Archeaology

Archeaology
Tony 18/12/2024

14 Unsolved Mysteries: Science’s Quiet Challenges

Human civilization has entrusted science with the task of deciphering mysteries. Without disappointing that expectation, science has decoded most of the phenomena from simple to supernatural across the planet. But there are mysteries that will always be unknown. Because scientists around the world, no matter how hard they try to explain, still can't find the answer. 8 cosmic mysteries that challenge the scientific world 5 archaeological mysteries that risk never being decoded 1. Signs of anomaly in the Baltic Sea A team of Swedish divers discovered a strange disk-shaped object with a large radius at the bottom of the Baltic...

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Archeaology
Tony 18/12/2024

A Tiny ‘Leprechaun’ Mummy: Science Meets Folklore

The moment the mummy was discovered was in June 1934, according to ancient origins. The origin of this little mummy remains a mystery. Famous Native American tribes often tell legendary stories about “little people”, “little spirits” either Nimeriga . In some of their stories, elves even have magical powers or healing abilities. In other stories, they were a vicious tribe that attacked Native Americans with poisoned arrows. The discovery of the mummy attracted a lot of attention and raised many questions and sparked intense controversy. Many people doubt the authenticity of the gold miners' story. These are no ordinary mummies....

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Archeaology
Tony 17/12/2024

Guatemala’s Mayan Figure: A 1,500-Year-Old Helmeted Find

  A charming scene of 23 ceramic figurines, arranged by mourners in a circular configuration inside a royal tomb chamber, tells a story about the ritual life of the ancient Maya. This scene includes a deceased king accompanied by his spirit animal companion, a magical deer wearing an oval pendant with a capital “T” motif engraved on it. For the ancient Mayans, this was the Ik' symbol, which represented breath, wind and life. This marks the deer as the guide of the deceased king on his journey through the underworld until his resurrection. They are joined in a circle by...

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Archeaology
Tony 17/12/2024

Pompeii’s Plaster People: 2,000 Years of Tragedy Captured

On August 24, 79 AD, the city of Pompeii, a prosperous Roman city located in southern Italy, was suddenly buried under a shower of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. This natural disaster, which claimed the lives of thousands of people, left Pompeii frozen in time, making it an unparalleled window into the daily life of the Roman Empire. Among the most impressive discoveries made at this archaeological site are the human figures, casts that capture with heartbreaking precision the last moments of the inhabitants of Pompeii. The discovery of these human figures began in the...

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Archeaology
Tony 16/12/2024

Piri Reis’ Map: A 1513 Glimpse of Atlantis?

In 1929, while restoration work was underway at Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, a group of historians discovered an ancient map that would spark one of the biggest controversies in the history of cartography. Known as the Piri Reis Map, this document, dated 1513, was created by the Ottoman admiral and cartographer Piri Reis. However, what makes this map so extraordinary is not only its age, but the geographical details it appears to depict, far more advanced than could be expected for its time. The Piri Reis Map, measuring approximately 90 x 65 cm, is drawn on gazelle skin and...

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Archeaology
Tony 16/12/2024

Devil’s Tower: Nature or Ancient Handiwork?

Located in northeastern Wyoming, United States, Devil's Tower is an imposing geological formation that has baffled scientists and historians alike for decades. With a height of 386 meters from its base and an approximate diameter of 300 meters at its summit, this structure stands alone above the landscape, defying any simple explanation as to its origin. Officially discovered by European settlers in the 19th century, Devil's Tower was already considered sacred by local indigenous people, who attributed deep spiritual meaning to it and told legends that attempted to explain its mysterious presence. From a scientific point of view, the most...

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Archeaology
Tony 16/12/2024

The encounter of the century: German fishermen capture a live megalodon in the North Sea

At the beginning of the 20th century, the cold, deep waters of the North Sea became the scene of a discovery that shook the scientific world. A group of German fishermen on board the boat Seesturm had an unexpected encounter with a creature that was believed to have been extinct for millions of years: a megalodonthe gigantic prehistoric shark. It all started on a calm morning on the high seas, when the fishermen were going about their daily routine. Suddenly, the ocean, until then calm, was disturbed by an immense shadow that slid under the ship. The first accounts of...

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Archeaology
Tony 16/12/2024

Aphrodite’s Head in Türkiye: Aizanoi’s Lost Beauty

In a series of recent excavations at the ancient city of Aizanoi, located in the Çavdarhisar district of Kütahya province in western Turkey, archaeologists have unearthed well-preserved heads of the goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite, and deity of wine, Dionysus. Aizanoi, with a history dating back 5,000 years and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2012, is a treasure trove of archaeological wonders. The city, located 50 kilometers from the center of Kütahya, was the main settlement of the Aizanite people in ancient Phrygia. Throughout the Hellenistic period, the region experienced changes of dominion, alternating between Pergamum...

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Archeaology
Tony 16/12/2024

Tutankhamun’s Sandals: Sacred Steps to Eternity

In 1922, in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, Egypt, British archaeologist Howard Carter made an extraordinary discovery: the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, a treasure trove of ancient and secret artifacts. Among the countless objects recovered, a pair of golden sandals that adorned the feet of the young king's mummy stood out as a symbol of opulence and spiritual significance. These sandals, one of 42 pairs found in the tomb, offer a fascinating insight into ancient Egyptian beliefs and practices about life, death and the afterlife. Tutankhamun's golden sandals were discovered during the meticulous process of unwrapping his mummy....

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Archeaology
Tony 14/12/2024

The Great Sphinx’s Age: Older Than History Suggests?

The Great Sphinx of Giza, in Egypt, stands as a monumental symbol of ancient Egyptian civilization. However, the true age of the Sphinx has become one of the biggest questions in the scientific community. While most theories suggest that the Sphinx was built around 2500 BC, during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre, some scientists believe it could be much older. The Sphinx was discovered on the Giza plateau, next to the pyramids, at the beginning of the 19th century, when archaeological excavations began to remove the layer of sand that covered it. With an approximate length of 73 meters and...

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