2-Meter-Long Sword Found in 4th Century Japanese Tomb
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The discovery of the artifacts was made in a late fourth-century burial mound located in the western city of Nara….
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Archaeologists Find Intact Ancient Egyptian Papyrus Roll at Saqqara
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Archeologists in Egypt have discovered an intact ancient Egyptian Papyrus Scroll at the sacred Necropolis of Saqqara, the Egyptian Ministry…
Bizarre and Mysterious Discoveries Made by Archaeologists
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Archaeology is an exciting science, and archaeologists have some of the most amazing jobs on Earth. Excavating ancient sites, finding…
Strange Circular Structure Unearthed in Turkey Could Be a Long-Lost Ancient City
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A mysterious ancient structure has been unearthed by archaeologists in Turkey, a land of a “million” ancient wonders. According to…
LiDAR Reveals Thousands of Structures Belonging to Long-Lost Civilization
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Much of the ancient world on the American continent remains hidden beneath the surface of the dense jungles. But a…
Archaeologists Find New Ancient Egyptian Pyramid
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The archaeological site of Saqqara continues to reveal its secrets. The site is home to what is believed to be…
Massive Fire Irreparably Damages 177 Moai Statues
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A fire believed to have been intentionally cussed on the world-famous Easter island has irreparably damaged the iconic Easter Island…
2,000-Year-Old Roman Shipwreck Found Off the Coast of Croatia
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The Adriatic Sea is a place full of wonders. Its coast is a treasure trove of history. I happen to…
A 2,100-Year-Old Medallion of Goddess Aphrodite Unearthed in Priestess’ Tomb
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The medallion depicts ten of the twelve known signs of the zodiac. Curiously, Aquarius and Libra are missing. This, according…
Underground Tunnel Found in the Ancient Egyptian City of Taposiris Magna
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During the 3rd century BC, Ptolemy II founded a city called Taposiris Magna. The city served as a trade center…
Archeologists Excavate 1,200-Year-Old Viking Swords Buried Vertically in a Tomb
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Archeologists have come across a stunning find. Experts have stumbled across two ancient Viking swords in a graveyard just outside…
Archaeologists Excavate Dual Ancient Maya Stele in Uxmal
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The ancient Maya world is a fascinating one. The Maya were an ancient civilization that existed in Mesoamerica, a region…
Archeologists Find the Exact Tomb of Santa Claus (Saint Nicholas)
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Archeologists have recently reported having discovered the tomb of Santa Claus, according to DHA. When talking about Santa, we are…
Archaeologists Find Legendary Long-lost Sanctuary of Poseidon Described in Ancient Texts
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The ancient world fascinates me to the bone. From ancient pyramids to long-lost temples, we have much to learn about…
Ancient murals found in China are among the largest of their kind
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Archaeologists found two stone murals dating from the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) in the central Chinese province of Henan. They…
Ancient 18km-long tunnels found in Iran are likely part of an underground city
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A sensational discovery was made by chance in Iran. The ancient castle of Shahr-e Belqeys lies in the county of…
Experts Find Ancient Egyptian Temple With Never-Before-Seen Rituals
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Ancient Egypt is a treasure of history. To this day, archeologists continue learning about this fascinating ancient civilization that existed…
Archeologists Make “Dream Find” After Excavating 3,300-year-Old Stone Sarcophagus
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The recently-found Sarcophagus, remarkably intact and well-preserved, is thought to have belonged to an ancient Egyptian nobleman who served as…
Have Experts Solved the Mystery Behind These 4,500-Year-Old Spheres?
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The ancient world is full of mystery. The more we explore how people lived thousands of years ago, the more…
Five Photographs of Ancient Derinkuyu, the Largest Underground City on Earth
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Volatile, volcanic conditions millennia ago sculpted Capadoccia’s spires, which now attract millions of visitors to hike or ride horses or…
10,000-Year-Old Monumental Structures in Saudi Arabian Desert Point to Complex Culture
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In northern Saudi Arabia and southern Iraq, more than 350 monumental hunting structures, known as “kites,” have been identified and…
2,000-Year-Old Giant Monument Revealed Under Artificial Mound
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Excavations of a burial mound of 100 meters by 60 meters in Cyprus found what seemed to be a defensive…