The huge prehistoric site in Huelva province could be one of the largest sites within Europe. This large-scale ancient construction might just have been an important religious or administrative center for people who lived thousands upon thousand years ago, according to archaeologists.
On the Varna necropolis, a cemetery dating back to 4,460 – 4,450 BC. on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, archaeologists have discovered the earliest gold artifacts ever discovered. The Varna…
Unearthed among the rare findings by the famous Teotihuacan site in Mexico, the mask stands out for its simplicity.
Have you ever wondered if another species would evolve to have human-level intelligence long after humans have left this planet? We’re not sure about you, but we always imagine raccoons…
A merkhet was an ancient Egyptian timekeeping instrument used for telling time at night. This star clock was extremely accurate, and could be used to make astronomical observations. It has been suggested that these instruments were probably used in the construction of temples and tombs to align the structures in particular ways.
Two boulders, one of which is precariously balanced on top of the other. Was there an ancient giant behind this strange rock feature?
While most of the Dead Sea Scrolls were found by Bedouins, the Copper Scroll was discovered by an archaeologist. The scroll, on two rolls of copper, was found on March 14, 1952 at the back of Cave 3 at Qumran. It was the last of 15 scrolls discovered in the cave, and is thus referred to as 3Q15.
Archaeologists cannot confirm what is exactly depicted on the massive slab, detailing like planets and stars.
In 2008, a cuneiform clay tablet ― that puzzled scholars for over 150 years ― was translated for the first time. The tablet is now known to be a contemporary…
There have been many theories about the possible locations of the legendary lost city of Atlantis and new ones keep emerging every now and then. So, where was atlantis located?
