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.
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – This tiny, wooden horse may not be much to look at, and compared to other unearthed ancient artifacts it’s not very old at all. Nevertheless, to archaeologists in Sweden, it’s a priceless artifact. A Dalecarlian
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – An object of black magic that dates back to the 1st century AD was discovered in Tongeren, a city located in the Belgian province of Limburg, in the southeastern corner of the Flemish region of
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Ancient humans deliberately collected perforated shells in order to string them together like beads, according to a new study. Shells from Qafzeh Cave on which use-wear was studied. Credit: Bar-Yosef Mayer et al, 2020 Shells
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A double stamp impression on a bulla and a seal made of used pottery shreds discovered in the City of David may indicate that despite the plight of Jerusalem after the destruction of the First
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – If you’re an open-minded person eager to learn more about ancient history, even if the knowledge you gain forces you to reconsider everything we have been taught at school, then you’ll find it is very
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A rare figurine of the Canaanite god Baal and a bronze calf statue are among the fascinating finds which Macquarie University archaeologists have uncovered in Israel. Ancient artifacts dating back 3,300 years have been unearthed by
Ellen Lloyd – Most are familiar with famous Norse gods such as Odin, Thor, Bragi, Tyr, and Frey, to mention a few. Vikings drew strength from their gods and goddesses, and the Norse pantheon consisted of several deities who played significant roles in Norse
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – When the first modern European arrived on the shores of North America they noticed to their surprise that another civilization from their continent had already been there. For a long time, we have been led
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Scandal is perhaps not the best word to describe this news, but it’s certainly embarrassing and disappointing. What some suspected for a while has now been confirmed. The Washington, D.C. Museum has confirmed that 16
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A metal detectorist has discovered a very rare ancient Roman artifact in a Lincolnshire field, UK. Experts say this beautiful and colorful horse brooch has rewritten the understandings of Roman brooches. Jason Price, from Grantham
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A 5,000-year-old Anatolian sword was identified in a monastery on the island of San Lazzaro degli Armeni in the Lagoon City. A small sword – placed among several medieval items in a display cabinet – was
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – At first glance, the Viklaumadonna appears to be a merely beautiful ancient sculpture, but she is much more than that. If you didn’t know where to look, you may never even find her thousands-year-old secret
