Texas Archaeologists Discover Ancient King’s Tomb in Belize

Aarlen and Diane Chase, archaeologists from Texas, have uncovered the tomb of Te Kabu Chak, the earliest ruler of Karakol, Belize’s primary Mayan city. This find dates back to the fourth century.

In another exciting development, researchers in Germany recently unveiled the existence of 31 shipwrecks, including steamships believed to have been destroyed during World War II air raids. This significant discovery took place in Lake Constance as part of an ongoing project titled “Shipwreck and the Deep Sea.” Since its inception in 2022, the project has led to the identification of over 250 potential underwater anomalies, according to a news release from Monument Preservation.

So far, out of 186 anomalies examined, 31 have been confirmed as wrecks. These range from historical artifacts to contemporary sports boats. The rest—155 anomalies—have turned out to be natural formations or items like fishing gear, the release noted.

Two prominent finds included the hulls of large metal ships believed to be Paddle Steamers SD Friedrichshafen II and SD Baden, as mentioned in the news release. SD Friedrichshafen II was lost during a World War II air raid, while SD Baden, which started service in 1930, eventually sank.

Alexandra Urisch, a project researcher, commented, “The damage here is more than just the loss of a vessel. These are true time capsules that hold stories and craftsmanship from ages past.”

Among the discoveries, a nearly complete cargo sailing vessel was found. Its rest area helped maintain key features like bow clamps and belay pins by minimizing the growth of invasive marine organisms. Additionally, researchers came upon at least 17 wooden barrels at another site marked by scattered debris.

This extensive research initiative is set to continue through the summer of 2027.