – the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun. It was discovered by chance in…
Tutankhamun’s alabaster ship, an artifact from ancient Egypt, was crafted during his reign from approximately 1332–1323 BC and discovered by British archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922 during the excavation of Tutankhamun’s tomb (KV62) in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor
This alabaster boat is supported by a square pool-shaped foundation. It is regarded one of the most magnificent artefacts in King Tutankhamun’s collection. It was discovered in…
The tomb of Qasr Al Farid, an archaeological mystery in the Saudi desert
The Nabataean Kingdom ruled over an area that spanned from the southern Levant to northern Arabia, a position that allowed them to control the Incense Route that…
Mysterious mummy found in tomb in Peru with hands covering its face .
A mummy, fully bound in ropes and with its hands covering its face, has been discovered in an underground tomb in Peru. Archaeologists from the National University…
Egypt opens 4,500-year-old tomb of King Djoser following 15-year restoration
The elaborate tomb of King Djoser, a pharaoh who lived more than 4,500 years ago in ancient Egypt, has been opened to the public following 15 years of…
This Is Not A Huge Carpet But The World’s Largest Mosaic Unearthed In Turkey
The world’s largest intact mosaic opened to the public on 2019 in Antakya, Turkey, as part of the newly built Antakya Museum H๏τel. The 1,300-year-old, 9,000-square-foot mosaic…
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…
Mysterious 5000-Year-Old Disc of Sabu: An Ancient Egyptian Artifact with a Futuristic Design
An intriguing artifact was unearthed on January 19, 1936, by British archaeologist Walter Bryan Emery during an excavation at the Saqqara necropolis in Egypt. The discovery took…
This beautiful ‘network’ mosaic glᴀss bowl looks so modern, yet it’s about 2,250 years old!
Made using an innovative Hellenistic technique in which thin threads of twisted glᴀss were spiralled over a convex mould. This beautiful ‘network’ mosaic glᴀss bowl looks so…
In Croatia, archaeologists discovered remnants of a Roman chariot with horses.
Archaeologists in Croatia unearth incredibly well-preserved fossilised remains of a Roman chariot buried with two horses ‘1,700 years ago’ as part of ‘ritual for wealthy family’ 17…