Archeaology

Archeaology
msngan 11/03/2025

Nine-Year-Old Discovers 60,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Hand Ax by Chance

A nine-year-old named Ben Witten found a shiny stone at Shoreham Beach in 2021, but a recent trip to a museum led him to discover that he's actually had a Neanderthal hand ax on display in his bedroom for the past three years. Anine-year-old boy named Ben Witten was recently visiting Worthing Museum in southern England when he spotted something familiar sitting in a Stone Age exhibit: a prehistoric hand ax that looked remarkably similar to a rock on display in his bedroom. Witten found the stone at Shoreham Beach in 2021 and brought it home with him because it...

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Archeaology
linh 11/03/2025

Pompeii's Unexpected Find: An Indian Ivory Carving and Ancient Trade Routes

Statuette at the time it was discovered on January 1, 1938, 1st century C.E., ivory, originally from India, found at Pompeii, Italy, less than 10 inches tall (Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples;...

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Archeaology
msngan 11/03/2025

Glass Beads from Afar: A Bronze Age Network Unveiled in Eastern England

The smallest artifacts can sometimes reveal surprisingly distant connections. In 2015, archaeologists began excavating one of England’s most intriguing sites, the British Bronze Age (2500–800 B.C.) settlement known as Must Farm. This village of perhaps 60 inhabitants in eastern England was built sometime around 850 B.C. After just a year, it burned down and was preserved nearly intact by the oxygen-free conditions of the muddy river into which it sank. Archaeologists raced to explore the site because the brick company that owned the land planned to reopen a clay quarry there. The researchers quickly unearthed five complete circular houses and a number of wooden...

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Archeaology
msngan 10/03/2025

The Jade Legacy: Unveiling the Mystical Meaning of Mesoamerica’s Most Sacred Gem

Jade is currently considered a precious stone of great value, however it had great significance for the Mayans, learn about it.The most common and prized color of jade for the Mayans was green, known as imperial jade. In fact, the interesting material had important characteristics for the ancient culture of Mesoamerica. Here we tell you a little about the meaning of jade for the Mayans. Jade is considered a precious stone that is formed as a result of great underground pressures and emerges to the surface with the movement of tectonic plates. It has variations in color and this is...

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Archeaology
linh 07/03/2025

A New Queen Emerges: Exploring Discoveries Within Neith's Burial Site

In the sands of Saqqara, Giza, a millennia-old secret has been unveiled, shaking the archaeological world and rewriting the pages of ancient Egyptian history. The tomb of Queen Neith, a previously unknown figure, has been discovered, carrying with it the stories and mysteries of a distant era. Neith, a name no longer obscure, has emerged from the shadows of history, bringing with her astonishment and awe. The discovery of her tomb, not far from the resting place of the young king Tutankhamun, has raised questions about her role in ancient Egyptian society. The extravagance of her tomb, with its treasure...

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Archeaology
msngan 06/03/2025

Buried Secrets: The Underground Cities of Ancient Civilizations

Ancient Zoroastrian texts tell the story of a catastrophic event that devastated the Earth: a sudden and brief ice age, called “the days of Malkush,” which lasted about three years. Before this disaster occurred, a deity, Ahura Mazda, offered a means of salvation: building underground cities to protect against the frost. Could there be some truth to this story, which seems straight out of a science fiction novel? What you see in the photo is Derinkuyu, a mysterious underground city located in the Cappadocia region of Turkey. According to archaeologists, the center of this city already existed 2,800 years ago,...

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Archeaology
msngan 06/03/2025

A Moment of Tenderness: Exploring the Sacred Bond Between Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun

Tutankhamun and his first wife, Ankhesenamun, are immortalized in this exquisite panel from the boy-king’s tomb, a rare and intimate portrayal of affection in ancient Egyptian art. Unlike the often rigid and formalized depictions of pharaohs and their consorts, this scene radiates warmth and tenderness. Ankhesenamun is shown gently anointing her husband with fragrant oils, a gesture symbolizing both devotion and the sacred rites of kingship. Her posture, slightly leaning toward him, suggests deep emotional connection, a rare artistic choice that sets this panel apart from other royal imagery of the time. The golden rays of Aten, the solar deity...

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Archeaology
linh 06/03/2025

The Submerged City: Evidence and Questions Surrounding Nan Madol's Origins

Nan Madol: A City Built During the Ice Age? Could a vanished civilization have built a city during the Ice Age, before the glaciers melted? This is the startling conclusion reached by analyzing the ruins of the "Venice of the Pacific," the semi-submerged city of Nan Madol. Nan Madol, like Venice, is built on hundreds of islets, located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 km from the nearest coastline. Early studies suggested the city was built by the Saudeleur people around 800 years ago. However, later findings contradict this theory. Today, much of Nan Madol lies underwater,...

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Archeaology
msngan 05/03/2025

The Sacred Waters of Aquae Sulis: Unveiling the Roman Baths' Ancient Secrets

The Roman Baths in Bath, England, stand as one of the most remarkable examples of ancient Roman engineering and architecture in Britain. Built around 70 CE, the baths were constructed over natural hot springs that had been revered by the local Celtic population for centuries. These geothermal springs, which produce water at a constant temperature of around 46°C (115°F), were considered sacred to the Celtic goddess Sulis. When the Romans occupied the area, they integrated their own religious beliefs with those of the local people, identifying Sulis with their goddess Minerva. This fusion of deities resulted in the name Aquae...

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Archeaology
linh 05/03/2025

The Tomb of Queen Nefertari: An Eternal Masterpiece in the Valley of the Queens

Stepping into the Tomb of Queen Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens, Luxor, feels like entering another world. The walls are adorned with vibrant, lifelike frescoes that tell the story of Nefertari's journey to the afterlife. Considered one of the most beautiful and best-preserved tombs in ancient Egypt, Nefertari's tomb is a testament to Pharaoh Ramesses II's undying love for his beloved wife. Timeless Beauty: The tomb was discovered in 1904 by Italian archaeologist Ernesto Schiaparelli. The frescoes inside the tomb retain their vivid colors, almost intact, thanks to the skillful painting techniques and high-quality materials of the ancient...

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