Ancient cave art from 68,000 years ago found in Indonesia is among the oldest known.
Texas Archaeologists Discover Ancient King’s Tomb in Belize Arlen Chase and Diane Chase, archaeologists from Texas, have recently unearthed a 4th-century tomb belonging to Te Kabu Chaak, an early ruler of the significant Mayan city of Caracol, located in Belize. In another remarkable find, cave art dating back around 68,000 years has been identified in […]
Ancient Greek Coin Now Acts as the Emblem of Afghanistan’s Central Bank
Ancient Greek Coin Becomes Symbol for Afghanistan’s Central Bank When you think about Alexander the Great, it’s easy to picture his conquests stretching from present-day Afghanistan to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. His military commanders even founded the Greek kingdom of Bactria, which lasted around 150 years. Fast forward to today, and while many cities he established […]
Evidence of ancient beer brewing found in a cemetery in western China
Ancient Brewing Techniques Unearthed in China Recently, archaeologists in western China found signs of an ancient fermented drink, shedding light on how people were crafting beer-like beverages over 3,000 years ago. This research was shared in a study published in December in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports. The focus of the study was the […]
Archaeologists discover an ancient Christian monastery in Egypt’s Sohag region.
Ancient Monastery Complex Discovered in Egypt A fascinating discovery has emerged in Egypt—a Christian monastery complex that offers fresh insights into monastic life in Upper Egypt during the Byzantine era. This revelation was made public by Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on January 6th, which detailed that the complex was unearthed at the al-Qariyya […]
Archaeologists discover ancient bathtub and statue pieces in the ruins of Ephesus, Turkey
A fascinating archaeological find has emerged in Ephesus, a historic Turkish city where the apostle Paul preached. This discovery was reported by Ankara’s state broadcaster, Anadolu Agency, on December 12. Ephesus is notably one of the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation. The excavations revealed a Roman marble bathtub alongside fragments of a […]
Ancient Ashes Ritual Bath Discovered in Jerusalem, Connected to the Fall of the Second Temple
Recent Archaeological Find in Jerusalem A rock-cut mikveh, or ritual bath, from the late Second Temple period has been discovered in Jerusalem by Israeli archaeologists. This archaeological site was uncovered by the Israel Antiquities Authority and the Western Wall Heritage Foundation, located near the ruins of an ancient temple, specifically between the Great Bridge and […]
Rome launches new subway stations showcasing ancient artifacts.
New Metro Stations in Rome Showcase Ancient History Rome, a beloved tourist spot, has just unveiled a fresh way for visitors—and commuters—to dive into its ancient past. In early December, the city opened two new metro stations, including one situated just beneath the iconic Colosseum. This station stands out because it features a series of […]
Discovery of a cube-shaped skull in Mexico sheds light on a forgotten ancient civilization.
A recently discovered cubic skull in Mexico has shed light on the social customs of Mesoamerican cultures from about 1,400 years ago, particularly concerning intentional skull deformations. This skull is believed to have belonged to a man who died around age 40 in the archaeological area of Balcón de Montezuma in modern-day Tamaulipas, dating between […]
Giant shark Cardabiodontids dominated ancient Australian waters prior to megalodon
During the age of dinosaurs, long before whales and modern sharks existed, a colossal shark inhabited the waters of what is now northern Australia. This creature was among the remarkable marine life of the Cretaceous period. Researchers investigating a massive vertebra found on a beach near Darwin have identified it as the oldest known giant […]
Ancient Lake Manly in Death Valley comes back to life after exceptional rainfall
Ancient Lake Returns to Life in California’s Death Valley In Death Valley, known as perhaps the hottest place on the planet, an ancient lake has resurfaced after a series of record-breaking rains. This lake, called Lake Manly, dried up roughly 130,000 years ago. Lake Manly came into existence during the Ice Age when woolly mammoths […]