Exploring the Ark of the Covenant: An Archaeologist Investigates Its Destiny
Fans of the classic 1981 film Raiders of the Lost Ark were captivated by Indiana Jones’s adventurous pursuit of the Biblical Ark of the Covenant. A new documentary titled Legend of the Lost Ark transforms this fictional escapade into a real-life investigation. It follows an archaeologist on a quest for clues about the locations of […]
Renowned archaeologist asserts that the tomb of Queen Nefertiti is near to being found
Potential Discovery of Queen Nefertiti’s Tomb Dr. Zahi Hawass, a prominent archaeologist, believes he is on the verge of uncovering the long-missing tomb of Queen Nefertiti. A former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Hawass has confidently stated in an upcoming documentary that he intends to find Nefertiti’s tomb before he retires. The documentary, titled “Man […]
Archaeologist found a clay seal connected to the time of King Josiah in Israel.
Archaeologists Link Ancient Finds to Biblical King David Recent excavations in Israel have drawn connections to the legendary biblical figure, King David. A notable announcement from the Temple Mount Sifting Project revealed the discovery of a unique clay seal, inscribed with “Yed” and a name that translates to “son of Asayafu,” on July 30th. The […]
Archaeologist Couple Discovers Hidden Treasure in 4th Century Mayan King’s Grave
Discovery of Ancient Mayan Royal Tomb in Belize A couple of archaeologists, Aaren and Diane Chase, have made an exciting find in Belize—a tomb belonging to a Mayan ruler from the fourth century. They’ve dedicated years to exploring ancient cultures, and the recent discovery was highlighted in various reports. The burial site, located at Karakol, […]
Archaeologist thought to have discovered a once-flourishing ancient city in Jordan
Rediscovery of Byzantine City Offers Fresh Insights into Middle Eastern Christianity Recent archaeological work has potentially revealed the long-lost city of Tarais, shedding light on the history of Christianity in the Middle East. Musalam R. Al Rawane, an associate professor of archaeology at Muta University in Jordan, reported his findings in the journal Gephyra earlier […]
Swedish archaeologist dedicates three years to sailing in a Viking boat replica
Swedish Grad Students Explore Viking History via Sea Graduate students in Sweden are gaining hands-on experience in Viking studies in a rather unique manner. Greer Jarrett, pursuing his Ph.D. at Lund University, has embarked on an impressive journey, covering over 3,000 miles along ancient Viking trade routes across the Arctic Ocean. Working with his team, […]
Indiana Jones’ adventures retraced by real-life archaeologist — and now it’s his turn on silver screen
You have to dig it. An archaeologist is on a mission to uncover the history behind Indiana Jones, and in the process finds himself living out some of the Hollywood hero's adventures in real life. Dr. David West Reynolds has spent the past 20 years traveling the world to retrace the journey of the flagellated […]
Archaeologist earns big at auction with sale of ancient gold and silver Roman coins
Discovering ancient treasure can mean a lot of money for the lucky finder. According to a press release from Noonan's Mayfair, the London auction house which handled the coins' sale, 34-year-old archaeologist George Ridgway discovered the collection of more than 680 gold and silver coins with a metal detector in September 2019. The coins were […]