Thousands of intriguing ancient artifacts have been discovered world-wide. Some of these ancient artifacts give us a deeper understanding of our ancestors’ customs, traditions, beliefs, level of technology and scientific achievements. Many of the artifacts are also mysterious and puzzling because we haven’t yet been able to determine their true purpose.
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Two unusual Bronze Age neck rings have been found in a grave during an archaeological survey in Marby, east of Norrköping, Sweden. The rings, which are over 2,500 years old, were probably deposited as offerings. Credit: […]
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists made an extraordinary discovery during a construction project near Bad Camberg, Germany. Guided by both instinct and chance, they uncovered one of Hesse’s most significant archaeological treasures: the grave of a high-ranking Celtic figure.
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Jalisco is a region in western Mexico with a long and rich history. Nomadic groups first arrived there around 15,000 years ago. The name Jalisco comes from the Náhuatl words xali, meaning sand, and ixco, meaning
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – During a survey of the Orlinoye Gnezdo (Eagle’s Nest) settlement and burial site in Krasnoyarsk District, in Astrakhan Oblast, Russia, scientists found an unusually large saber and several arrowheads in a warrior’s grave. Wetlands in
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists in Paderborn, Germany, in collaboration with the Westphalia-Lippe Regional Association (LWL), have discovered a well-preserved notebook from the 13th or 14th century in a medieval latrine during construction of the new city administration building. Composed
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A hiker has made a rare discovery during a morning walk in the Austrått district of Sandnes, Norway. The hiker describes himself as naturally curious, eager to explore the local area, and interested in understanding
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – For more than a century, the National Museum in Denmark has had the privilege of safeguarding a remarkable collection of inscribed tablets from the earliest civilizations of the Middle East—many of which are over 4,000 years old
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – In a quiet field in Quadring, UK, a small yet magnificent artifact lay patiently beneath the earth, waiting for the moment it would be discovered—and now, at last, it has been found. Polish history enthusiast Rafał Wesołowski,
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – It took many years, but the mystery behind a curious ancient artifact found in Kents Cavern in Torquay, U.K., has finally been solved, and the 15,000-year-old object has a fascinating story to tell. Discovered almost
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The Templo Mayor continues to provide valuable insights into the pre-Hispanic history of Mexico City, serving as a significant testament to the grandeur of ancient Mexico-Tenochtitlan. Recently, archaeologists uncovered a remarkable new find: an extensive offering
