Archeaology

Archeaology
Tony 31/12/2024

Tarim’s 4,000-Year-Old Baby: European Features in China

In the arid desert of the Tarim Basin, located in the present-day Xinjiang region of China, extraordinarily well-preserved human remains have been discovered that have aroused fascination and amazement in both the scientific community and the general public. Among these finds, the mummy of an infant stands out, one of the approximately 200 bodies recovered that present physical characteristics associated with European populations. This discovery, along with the other remains found, is part of what is known as the “Tarim Mummies”, one of the most intriguing archaeological series of antiquity. The Tarim mummies date from a period between 1800 BC...

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Archeaology
Tony 31/12/2024

Water and Pyramids: A 4,500-Year-Old Engineering Key?

Engineers may have cracked the code that explains how the ancient Egyptians built their first pyramids. A new study suggests that water power, not just brute force, helped build the iconic Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest of Egypt's iconic pyramids. The researchers propose a complex hydraulic system that includes a dam, a water treatment plant and internal wells that could have lifted huge stones to erect an architectural wonder about 4,500 years ago. If confirmed, the discovery could rewrite the history of one of the world's most enduring architectural wonders. Harnessing the power of water in ancient Egypt View...

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Archeaology
Tony 31/12/2024

115,000-Year-Old Footprints: Early Humans in Arabia

Archaeologists have discovered ancient human footprints in northern Saudi Arabia that could rewrite our understanding of early human migrations. Discovered in 2017 at a site known as Alathar, in the Nefud Desert, these footprints are believed to be 115,000 years old, making them the oldest human footprints ever found in the Arabian Peninsula. Preserved in the bed of an ancient lake, they reveal a rare insight into a fleeting moment in the lives of Homo sapiens moving across a changing landscape. The site also contained hundreds of animal tracks, suggesting it was a vital center for life during a temperate...

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Archeaology
Tony 31/12/2024

Antioch’s Cancer Amulet: Magic from Ancient Türkiye

An intriguing artifact was discovered during excavations in the ancient city of Pisidia Antioch in the province of Isparta in western Turkey: “A magical amulet against cancer.” The ancient Antioch of Pisidia is located just 1 km north of Yalvaç, Isparta, in southern Türkiye. The city was founded by Antioch I in 280 BC. C. Among the 17 ancient cities that are called “Antioch” in Turkey, only two of them are well remembered by scholars: one is called “Antakya” (the ancient Antioch of Hatay) and the other is Antioch of Pisidia. Both are famous for their notable architecture and play...

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Archeaology
Tony 31/12/2024

Kent’s 1,400-Year-Old Sword: A Weapon’s Silent Story

Sword from the Sutton Hoo burial, early 7th century, British Museum, London. Credit: Völkerwanderer / CC0 1.0 Archaeologists have unearthed a rare 6th century sword in an ancient cemetery in Kent, England, sparking enthusiasm among experts. The elaborately made weapon, described as one of the most notable of its kind, rivals the famous sword discovered at Sutton Hoo, Suffolk. The sword is in extraordinary condition, with a silver and gold adorned hilt exemplifying exquisite craftsmanship. The blade is inscribed with ancient symbols.Remarkably, elements of its leather and wood sheath have also survived, along with a beaver fur lining. A ring...

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Archeaology
Tony 31/12/2024

Amelia Earhart’s Plane: 70 Years of Mystery Resolved

  In a discovery that could finally solve one of the biggest mysteries of the 20th century, researchers have discovered artifacts believed to belong to Amelia Earhart's missing plane. More than 70 years after the mysterious aviator disappeared over the Pacific Ocean, these findings offer new hope to decipher the epigraph of her last flight. The artifacts were discovered on a remote island in the Pacific, near the area where Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noopá, were last heard from in 1937. Among the items recovered are metal fragments believed to be part of the fuselage of the aircraft, personal...

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Archeaology
Tony 31/12/2024

Bodies Intact for Centuries: Earth’s Preservation Puzzle

In the heart of the Andes, more than 6,700 meters above sea level, Mount Llullaillaco keeps a terrifying and fascinating secret. This volcano, one of the highest in the world, is home to an unprecedented archaeological find: the mummies of the Children of Llullaillaco. These human relics, more than 500 years old, are preserved in such impeccable condition that they seem to defy the laws of time. In 1999, a team of archaeologists led by Johan Reinhard made the discovery after an arduous expedition in extreme conditions. Three bodies were found buried in an Inca sanctuary at the top of...

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Archeaology
Tony 30/12/2024

Greece’s Centaur Skeleton: Myth and History Converge

  In a notable 1876 archaeological discovery, researchers in Greece unearthed a skeleton that has been described as half-human, half-horse. This extraordinary find has captivated historians, archaeologists and mythology enthusiasts alike, blurring the lines between apparent legends and tangible reality. The discovery The skeleton was discovered near the attractive city of Thessaloniki, during excavations that aimed to explore burial sites since ancient times. Initial reports suggested that the remains displayed features characteristic of both humans and horses, leading to speculation about their origins and implications. The discovery immediately conjured up images of the cetaυr, a creature from Greek mythology depicted...

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Archeaology
Tony 28/12/2024

Polyxena’s Sarcophagus: Troy’s 2,500-Year-Old Echo

In 1994, a team of Turkish archaeologists unearthed a discovery that shocked the academic world: the Sarcophagus of Polyxenaa 2,500-year-old funerary monument that illustrates with somber beauty one of the most heartbreaking moments in Trojan mythology. This discovery took place in Çanakkale, Türkiye, a region known historically as the heart of ancient Troy. The sarcophagus, sculpted in white marble and decorated with reliefs of incredible detail, portrays the scene of the sacrifice of Polyxena, the daughter of King Priam. According to mythical sources, Polyxena was offered as a sacrifice after the Trojan War, an act intended to appease the spirit...

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Archeaology
Tony 28/12/2024

Sardinia’s Giant Coffins: Tombs of a Lost People?

A mysterious discovery on Sardinia, Italy's second largest island, is attracting the attention of archaeologists and historians. Here, giant tombs—called “Tombe dei Giganti”—have become the center of theories about an ancient race of giants that once inhabited the Earth. Dating back to the Nuragic era (around 1800-1000 BC), these tombs are sculpted stone structures built to impressive dimensions. Some tombs reach up to 30 meters in length, with vertical slabs exceeding 3 meters in height and arranged with surprising precision. Many researchers believe that these constructions were not only burial places, but also ceremonial centers of an ancient and lost...

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