In the 1920s, the world was captivated by the discoveries Howard Carter made in Egypt, particularly his excavation of the tomb of Tutankhamun. While these discoveries were monumental, the idea of “giant pharaohs” captured the imagination of scholars and the public alike. Although Carter himself did not find any literal giant pharaoh mummies, the concept remains a fascinating mix of historical intrigue and myth.

The colossal heads depicted in the photo weigh approximately 50 tonnes each—equivalent to the mass of four fully equipped Eurofighter jets. These monumental sculptures were transported from their quarry, located over 150 kilometers away, to their current locations. Dating back between 3,000 and 4,000 years, or potentially even older, these giant heads remain shrouded in mystery due to the absence of precise historical records.

A Tasmanian devil tooth, artefacts and braided hair are among the “mind-blowing” finds from excavations of 46,000-year-old indigenous rock shelters in Western Australia destroyed by mining.

Researchers are making efforts to unravel the mystery behind the lives and deaths of the mummified dead in the Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo in the rest of Sicily.

In the field of archaeology, surprising discoveries often emerge from the depths of time, challenging our understanding of history and the very existence of certain beings. One such revelation recently emerged in Germany, where archaeologists have unearthed a colossal skeleton believed to belong to a giant who roamed the earth more than 1,700 years ago.

In a remarkable turn of events, experts have made a chilling and unexpected discovery related to the legacy of Galileo Galilei, the famous astronomer and physicist. This find, born out of centuries of historical and scientific research, has rekindled interest in Galileo's life and work, uncovering a dark and mysterious aspect of his legacy.

In Lower Austria’s Krems district, a local winemaker stumbled upon a legendary discovery while renovating his wine cellar in Gobelsburg: around 300 mammoth bones dating …

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In a discovery that has shocked the scientific community, researchers have uncovered astonishing finds beneath the Eye of the Sahara, also known as the Richat Structure. This geological wonder, located in the heart of the Sahara Desert in Mauritania, has long been a topic of intrigue and speculation. However, recent discoveries beneath its surface have sparked renewed interest and debate, challenging our understanding of both geology and ancient history.

This extraordinary find was made during an archaeological dig in a remote area believed to be inhabited. When researchers excavated the site, they came across a scene that looked like something out of a thriller: the fuselage was intact and the skeletal remains of the passengers were sitting as if they had been waiting for their flight to resume.