Stool of Tutankhamun with Sema Tawy Symbol
The stool of Tutankhamun is made of wood and covered in gold leaf, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient Egyptian artisans. The elements of the stool are…
3000 Year Old Golden Throne Of King Tutankhamun
The golden throne of Tutankhamun is a unique work of art. It is considered to be one of the most significant and well-preserved pieces of furniture from…
The Secret of the Giant Walls
07 Th10 The enigma surrounding the giant walls of Sacsayhuamán in Peru has captivated archaeologists for decades. These imposing structures, constructed from mᴀssive blocks weighing several dozen tonnes and…
The Timeless Legacy of the Yılantaş Rock Tomb: A Phrygian Masterpiece
10 Th1 Introduction Nestled within the Göynüş Valley in Turkey, the Yılantaş Rock Tomb stands as an enduring testament to the ingenuity and artistic expression of the…
Jarlshof: A Gateway to Shetland’s Millennia-Long Legacy
16 Th11 Jarlshof, located at the southern tip of Shetland, stands as a remarkable archaeological site that encapsulates over 5,000 years of human history. From its Neolithic…
Ancient Egyptian mummy Takabuti died after being STABBED in the back in her 20s
Ireland’s famous mummy Takabut was murdered in her twenties by someone stabbing her in the back near her left shoulder, a new study has revealed. Takabut is thought…
The Chauvet Cave: A Window to the Paleolithic World
Discovered in 1994 by three French speleologists—Jean-Marie Chauvet, Eliette Brunel-Deschamps, and Christian Hillaire—the Chauvet Cave is a breathtaking treasure trove of prehistoric art. Located in the Ardèche…
Mummy board painting of two brothers from Faiyum, c. 30 B.C. – 2nd Century A.D.
These mummy board painting of two brothers, commonly known as ‘Faiyum Portraits’ due to being found in the town of Faiyum, were realistic portraits placed over the…
Sea God, see God | Visiting the House of Neptune in Herculaneum
The ᴀssociation between Herculaneum and Mount Vesuvius goes way back to 79 AD, where the fateful eruption of the volcano smothered this town under pyroclastic material. While this event…
The mummy of Queen Hatshepsut’s wet nurse Sitre-In lies in a glᴀss case
Sitre-In pH๏τographed by Kenneth Garrett This mummy of a woman known as “Mummy KV60b” was discovered within a large (7ft) sarcophagus in Tomb KV60 of the Valley…