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Tony 03/12/2024

One-Eyed Monster’s Artifacts: Germany’s Dark Tale

Archaeologists discover artifacts linked to infamous One-Eyed Monster, sparking fear in the Philippines In a remarkable and chilling discovery, archaeologists have unearthed artifacts in the Philippines believed to be linked to the legendary One-Eyed Monster. The discovery, made at a remote archaeological site, has ignited a mix of intrigue and fear among locals and historians alike. The discovery The artifacts, including ancient weapons, peculiar sculptures and enigmatic relics, were found in a previously unexplored cave system. These items have symbols and markings that have been associated with the mythological One-Eyed Monster, a figure shrouded in European folklore for centuries....

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Archeaology

Tony 02/12/2024

Seti I’s Face: 3,298 Years of Regal Preservation

The mummified face of the Egyptian pharaoh Seti I, 3,298 years old: it was black Since Europeans and Arabs invaded Kemet/Africa over a thousand years ago, they have been fascinated and obsessed with the vast knowledge and heritage that the African continent possesses. For centuries, they have unearthed the ancient tombs of notable Africans from various empires, kingdoms and cultures, in an attempt to understand how Africa became so magnificent in civilization, technology and culture. The more they searched, the more undeniable evidence they found pointing to the fact that African civilization predated European and Western civilization. This led...

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Archeaology

Tony 02/12/2024

Ramesses III’s Strike: 1159 BC’s Labor Revolt

Photo credit: 1. KHALED DESOUKI / AFP / Getty Images 2. Davidbena / Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0 3. Canva Worker strikes are a common way to pressure employers to pay fair wages with adequate benefits. When workers stop participating in work, everything comes to a standstill, putting pressure on those who own the means of production to improve working conditions and/or increase wages. . The history of labor strikes dates back to the 12th century BC. C. in ancient Egypt, during the reign of the then pharaoh Ramses III, approximately around the year 1170 BC. C. According to the...

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Archeaology

Tony 02/12/2024

Britain’s 2,000-Year-Old Corpse: A Shocking Truth

Photo credit: MOLA Headland Infrastructure DNA analysis has revealed the truth about how the remains of a young man born 2,000 years ago were found near present-day southern Russia in the English countryside. Using various techniques, scientists have been able to trace the steps he took to travel from one end of the Roman Empire to the other. Finding the skeleton The excavated burial of Offord Cluny 203645. (Photo credit: MOLA Headland Industry – image as seen on Current Biology) In 2017, MOLA Headland Infrastructure was carrying out excavations during a project to improve the A14 road between Cambridge and...

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Archeaology

Tony 02/12/2024

A 2,000-Year-Old Tomb: An Unprecedented Discovery

Archaeologists in Giugliano, Italy, have uncovered the remarkable Tomb of Cerberus, a 2,000-year-old Roman burial site featuring a fresco of the mythical three-headed dog guarding the underworld. Inside, they discovered a perfectly preserved mummy wrapped in a shroud, surrounded by ancient Roman burial objects, including ointment bottles and cleansing tools. The mummy’s preservation is attributed to herbal creams like Chenopodium and absinthe, applied during burial rituals. This unprecedented find is reshaping our understanding of Roman funerary practices and embalming techniques. DNA analysis and studies of organic materials, such as pollen, aim to reveal more about the social and cultural context...

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Archeaology

Tony 02/12/2024

Saqqara’s Mummy Feet: 3,500 Years of Secrets

A wonder discovered in the eternal sands of Saqqara A monumental discovery has come to light from the shifting sands of Saqqara: the preserved feet of a 3,500-year-old mummy. Carefully wrapped in delicate linen, these remains offer an unprecedented insight into ancient Egyptian funerary practices. A necropolis of immense historical and cultural importance, Saqqara once served as a resting place for Egypt's elite. This recent discovery continues to consolidate its status as a treasure trove of ancient mysteries. A legacy of the New Kingdom The mummy, which has been tentatively dated to the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom, represents...

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Archeaology

Tony 02/12/2024

Angkor Thom’s Gate: Cambodia’s Dark Portal

The Angkor Thom Gate in Cambodia is a powerful symbol that unites ancient Khmer civilization and modern Cambodia. Located in the heart of the Angkor Archaeological Park, this majestic gate has witnessed centuries of change. While it remains one of the most iconic monuments in Cambodia's rich history, it continues to play a vital role in the country's identity and cultural heritage. The legacy of the Angkor Thom Gate The Angkor Thom Gate was built in the late 12th century during the reign of King Jayavarman VII. It was the entrance to Angkor Thom, the capital of the Khmer Empire....

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Archeaology

mrbill 02/12/2024

Llullaillaco’s Maiden: Inca’s 500-Year-Old Sacrifice

High in the frigid peaks of the Andes Mountains, where the air is thin and time seems to stand still, lies one of archaeology’s most remarkable discoveries. In 1999, near the summit of Llullaillaco Volcano straddling the Argentina-Chile border, researchers uncovered what would become known as one of the world’s best-preserved mummies – the Llullaillaco […]

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Archeaology

Tony 02/12/2024

Nazca’s 1,700-Year-Old Mummy: Tattoos Tell Her Tale

Deep in the heart of Peru, amid the vestiges of apparent civilization, lies a captivating relic that transcends time: a 1,700-year-old female mummy adorned with intricate tattoos. Preserved by the arid climate of the Nazca Desert, this remarkable testament to the past has its home at the María Reiche Museum, where it serves as a captivating window into the epigmatic world of Nazca culture. The mummy, a spectacular artifact from the time of Lopg Gope, offers insight into the traditions, beliefs and art of the Nazca people. Discovered in a tomb overlooking a vast desert landscape, its extraordinarily well-preserved state...

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Archeaology

Tony 29/11/2024

Shocking Discovery: 2,000-Year-Old Letter to the “King of the Underworld” Requests Official Title—Sent with Gold, Silver, and Beautiful Servants!

As a place with a privileged location and a feng shui treasure, Ky Nam Citadel, the ancient capital of So Quoc during the Eastern Zhou period (today north of the ancient Jingzhou Citadel, Hubei Province ), was chosen as the resting place of numerous nobles, princes and ministers of the Qin and Han dynasties. Therefore, this area has been carefully preserved since the 1950s, and it was not until 1973 that various excavations, both large and small, began. During excavations of tomb number 168 of the Western Han Dynasty, a surprisingly well-preserved corpse was discovered. Not only were the...

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