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.
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The archaeological excavation at the Burghead fort in Moray has yielded a significant discovery: a Pictish ring with an intricate setting. This find is particularly noteworthy given the site’s previous reputation as being “archaeologically vandalized”
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A significant archaeological discovery has been made near the Temple Mount’s Southern Wall, specifically within the Davidson Archaeological Garden in Jerusalem, Israel. This find, dating back to the First Temple period approximately 2,700 years ago,
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Bulgaria remains a significant source of archaeological discoveries related to ancient Thracian culture. Recently, archaeologists uncovered a tomb belonging to a Thracian warrior in the village of Captain Petko Voyvoda in the Topolovgrad municipality. The
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The Forsa Ring, also known as Forsaringen in Swedish, is an iron artifact originating from Hälsingland, Sweden, dating back to the 9th or 10th century. Recent scientific analysis has led to a new interpretation of its
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The historical narrative of ancient Norway is predominantly associated with Viking culture. However, recent archaeological discoveries have presented evidence suggesting that our ancestors may have interacted with unidentified civilizations. The nature and origin of these
Jan Bartek AncientPages.com – Norwegian museum researchers recently discovered a unique prehistoric artifact, potentially representing an archaeological breakthrough. Archaeologist Jørgen Johannessen unearthed a Bronze Age axe near Arendal, marking the first metal object from prehistoric times found in Norwegian waters.
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The application of advanced archaeological technology has provided new insights into the sophisticated medical instruments used by Roman surgeons 2,000 years ago. A CT scanner capable of examining objects beneath their surface was employed to
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – An ancient ring, approximately 1,800 years old, has been discovered on Mount Carmel in Israel. The artifact was found by 13-year-old Yair Whiteson from Haifa during a walk near the “ancient quarry” site below Khirbet
AncientPages.com – The Parthenon marbles are rarely out of the news. Most recently, Turkish officials have rejected claims by the British Museum that British diplomat Lord Elgin was given permission from Ottoman authorities to remove the marbles from the Acropolis
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The Bavarian State Office for Monument Preservation’s archaeologists have uncovered evidence of a civilian settlement surrounding an auxiliary Roman fort dating from approximately 60 to 130 AD. The Roman camp is in Oberstimm, located about
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists from Innsbruck have made a significant discovery during excavations on the Burgbichl hill in Irschen, southern Austria. The team, led by Gerald Grabherr, uncovered a previously unknown abandoned church. They found a remarkable artifact
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists excavating near Lake Xiada Co in western Tibet have discovered six unusual stone artifacts. These objects measure approximately half the length of a golf tee and feature a pointed tip at one end and an
