What did the ancient Egyptian pyramids look like when they were built?
The ancient Egyptian pyramids have stood for thousands of years and are among the world’s most enduring monuments. But what did the pyramids look like…
Severed hands buried in ancient Egyptian palace were likely ‘trophies’ exchanged for gold
Twelve severed hands found buried at an ancient Egyptian palace were likely cut from enemies and exchanged for gold in a ceremony known as “gold…
3,300-year-old ancient Egyptian tombs and chapel with ‘amazing’ decorations unearthed at Saqqara
Newfound tombs from ancient Egypt at Saqqara include the burials of a temple overseer, royal treasury artist and an unknown individual. This is the largest…
See gorgeous ancient Egyptian ‘mummy portraits’ from nearly 2 millennia ago
These ancient ‘mummy portraits’ provide a window into ancient Egyptian life and culture. This portrait, painted between A.D. 150 and 200 on wood, shows a…
Sphinx may have been built from a natural rock feature eroded by wind, study claims
It’s possible that wind erosion made a rock feature in ancient Egypt look something like a sphinx, and then the Egyptians further refined it into…
Rare tumor with teeth discovered in Egyptian burial from 3,000 years ago
An ancient Egyptian woman had an ovarian tumor with teeth and was buried with a possible healing object. Teratoma with Tooth A (lower) in situ…
2,800-year-old ivory carved with sphinx discovered in Turkey
The artifact is from an Iron Age settlement at Hattusa that was established after the city was abandoned by the Hittites. Archaeologists estimate that the…
Byzantine gold coin with ‘face of Jesus’ unearthed by metal detectorist in Norway
A metal detectorist stumbled upon a rare gold coin while exploring the mountains in southern Norway. Jesus Christ can be seen depicted on one side…
Ancient ‘curse tablet’ may show earliest Hebrew name of God
The tablet is barely larger than a postage stamp. Archaeologists estimate the “curse tablet,” made from a folded lead sheet and inscribed with proto-alphabetic characters,…
9,000-year-old double burial with shaman and infant reveals she may have been his 4th-great-grandmother
A genetic analysis gives new insight into the identity of a Mesolithic hunter-gatherer who died 9,000 years ago The burial is part of an exhibit…
Ancient Scythians used human skin for leather, confirming Herodotus’ grisly claim
This 2,400-year-old quiver is made partly of human leather, research reveals. (Image credit: Marina Daragan) The ancient Scythians â nomadic warriors and pastoralists who flourished on the steppes…
Are Neanderthals and Homo sapiens the same species?
Scientists have been vollying the question back and forth for more than a century. Neanderthal skeletons look notably different from those of modern humans, and…
2,000-year-old ‘celestial calendar’ discovered in ancient Chinese tomb
Each of the wooden slips is marked with Chinese characters that relate to the traditional Tiangan Dizhi astronomical calendar. Perforations on their edges suggest they…
Tomb of Salome, the Midwife Who Delivered Jesus, Reveals Treasures
Tomb of Salome, the Midwife Who Delivered Jesus, Reveals Treasures Credit: Israel Antiquities Authority The Tomb of Salome that was recently discoveredâalong with other treasuresâin…
Ancient Landmass Emerged and Disappeared 70,000 Years Ago
Screenshot of a map from an ancient landmass that emerged and then disappeared again northwest of Australia. Credit: Quaternary Science Reviews / CC BY 4.0 New archaeological…
Couple Finds Gold Coins Worth $850,000 Under Kitchen
A UK couple stumbled upon an unexpected collection of rare gold coins under their kitchen floor. Credit: Spink & Son / Gregory Edmund While renovating their home,…
Is the âTomb of Cerberusâ the Top Archaeological Discovery of 2023?
The fresco portrays the moment in the myth of Heracles, when he captures Cerberus as part of his twelve labors. The âTomb of Cerberusâ with…
Scientists Reconstruct Face of Man Who Survived Iron Bar Blast
Scientists reconstruct the face of the man who survived an unfortunate iron rod incident. Credit: Cicero Moraes / CC BY 4.0 Phineas Gage, a railroad…
Ancient Greek Word From Burned Herculaneum Scrolls Decoded
AI made it possible to decode an ancient Greek word from a text damaged by Vesuviusâ eruption, marking a significant step in understanding the Herculaneum scrolls presumed…
The mystery of Mana Cave, in Ecuador, shocked the worldâs archaeologists
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