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3,900-Year-Old Lost Inscriptions Surface at the Ancient Egyptian Amethyst Mines
Archaeologists working in the timeworn deserts of Egypt have uncovered more than ‘100 ancient inscriptions’ at Wadi el-Hudi, where ancient miners once collected amethysts which…
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The sunken Roman city now lies beneath the waves off of Italy
The sunken city of the Caesars, which has been lost beneath the waves off Italy’s west coast for 1,700 years, has been revealed in stunning…
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1,700-Year-Old Hidden Mosaic Unearthed During Construction of New Mosaic Museum
The ancient mosaic finds an unexpected home. Part of the 1,700-year-old Roman-era mosaic floor discovered in Israel. Photo: Assaf Peretz, courtesy of the Israel Antiquities…
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Archaeologists discover an underground pyramid in Bolivia
The government of Bolivia announced it will start exploratory excavations this year at the ancient fortress of Tiahuanaco after a buried pyramid was detected. Excavations…
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Agrasen Ki Baoli: A Subterranean Architectural Wonder
When we think of architectural wonders, we do not typically think of the water supply. However, in the heart of modern New Delhi, near one…
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First they found a dead king’s body. Now they’ve uncovered an ancient mosaic
A panel of the mosaic discovered by a team of archaeologists in England. The researchers say it shows the body of Hector returning to his…
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A 17th-Century French Couple Traded Hearts Before Being Buried
In 2013, Researchers excavating a convent in Rennes, France dug up a 357-year-old* lead coffin. Inside, they found a strikingly well-preserved body, wearing leather shoes…
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Sumerian Tablets: A Deeper Understanding of the Oldest Known Written Language
The Sumerian language was developed in ancient Mesopotamia and is the oldest known written language. This language was written in a script known as cuneiform,…
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The Forum: Epicenter of the Mighty Roman Empire
Italy takes pride in its long history and is home to some of the most famous architectural monuments, as well as archaeological locations. The Roman…
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An Unbreakable Story: The Lost Roman Invention of Flexible Glass
Imagine a glass you can bend and then watch it return to its original form. A glass that you drop but it doesn’t break. Stories…