In the realm of exquisite artifacts, few pieces rival the sheer beauty and historical significance of the Horse Handle Lapis Lazuli Dagger. This extraordinary weapon, a fine example of Persian craftsmanship from the 19th century, epitomizes the opulence and artistry of its era. Now a treasured part of the Al-Sabah Collection in Kuwait, this dagger offers a glimpse into the rich heritage of Persian art and the skill of its artisans.

Although it’s been buried for thousands of years, the partial skeleton of a woolly mammoth discovered this week in Lima Township shows that the animal probably ended up on a Native American’s dinner plate.

In a breathtaking archaeological breakthrough, experts have uncovered a 3,000-year-old golden coffin alongside the Egyptian pyramids, revealing a chilling and enigmatic mummy that has captivated the world. This extraordinary find offers a rare glimpse into ancient Egyptian burial practices and raises intriguing questions about the life and death of the individual entombed within.

In the heart of the Egyptian desert, where the mysteries of the past remain largely uncovered, a recent archaeological discovery has astonished scholars and history enthusiasts alike. An ancient drink, discovered during the excavation of a pharaoh’s tomb, provides a unique insight into the lifestyle and habits of ancient Egyptians over 3,000 years ago. This find not only enriches our understanding of ancient Egyptian civilization, but also raises intriguing questions about the preservation and use of food and drink over millennia.

Along the cliff leading into the remote village of the Anga tribe on the Morobe Plateau (Papua New Guinea), are hundreds of strange mummies standing …

The Muisca mummies are the mummified remains of the ruling class of the Misco society, its main priests and their families. The mummies would be …

In a groundbreaking discovery that has stunned the scientific community, an Egyptologist has reportedly discovered what appear to be strange remains during an excavation in the Egyptian desert. This remarkable find is set to revolutionise our understanding of apparent history and potentially our place in the universe.

In 1935, an archaeological expedition led by the Metropolitan Museum of New York unearthed a fascinating and eerie find in the tombs of Deir Elbahari near Luxor, Egypt. Beneath the tomb of Senmut, a prominent architect and possible lover of Queen Hatshepsut, archaeologists discovered a separate burial chamber containing the mummified remains of an elderly woman. Her mouth was agape, frozen in what appeared to be a scream, earning her the nickname the “Screaming Woman.”

The term “astronomical excavation” might conjure up images of futuristic archaeological digs on distant planets, but it actually refers to an innovative approach that integrates astronomical and archaeological methods to uncover hidden facets of ancient human history. This innovative field is reshaping our understanding of past civilizations, providing new insights into how our ancestors observed and interpreted the cosmos.

A remarkable archaeological find has recently emerged from the depths of the Loire River in France: a colossal snake skeleton dating back centuries. This discovery promises to rewrite our understanding of prehistoric fauna and shed new light on the ancient ecosystems that once thrived in this region.