Archeologist claims to discover a forgotten ancient pyramid under the sands of Sahara
The archaeologist has been exploring the region for decades. His incredible discoveries were made public in a documentary on Channel 5, in early 2019.
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Oldest stone tools ever found were not made by human hands, study suggests
Archaeologists have discovered what they believe to be the earliest stone tools ever discovered, and they believe they were made by someone other than our closest Homo ancestors. The ancient…
Time capsule: Ancient plant DNA extracted from 2,900-year-old Assyrian brick
Researchers have extracted ancient DNA from a 2,900-year-old clay brick from the palace of Neo-Assyrian king Ashurnasirpal II, revealing the diversity of plant species cultivated then.
Neolithic boats reveal advanced nautical technology of the prehistoric Mediterranean
More than 7,000 years ago, people navigated the Mediterranean Sea using technologically sophisticated boats.
Archaeology project uncovers Roman engraved gems near Hadrian’s Wall
The Uncovering Roman Carlisle project has been undertaking a community-supported excavation at the Carlisle Cricket Club, where archaeologists from Wardell Armstrong discovered a Roman bath house in 2017. The bath…
Archaeologists discover early traces of brain surgery from Late Bronze Age
Archaeologists have found evidence of brain surgery being conducted during the Late Bronze Age, which provides insights into the history and evolution of medical practices.
Archeologists found the mythical tomb of Osiris (God of the Dead) in Egypt
In 2015, an ancient reproduction of the Egyptian god Osiris's mythical tomb was discovered in Thebes. The massive tomb was built between 760 and 525 BCE and contains all the elements as described by legend, including a statue of Osiris and a staircase that leads to the Netherworld.
A 2,700-year-old saddle found in an ancient Chinese tomb is the oldest ever discovered
The saddle was made between 727 and 396 BCE – making it at least as old as the previous record-breaking saddles, and potentially much older.
Evidence of a 14,000-year-old settlement found in western Canada
Archaeologists and students from the Hakai Institute at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, as well as local First Nations, have discovered the ruins of a town that predates…
300,000-year-old Schöningen spears reveal Prehistoric advanced woodworking
In a recently published study, it was revealed that a 300,000-year-old hunting weapon has demonstrated the impressive woodworking capabilities of early humans.
