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msngan 03/03/2025

We don’t know what these “handbags” are supposed to represent, but they were important enough to be carved into stone by ancient civilizations all around the world.

Across various ancient civilizations, from Mesopotamia to Mesoamerica, a peculiar and enigmatic symbol repeatedly appears in stone carvings—what modern observers often describe as “handbags.” These mysterious shapes, resembling a small, rounded bag with a handle or strap, have been found in the artwork of Sumerians, the Olmecs, Göbekli Tepe, and other ancient cultures. The recurring presence of this symbol in civilizations that, as far as we know, had no direct contact with one another raises numerous questions. What do these “handbags” represent? Why were they significant enough to be carved into stone monuments, temple walls, and sacred artifacts? While their…

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msngan 03/03/2025

Ancient Wooden Chariot Reveals Secrets of Thracian Nobility in Bulgaria

This 2,000-year-old wooden chariot was buried alongside the remains of two horses and a dog, as well as the remains of a nobleman from Thrace, in what is now Bulgaria. (Image credit: UBB/Veselin Ignatov) A photo of an ancient Thracian chariot along with the bones of two horses and a dog has quickly risen to the top of Reddit today (October 13), with over 65,000 likes. But what’s so exciting about the discovery, and who was buried inside the chariot? A team of archaeologists led by Veselin Ignatov of the Istoricheski muzej Nova Zagora, a museum in Bulgaria, discovered the…

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msngan 03/03/2025

50 graves have been excavated at a 2,000-year-old Gallic cemetery on Paris’ Left Bank, near what was the ancient city of Lutetia.

PARIS, FRANCE—In a remarkable archaeological discovery, a 2,000-year-old Gallic cemetery has been unearthed in Paris, on the Left Bank, near the ancient city of Lutetia. According to France 24, this necropolis was initially discovered in the 19th century but was eventually forgotten over time. However, during recent construction work to add a new exit to the Port-Royal train station, archaeologists from France’s National Institute of Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP) rediscovered an untouched section of the burial site, offering a rare and invaluable glimpse into the funerary practices of the ancient Parisii people. So far, archaeologists have excavated 50 graves, all…

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msngan 03/03/2025

Discovery of 800+ Paleolithic Artifacts in Iraq’s Western Desert

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM—More than 800 Paleolithic artifacts have been recovered from a dried lake bed in […]

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linh 03/03/2025

Ancient Collapses: Tracing the Echoes of Earth’s Past Resets

Have you ever wondered if human history is just a series of random events? Or are there mysterious, recurring “resets” that reshape our destiny? Let’s look at two critical milestones: 1. The Collapse of Mediterranean Civilizations (c. 1200 BCE): About 3,200 years ago, thriving civilizations in the Eastern Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Near East suddenly collapsed. The Assyrian Empire, the New Kingdom of Egypt, the Mycenaeans, and the Minoans all fell into a “dark age” of social and cultural stagnation. What caused this mysterious collapse? Was it a single event, or a series of interconnected disasters? 2. The Comet…

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msngan 03/03/2025

Clues in Ancient Sand: Human Presence in North America 10,000 Years Earlier Than Thought

Scientists are uncovering fossilized footprints inthe New Mexico desert that show how humansand Ice Age animals shared the landscape

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linh 03/03/2025

Screams from the Past: The Carnyx – Legendary War Horn of the Celts

Imagine standing on an ancient battlefield, surrounded by the roars of thousands of warriors. Suddenly, a piercing, resounding sound tears through the air, striking terror into the hearts of the enemy. That’s the scream of the Carnyx, a unique war instrument of the Celts. The Carnyx is not just a simple bronze horn; it’s a masterpiece of art, a symbol of Celtic power and authority. The Carnyx found at Tintignac, France, dating from the 1st century BCE, is one of the most precious artifacts remaining from the Iron Age. Fascinating facts about the Carnyx: Unique design: The shape is often…

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msngan 03/03/2025

WWII Plane Unearthed After 70 Years Reveals Symbols Hinting at a Secretive Past

A team of archaeologists and aviation experts recently conducted a thrilling excavation, uncovering the wreckage of a plane buried deep beneath the earth for over 70 years. This aircraft, believed to have disappeared during World War II, has long been associated with eerie legends. The discovery not only sheds light on a historical enigma but also raises numerous questions about what truly happened during that fateful flight. The excavation began when a hiker stumbled upon a fragment of metal protruding from the ground in a remote forest. Upon closer inspection, he noticed strange symbols etched onto the weathered surface, seemingly…

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msngan 01/03/2025

The Mystery of Ancient Underground Cities: The Truth Behind Zoroaster’s Legend?

In the ancient texts of Zoroaster, there is a story of a catastrophe that devastated the Earth: a brief but intense ice age, known as “The Days of Malkush.” According to the legend, this event lasted for about three years, bringing deadly cold winds that wiped out life on the Earth’s surface. Before the disaster struck, Ahura Mazda—the supreme deity in Zoroastrianism—warned humanity and provided a means of survival: building underground cities to escape the destruction of nature. Is this story merely a myth, or does it reflect a forgotten historical reality? Could “The Days of Malkush” be a faded…

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linh 01/03/2025

Antarctica’s Hidden Terrain: A 14-Million-Year-Old Landscape Unearthed

A Lost World Hidden Beneath Antarctica’s Ice. What if all of Antarctica’s ice vanished? This image reveals the buried landscape beneath – and with it, a shocking discovery. “Highland A” is a lost world, a remnant of an ancient landscape of valleys and ridges ancient valleys carved by rivers at least 14 million years ago. Before Antarctica froze over, mountain rivers shaped this land. Now, against all odds, part of that prehistoric world still exists, untouched beneath miles of ice. Scientists expected it to be ground away by the crushing weight of the ice sheet. But instead, it’s been perfectly…

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