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Archaeologists Uncover Silver Rings And The 7,600-Year-Old Remains Of Three Children In Türkiye

Recent excavations at Domuztepe Mound in southern Türkiye revealed children's remains, silver rings, and Neolithic storage silos, offering new insights into ancient Anatolian life and burial practices.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 13, 2024

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Archaeologists Uncover Silver Rings And The 7,600-Year-Old Remains Of Three Children In Türkiye

Recent excavations at Domuztepe Mound in southern Türkiye revealed children's remains, silver rings, and Neolithic storage silos, offering new insights into ancient Anatolian life and burial practices.

By Amber Morgan • September 13, 2024

The Butchered Remains Of A Medieval ‘Vampire’ Child Were Just Found In The Garden Of A Former Bishop’s Palace In Poland

In a grisly burial dating back to the 13th century, the child was decapitated and weighed down with rocks on their torso to prevent them from climbing out of the grave.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 13, 2024

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The Butchered Remains Of A Medieval ‘Vampire’ Child Were Just Found In The Garden Of A Former Bishop’s Palace In Poland

In a grisly burial dating back to the 13th century, the child was decapitated and weighed down with rocks on their torso to prevent them from climbing out of the grave.

By Austin Harvey • September 13, 2024

1,300-Year-Old Arrow Recovered From An Ice Patch In Norway — And It’s Surprisingly Well-Preserved

Archaeologists from Secrets of the Ice noted that the arrow is an "exceptional" find, but also raised concerns about the impact of climate change on the glacier.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 12, 2024

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1,300-Year-Old Arrow Recovered From An Ice Patch In Norway — And It’s Surprisingly Well-Preserved

Archaeologists from Secrets of the Ice noted that the arrow is an "exceptional" find, but also raised concerns about the impact of climate change on the glacier.

By Austin Harvey • September 12, 2024

Archaeologists Excavating Remote Malaysian Caves Just Uncovered Crystals, Stone Tools, And 16 Burials Up To 16,000 Years Old

Archaeologists excavating caves in Malaysia's Nenggiri Valley ahead of upcoming dam construction uncovered more than 71,000 prehistoric artifacts, including human remains dating back to the Stone Age.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 12, 2024

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Archaeologists Excavating Remote Malaysian Caves Just Uncovered Crystals, Stone Tools, And 16 Burials Up To 16,000 Years Old

Archaeologists excavating caves in Malaysia's Nenggiri Valley ahead of upcoming dam construction uncovered more than 71,000 prehistoric artifacts, including human remains dating back to the Stone Age.

By Amber Morgan • September 12, 2024

A Man Using Google Maps Just Discovered A Crater Likely Caused By A Massive Meteorite In Quebec

"It's super exciting. It doesn't happen too often."

By Amber Morgan • Sep 12, 2024

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A Man Using Google Maps Just Discovered A Crater Likely Caused By A Massive Meteorite In Quebec

"It's super exciting. It doesn't happen too often."

By Amber Morgan • September 12, 2024

‘Remarkable’ Pictish Ring Found By ‘Enthusiastic Amateur’ During Archaeological Dig In Scotland

John Ralph, a 68-year-old retiree, discovered the ring on the last day of the dig — and experts believe it's been buried in the soil for at least 1,000 years.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 10, 2024

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‘Remarkable’ Pictish Ring Found By ‘Enthusiastic Amateur’ During Archaeological Dig In Scotland

John Ralph, a 68-year-old retiree, discovered the ring on the last day of the dig — and experts believe it's been buried in the soil for at least 1,000 years.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 10, 2024

148 Tombs Spanning Thousands Of Years Discovered Underneath A Zoo In China

Spanning thousands of years, nearly 150 tombs were uncovered during recent excavations at a zoo in Guangdong Province.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 10, 2024

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148 Tombs Spanning Thousands Of Years Discovered Underneath A Zoo In China

Spanning thousands of years, nearly 150 tombs were uncovered during recent excavations at a zoo in Guangdong Province.

By Amber Morgan • September 10, 2024

Archaeologists In Egypt Just Uncovered A Military Barracks Complete With Intact Weapons That Dates Back 3,000 Years

This New Kingdom fort likely helped ancient Egypt defend itself from invasion by both Libyan tribes and the "Sea Peoples" in the era surrounding the reign of Ramses II.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 10, 2024

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Archaeologists In Egypt Just Uncovered A Military Barracks Complete With Intact Weapons That Dates Back 3,000 Years

This New Kingdom fort likely helped ancient Egypt defend itself from invasion by both Libyan tribes and the "Sea Peoples" in the era surrounding the reign of Ramses II.

By Austin Harvey • September 10, 2024

Underwater Archaeologists Discover A 3,600-Year-Old Minoan Dagger On A Shipwreck Off The Coast Of Türkiye

Found at the site of one of the world's oldest known shipwrecks, this seven-inch-long dagger provides fascinating new insight into the Cretan-Minoan civilization.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 9, 2024

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Underwater Archaeologists Discover A 3,600-Year-Old Minoan Dagger On A Shipwreck Off The Coast Of Türkiye

Found at the site of one of the world's oldest known shipwrecks, this seven-inch-long dagger provides fascinating new insight into the Cretan-Minoan civilization.

By Austin Harvey • September 9, 2024

Strip Of Wood Found In Japan Turns Out To Be Part Of A 1,300-Year-Old Multiplication Table

The strip of wood was found in the ancient capital of Fujiwara-kyō and was likely part of a larger multiplication table used by a government official to calculate things like taxes.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 9, 2024

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Strip Of Wood Found In Japan Turns Out To Be Part Of A 1,300-Year-Old Multiplication Table

The strip of wood was found in the ancient capital of Fujiwara-kyō and was likely part of a larger multiplication table used by a government official to calculate things like taxes.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 9, 2024

Archaeologists In Germany Just Uncovered A 17th-Century Gallows Surrounded By Mangled Human Remains

Between 1662 and 1809, untold victims were killed at this gallows in Quedlinburg, with some broken on the wheel before being dumped into bone pits and one man buried with anti-zombie countermeasures to stop him from rising up out of the grave.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 9, 2024

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Archaeologists In Germany Just Uncovered A 17th-Century Gallows Surrounded By Mangled Human Remains

Between 1662 and 1809, untold victims were killed at this gallows in Quedlinburg, with some broken on the wheel before being dumped into bone pits and one man buried with anti-zombie countermeasures to stop him from rising up out of the grave.

By Amber Morgan • September 9, 2024

An Underground Chamber Has Been Discovered Beneath The National Mall In Washington, D.C.

Found just below Smithsonian Castle, the chamber appears to be a 19th-century cistern meant to collect rainwater that had been forgotten for more than a century.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 6, 2024

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An Underground Chamber Has Been Discovered Beneath The National Mall In Washington, D.C.

Found just below Smithsonian Castle, the chamber appears to be a 19th-century cistern meant to collect rainwater that had been forgotten for more than a century.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 6, 2024