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Archaeologists Just Uncovered A Hidden Tomb Filled With Ancient Skeletons Right Beneath The Iconic Al-Khazneh Building In Petra

Archaeologists digging at Al-Khazneh, featured in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, uncovered an ancient tomb filled with 12 skeletons — and one of them was clutching a vessel that looks remarkably like the Holy Grail depicted in the film.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 17, 2024

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Archaeologists Just Uncovered A Hidden Tomb Filled With Ancient Skeletons Right Beneath The Iconic Al-Khazneh Building In Petra

Archaeologists digging at Al-Khazneh, featured in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, uncovered an ancient tomb filled with 12 skeletons — and one of them was clutching a vessel that looks remarkably like the Holy Grail depicted in the film.

By Austin Harvey • October 17, 2024

The Oldest-Known Archaeological Evidence Of Cat Kneading Was Just Uncovered In Jerusalem

A 1,200-year-old clay jug showed marks left by a cat, which had seemingly kneaded the pottery while it was drying before it was fired.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 16, 2024

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The Oldest-Known Archaeological Evidence Of Cat Kneading Was Just Uncovered In Jerusalem

A 1,200-year-old clay jug showed marks left by a cat, which had seemingly kneaded the pottery while it was drying before it was fired.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 16, 2024

Archaeologists Just Unearthed A 6,000-Year-Old Neolithic Longhouse In Poland

Archaeologists excavating a Neolithic site in southeastern Poland discovered artifacts spanning thousands of years, including a rare longhouse from the Linear Pottery culture that was constructed around 5000 B.C.E.

By Amber Morgan • Oct 11, 2024

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Archaeologists Just Unearthed A 6,000-Year-Old Neolithic Longhouse In Poland

Archaeologists excavating a Neolithic site in southeastern Poland discovered artifacts spanning thousands of years, including a rare longhouse from the Linear Pottery culture that was constructed around 5000 B.C.E.

By Amber Morgan • October 11, 2024

Archaeologists In England Uncover Pub Dating Back Hundreds Of Years

While carrying out excavations ahead of a construction project in Dover, archaeologists unearthed a pit full of pipes and wine jugs that they believe to be the remnants of a centuries-old pub.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 10, 2024

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Archaeologists In England Uncover Pub Dating Back Hundreds Of Years

While carrying out excavations ahead of a construction project in Dover, archaeologists unearthed a pit full of pipes and wine jugs that they believe to be the remnants of a centuries-old pub.

By Austin Harvey • October 10, 2024

A 2,800-Year-Old Burial Mound Where One Woman And 18 Horses Were Sacrificed Was Just Found In Siberia

Though much about this Iron Age burial site remains shrouded in mystery, experts suggest that the woman and the horses may have once been propped up in a gruesome tableau of death.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 9, 2024

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A 2,800-Year-Old Burial Mound Where One Woman And 18 Horses Were Sacrificed Was Just Found In Siberia

Though much about this Iron Age burial site remains shrouded in mystery, experts suggest that the woman and the horses may have once been propped up in a gruesome tableau of death.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 9, 2024

Metal Detectorists On The Isle Of Man Discover Hoard Of 1,000-Year-Old Viking Coins

The silver coins feature images of rulers like Edward the Confessor and Canute, the Viking king who united England, Denmark, and Norway under the North Sea Empire.

By Amber Morgan • Oct 7, 2024

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Metal Detectorists On The Isle Of Man Discover Hoard Of 1,000-Year-Old Viking Coins

The silver coins feature images of rulers like Edward the Confessor and Canute, the Viking king who united England, Denmark, and Norway under the North Sea Empire.

By Amber Morgan • October 7, 2024

Roman Baths With Mosaic Floors Have Been Found At The Ancient City Of Halaesa Archonidea In Northern Sicily

The thermal baths discovered in Halaesa Archonidea stretch across 8,600 square feet, making this site one of the largest of its kind ever found in Sicily.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 7, 2024

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Roman Baths With Mosaic Floors Have Been Found At The Ancient City Of Halaesa Archonidea In Northern Sicily

The thermal baths discovered in Halaesa Archonidea stretch across 8,600 square feet, making this site one of the largest of its kind ever found in Sicily.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 7, 2024

Divers In Sicily Begin Salvaging The Ancient Greek Ship Gela II That Was Carrying The Legendary Metal Orichalcum

Dating to the 5th century B.C.E., Gela II measures approximately 50 feet long and 16 feet wide, which enabled it to carry large amounts of cargo, including the mythic metal orichalcum that's been linked to Atlantis.

By Amber Morgan • Oct 4, 2024

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Divers In Sicily Begin Salvaging The Ancient Greek Ship Gela II That Was Carrying The Legendary Metal Orichalcum

Dating to the 5th century B.C.E., Gela II measures approximately 50 feet long and 16 feet wide, which enabled it to carry large amounts of cargo, including the mythic metal orichalcum that's been linked to Atlantis.

By Amber Morgan • October 4, 2024

A Massive Roman Mosaic Was Just Uncovered By A Farmer In Eastern Türkiye

The vivid mosaic depicts native animals like lions, goats, ducks, wild boars, and Anatolian leopards.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 3, 2024

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A Massive Roman Mosaic Was Just Uncovered By A Farmer In Eastern Türkiye

The vivid mosaic depicts native animals like lions, goats, ducks, wild boars, and Anatolian leopards.

By Austin Harvey • October 3, 2024

Archaeologists Just Found Remains From Fregellae, A City Razed By Rome After Its Citizens Demanded Equal Rights

In 125 B.C.E., the ancient city of Fregellae in modern-day Italy was destroyed when it rebelled against Rome. Now, archaeologists have uncovered evidence of this violent revolt, including fire-damaged structures, a military camp, and signs of economic devastation.

By Amber Morgan • Oct 1, 2024

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Archaeologists Just Found Remains From Fregellae, A City Razed By Rome After Its Citizens Demanded Equal Rights

In 125 B.C.E., the ancient city of Fregellae in modern-day Italy was destroyed when it rebelled against Rome. Now, archaeologists have uncovered evidence of this violent revolt, including fire-damaged structures, a military camp, and signs of economic devastation.

By Amber Morgan • October 1, 2024