An Extraordinary Discovery: 2,000-Year-Old Wooden Houses Unearthed in Shaoxing, China
An extraordinary discovery of well-preserved wooden houses has taken archaeologists back over 2,000 years, to the Warring States period (475 BC to 221 BC), in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, China. This find sheds light on the construction techniques, structural designs, and daily lives of people living on the outskirts of the Yue State capital. During preliminary
Traces of Noah’s Ark Found on Mount Ararat? The Scientific World is Stirred!
Have traces of a legend that has persisted for thousands of years been found on the mysterious slopes of Mount Ararat? Recent discoveries have reignited claims that the fossilized remains of Noah’s Ark may be located in this region. Experts have identified a boat-shaped mound in the Durupinar Formation, approximately 30 kilometers south of Mount
Archaeologists Discover a Jewish Ritual Bath Mikveh in Ostia Antica
Recent archaeological excavations in Ostia Antica, located in the heart of the Roman Empire, have revealed striking evidence of the presence of the ancient Jewish community in this significant port city. A mikveh, or Jewish ritual bath, dating back to the late 4th century AD, has been discovered in a settlement complex, providing insights into
The Gender of the Buried Ascetic Monk in Chains Near Jerusalem Surprised Researchers
A recent archaeological find near Jerusalem has prompted a reevaluation of long-held beliefs regarding ascetic practices during the Byzantine period. The discovery of a woman’s remains in a grave typically associated with male ascetics raises important questions about the roles of women in the extreme religious traditions of the 5th century AD. Initially believed to