Civilizations

Ancient Egyptian figurines depicting Osiris found in Poland

A recent archaeological excavation in Kluczkowice, Poland unearthed a unique find of Roman and Egyptian gods together. This included two ancient Egyptian bronze figurines of fertility and agriculture god, Osiris, from the 1st millennium BC, and a 1st century AD bust of Bacchus, the Roman wine god.

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⬝ Nov17,2023 9:16pm

Hidden gems: Mind-blowing Mayan civilization discovered just under our feet!

Using LiDAR technology, researchers located a new Maya site in northern Guatemala. There, causeways connect multiple settlements dated from roughly 1000 BC to 150 AD.

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⬝ Nov16,2023 6:38pm

Secrets of the Pharaohs: Archaeologists unearth stunning royal tomb in Luxor, Egypt

Investigators suspect that the tomb belongs to a royal wife or to a princess of the Tuthmose lineage.

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⬝ Nov16,2023 8:05am

The mysterious Rök Runestone warned of climate change in the distant past

Scandinavian scientists have decoded the renowned and enigmatic Rök Runestone. Its has almost 700 runes foreshadowing a climate changethat would bring a harsh winter and the end of time. In…

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⬝ Nov6,2023 2:48am

First solid scientific evidence that Vikings brought animals to Britain

Archaeologists have found what they say is the first solid scientific evidence suggesting that Vikings crossed the North Sea to Britain with dogs and horses. Research led by Durham University,…

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⬝ Nov5,2023 8:21pm

Neanderthals created Europe’s oldest ‘intentional’ engravings up to 75,000 years ago, study suggests

According to the findings of a recent study, the earliest engravings in Europe were most likely carved by Neanderthals in a cave in France about 75,000 years ago.

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⬝ Nov3,2023 12:20pm

3,300-year-old baboon skulls reveal the birthplace of a mysterious civilization

The kingdom of Punt was one of the most important luxury goods markets for the ancient Egyptians. The hieroglyphs of the time show that the first expedition to the Land…

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⬝ Nov1,2023 10:39pm

Mind-blowing discovery of an ancient Mayan city thanks to laser reconnaissance!

Archaeologists were able to find new structures in this ancient Mayan city with using a laser surveying technique. This method helped them spot buildings that had gone unnoticed until now.

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⬝ Oct22,2023 4:39am

Archaeologists found controversial 65,000-year-old cave art really was painted by Neanderthals

Prehistoric cave paintings in Spain show Neanderthals were artists about 65,000 years ago. They were more human-like.

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⬝ Oct19,2023 8:42am

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.

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⬝ Oct12,2023 10:45am

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