Mysteries about archaeological history that we have never known
Mysteries of Archaeological History The field of archaeology is filled with astonishing discoveries that reveal the hidden stories of our past. Yet, for every groundbreaking […]
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Tribal chief Eli Mabel holds the body of his ancestor, Agat Mamete Mabel. Agat Mamete Mabel, was a tribal chief who ruled a remote village in Papua, Indonesia some 250 years ago.
Papuan tribe preserves ancient rite of mummification Wamena, Indonesia: Cradling the centuries-old remains of his mummified ancestor, tribe leader Eli Mabel lays bare an ancient […]
After 200 years at the bottom of the ocean: The world’s richest treasure worth up to 500 million USD from the 19th century includes 17 tons of gold and 600,000 coins found off the Atlantic coast
The world’s richest treasure is worth up to 500 million USD Two military planes laden with 17 tons of silver and gold coins scooped up […]
Castel del Monte: A Jewel of Medieval Architecture
Introduction Perched atop a hill 540 meters above sea level near Andria in Puglia, Italy, Castel del Monte is a masterpiece of medieval architecture that […]
Huge, monolithic gold pieces have been discovered by humans (PART ONE)
The unbroken record to date still belongs to the Holtermann gold block weighing 290 kg, found in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Monumental […]
Legendary Claddagh Rings: What is the true origin of these iconic Irish wedding rings?
The Claddagh ring design featuring two hands holding a heart crown is a recognizable symbol of Ireland and lasting love. It is extremely popular as […]
Santu Antine, Sardinia: Megalithic House Built for a King?
A mysterious civilization built megalithic monuments on the island of Sardinia during the Bronze and Iron Ages. The buildings are now called nuraghes – and […]
A 3,600-year-old mummy from ancient Egypt was discovered wearing well-preserved bridal attire and jewelry
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In the hot sun, a 6,000-year-old ghostly treasure appears on the deserted mountain
A priceless archaeological treasure dating from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages suddenly appeared in Norway, when a thousand-year-old iceberg melted. According to an […]
The ancient origins of glass
Glass’s rich history is being traced using modern archaeology and materials science. Tracing glassmaking Another reason why it’s tricky to identify sites for glassmaking is […]