3,500-Year-Old Egyptian Royal Retreat Found in the Sinai Desert
The remnants of a 3,500-year-old âroyal fortified rest areaâ have been uncovered by an Egyptian mission at the Tel Habwa archaeological site in the Northern Sinai Archaeological Area. Constructed of mud brick, it is believed to be one of the royal palaces situated near the Eastern Gate of Egypt, likely built to accommodating ancient Egyptian […]
Hieroglyphs at Hattusa Tunnel Reveal New Chapter in Hittite History
The discovery of painted hieroglyphs from 2022 in the Yerkapı Tunnel in Hattusa, the ancient capital of the Hittites, have now been deciphered. These Anatolian hieroglyphs have finally been unveiled to the academic community at a press conference and are believed to have opened a new chapter in Hittite studies. The 80 meter (262.4 feet) […]
Hallucinogens Found In Ancient YucatĂĄn Ball Courts Betray Maya Offerings
New research has shed light on the rituals surrounding the construction of a ballcourt in the ancient Maya city of Yaxnohcah. A collecting of botanicals, subjected to environmental DNA analysis, has led to the unveiling of the remnants of a ceremonial offering beneath the court’s sediment layer, located in the YucatĂĄn Peninsula. In Maya society, […]
Roman Ruins and Evidence of Neolithic Settlement Unearthed from France
Archaeologists in France have recently uncovered a fascinating site offering a glimpse into multiple layers of history. Nestled near the village of ChamborĂȘt, approximately 12 miles (19.3 km) north of Limoges, they have found remnants of both Roman and a Neolithic site dating back 4,500 to 6,000 years, over which the Roman site built itself, […]
Spiders From Mars? Strange Formations Spotted at Martian Pole
ESA’s Mars Express has captured images revealing distinctive formations dubbed “spiders” dispersed across the southern polar region of Mars. These features are caused by a fascinating interplay of seasonal changes and geological processes. During the Martian winter, layers of carbon dioxide accumulate on the surface. Then, with the arrival of spring, sunlight penetrates the surface […]
Unique âExcaliburâ Sword Unearthed in Spain Holds Islamic Origins
Researchers have finally unveiled the age-old mysteries surrounding a historic Islamic sword dubbed âExcaliburâ, due to its position when found evoking parallels to the legendary sword of King Arthur. Discovered upright in 1994 at an archaeological site nestled within Valencia’s ancient town, the iron sword was found embedded in the earth. Situated to the north […]
Dentist Finds Prehistoric Hominin Jawbone in Bathroom Tile!
During a visit to his parents’ recently renovated European home, a man made an unexpected discovery within one of the floor tiles. Upon closer examination, he identified the object as part of a prehistoric human jawbone, complete with a few intact teeth, 4-5 in number. It probably belonged to either a modern human (Homo sapiens) […]
George Washingtonâs Refurbished Manor Has Sealed Bottles from 18th Century
As part of the $40 million Mansion Revitalization Project, archaeologists have unearthed two sealed, 18th-century European glass bottles at George Washingtonâs Mount Vernon mansion. Analysis has revealed a distinctive scent held within the bottles. European Style Bottles From the 18th Century: Typically Characterized Mount Vernon, once the residence and plantation of George Washington, a Founding Father, […]
Stonehenge May be Aligned with the Moon, Too
A team of experts and organizations, including the Royal Astronomical Society, think they have found something unexpected. After careful research they have announced the possibility that Stonehenge’s alignment might not only correspond with the Sun but also with the Moon. Archaeoastronomers in Britain are investigating the relationship between the ancient monument and a rare astronomical event known […]
Carved Bone in Poland shows us how Neanderthals were Thinking
Nobody thought much of the bone fragment when it was discovered in the Dziadowa SkaĆa Cave in southern Poland in the 1950s. It would take the better part of a century, and a brilliant new study, for the secrets of the artifact to be fully revealed. The find, a fragment of the radius bone of […]