In a remarkable archaeological discovery, researchers have uncovered a deeply moving burial site in Vedbaek, Denmark, dating back to around 4000 BC. The grave contained the remains of a young woman buried alongside her newborn son, who had been placed tenderly on a swan's wing.
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This discovery sparked world's interest since the mummy's history predates by about 1500 years the time of mummification recorded in the ancient Egyptian civilization, which dates back to (2250-2750) BC, leading scientists to reconsider the belief that prevailed that mummification on the African continent began in Egypt, and prompting a new hypothesis that its origin is probably one of the unknown earlier civilizations that arose in the area today known as Libya over a period of 20,000 years. The name of the mummy is “Wan Moha Gaj” or Black Mummy. It was found by an Italian archaeological mission headed by Fabrizio Mori in 1958 during excavations in a small rock cave located in the Chowente Valley, in the Acacus mountain range, south of the Libyan town of Ghat, near the Algerian border.
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Our world is full of stories and it is sometimes difficult to represent what really happened years ago. But this was obviously without taking advantage of the boost of technology that allowed scientists to recreate in every detail the face of a map that died in 1361 during the Battle of Visby in Sweden, one of the most savage in Europe. about 2,500 inhabitants, most of whom were farmers or elderly people who did not equipped to face such a fight. Researchers discovered a mass grave containing bodies and skeletons of victims from the Swedish island of Gotlad. In particular,…
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Rosalia Lombardo, a little girl who succumbed to ppeυmopia in 1920, has defied the passage of time in a way that helps to baffle and captivate the world. Thanks to the extraordinary embalming skills of Alfredo Salafia, her slender body remains remarkably preserved almost a century later, earning her the nickname “Sleeping Beauty.”
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A remote region in northern Peru, famous for its Inca mummies and home to one of South America's most important ancient cities, is on track to become a major tourist hotspot.
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In the tranquil village of Svestari, nestled in northeastern Bulgaria, a team of archaeologists has made a discovery that has sent waves through the academic community and captivated the public’s imagination. Led by Professor Diana Gergova of the National Archaeology Institute at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, this extraordinary find includes a remarkably preserved Thracian chariot and the skeletal remains of two horses, dating back an incredible 2,500 years.
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A relic hunter nicknamed ‘Indiana Bones’ has lifted the lid on a macabre collection of 400-year-old jewel-encrusted skeletons unearthed in churches across Europe.
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In a groundbreaking discovery that has stunned the scientific community, researchers have unearthed a remarkably well-preserved frozen mummy, buried in ice for millions of years. This surprising find, located in a remote, icy region, could potentially rewrite the history of human civilization, providing unprecedented evidence that ancient people lived 20 million years ago.
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The position of an alien astronaut has been the subject of fascination and speculation among extraterrestrial phepomepa enthusiasts. However, the truth behind such claims often turns out to be far less serious than the theories themselves. One such example is the case of Kіпg Pаkаl, an apparent ruler who reigned over a powerful empire thousands of years ago. While some have interpreted certain artifacts and depictions as evidence of Pakal’s extraterrestrial origins, closer examination reveals a more cohesive explanation. Far from undertaking celestial voyages in otherworldly spaceships, Kіпg Pаkаl was simply a mortal mopar who oversaw his earthly domain. The…
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In a remarkable fusion of archaeology and technology, the face of Queen Tiye, one of ancient Egypt’s most influential figures, has been reconstructed based on her mummy, which resides in the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo. Queen Tiye, who lived around 1338 BC, was the mother of Pharaoh Akhenaten and the grandmother of the famed Tutankhamun. This groundbreaking reconstruction offers an extraordinary glimpse into the appearance of a woman who played a pivotal role in the history of ancient Egypt.
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