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Vast Roman Horse Cemetery Belonging to Cavalry Unit Discovered in Germany
Over 100 horse skeletons dating back to the 2nd century AD have been unearthed in an ancient Roman cemetery in southern Germany, shedding light on the role of animals in ancient military life. One burial, in particular, stands out to archaeologists. Ahead of a planned construction project, archaeologists began excavating an area in Stuttgart in…
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3,000 Year Old Settlement Uncovered During Construction of Ipswich Link Road
A remarkable discovery has been made during the construction of a new link road in Ipswich: a 3,000-year-old settlement has been brought to light. Archaeological excavations carried out as part of the Europa Way project in the town have revealed a settlement area and a cremation cemetery dating back to the Late Bronze Age (approximately…
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The Ancient City of Kadyanda was the site of Brutal Pankration Competitions
Surface surveys conducted in the ancient city of Kadyanda, situated at an altitude of 1 kilometer above sea level in the Yeşilüzümlü neighborhood of Fethiye district in Muğla, Turkey, have revealed that pankration competitions, one of the ruthless sports of the ancient era, were held in this mountain city of Northern Lycia in the 2nd…
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Archaeologists Discover 9,000-Year-Old Temple in Jordan Desert
Researchers Say the Finding Sheds ‘Entirely New Light’ on the Symbolism, Artistic Expression, and Spiritual Culture of Previously Unknown Neolithic Communities A team of Jordanian and French archaeologists announced on Tuesday that they had found a roughly 9,000-year-old temple at a remote Neolithic site in Jordan’s eastern desert. The ritual complex was found in a…
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Sumerian Birth Certificate: One of History’s Oldest Records
Imagine a poignant record from the dusty pages of history, stretching back approximately four thousand years. Picture a small clay tablet inscribed with cuneiform, dating between 2000 and 1595 BC. This humble artifact represents the birth certificate of a child from the Sumerian period! Unearthed in the ancient city of Nippur (modern-day southern Iraq), this…
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Archaeologists Uncover Unique Auditorium During Excavations in Sicily
In Agrigento, on the southwest coast of Sicily, archaeologists have unearthed two remarkable finds. Excavations in March 2025 by an international team led by Prof. Dr. Monika Trümper and Dr. Thomas Lappi of the Free University of Berlin revealed an ancient auditorium, offering unique insights into the education of young citizens in the ancient city.…
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Astonishing 3,000-Year-Old Cave Paintings Unearthed in Brazil
Deep within Brazil’s majestic landscape, where the states of Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais embrace, the imposing silhouette of the Serra da Mantiqueira, long celebrated for its enduring natural beauty, now trembles with the revelation of an ancient secret held in its heart. A dedicated team of researchers from the National Museum, in collaboration…
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Ancient Assyrian Tablets: Science Uncovers 7th Century Writing Techniques
Ancient writing boards excavated from Nimrud are providing incredible clues about how cuneiform script was written in the 7th century BC. These boards were written using a mixture of beeswax and orpiment (a yellow pigment). A Great Discovery by Archaeologists: Found during excavations in the 1950s, these tablets shed light on the administrative and scholarly…
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The Mysterious Goddess of Levent Valley: 2800-Year-Old Hittite Goddess Figurine
In the Akçadağ district of Malatya, the Levent Valley, an extraordinary natural wonder created by geological formations 65 million years ago, stands out not only for its geological richness but also for its cultural heritage, bearing the traces of civilizations spanning thousands of years. This enchanting valley, stretching 28 kilometers, has been home to many…