Linguists decode mysterious writing on Hittite artifacts in Turkey
In the midst of artificial intelligence and cutting-edge language models, a significant archaeological discovery has unfolded in Boğazköy-Hattusha ( Hattusa), the old Hittite capital in Turkey. Archaeologists have unearthed a previously unknown ancient …
Inside a forgotten viking chest 1000 years ago
It must have been a terrible day for the Viking craftsman. He lost all his equipment while traveling across a lake in present-day Sweden. The Mästermyr chest as it was found. Image credit: Sweden’s Museum of National Antiquities (Historiska Museet) In …
Unearthed mummy whose face resembles famous painter Vincent Van Gogh
A mummy that bears a close resemblance to the artist Vincent van Gogh has been discovered in a Spanish church. The actual identity of the mummy is unknown. It was one of 30 found when restoration was done on the Assumption of Our Lady in the village of …
Incredible discovery of a 700 year old Hanseatic League ship in Estonia
A 700-year-old, well-preserved ship found at a construction site in the Estonian capital Tallinn on the shores of the Baltic Sea is hailed as one of the most important archaeological discoveries in Europe this year. The ship was found five feet (1.5 meters) …
Search for the hidden secret of the Sphinx outside the Giza plateau
The sphinx is a creature from mythology that is composed of a human head and a lion’s body. The most famous story about the sphinx is arguably the Greek myth involving Oedipus, the king of Thebes, whilst the best-known representation of this fantastic …
Fascinating secrets about Gandzasar Monastery and Bank have not been revealed
Gandzasar monastery is one of the most prominent architectural monuments of Artsakh. It is also a symbol of Armenian statehood in Nagorno-Karabakh. The monastery is a 13th-century Armenian Apostolic located near the village of Vank in the Martakert Province …
Exploring the Enigmatic Ruins of Girsu, an Ancient Sumerian City
Four millennia ago, the ancient Sumerian city of Girsu was home to 15,000 people, making it one of the earliest known cities. Sebastien Rey, leader of the British Museum team excavating the ancient site, believes that it was “the cradle of civilisation …
Archaeologists accidentally discovered the 1,700 year old trident of the ancient god
Assos was an Ancient Greek city located on the Aegean coast in the present-day Çanakkale province of Turkey. The city was founded by Aeolian colonists between 1000 to 900 BC, emerging as a major centre of philosophy under the school of Aristotle. According …
Revealing the luxurious past of a newly excavated Celtic tomb in France
Magnificent Royal Celtic Tomb Discovered in France Archaeologists have uncovered an extraordinary 2,500-year-old grave of a Celtic royal outside the town of Lavau in north-central France. The skeleton is believed to be the remains of a royal Celtic prince …
Discover the incredible longevity of one of ancient Egypt’s most famous pharaohs
Ramesses II, also known as Ramesses the Great, was one of ancient Egypt’s most renowned pharaohs, reigning for an astonishing 66 years from 1279 BC to 1213 BC. His remarkable longevity, particularly for that era, is evident in the features preserved in …