Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists unearthed traces of a thriving ancient marketplace during an excavation led by the Israel Antiquities Authority in 2014. The fair at Khan al-Tujjar. Image credit: William Henry Bartlett – Antique Prints – Public Domain In 1880, the
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – During an excavation near the Holborn Viaduct in London, UK, archaeologists discovered a remarkably rare Roman funerary bed. This find, according to MOLA archaeologists, is the first complete funerary bed ever found in Britain. Roman
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A curious comb drawing discovered in the Huenul Cave in Argentina may be the oldest rock art ever uncovered in South America. The Huenul Cave, a 630-square-meter rock shelter located in northern Patagonia, has been
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The Callacpuma archaeological site, nestled in the Cajamarca basin of the northern Peruvian Andes, is renowned for its extraordinary cave paintings. These artworks, estimated to be approximately 15,000 years old, are unique in America and
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – While conducting a mineral survey on the Baltic Sea floor, scientists stumbled upon an unanticipated discovery that provided evidence of early European hunting techniques. Their acoustic imaging technology unveiled a submerged stone wall that extended
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The oldest known bead in the Americas has been unearthed at the La Prele Mammoth site, located in Converse County, Wyoming. According to archaeologists, this tube-shaped bead, crafted from bone, is approximately 12,940 years old.
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The beautiful Treasure of Villenna was discovered in 1963 by archaeologist José María Soler in the sands of a dry riverbed in Villena, in the province of Alicante, Spain. Identified as the most significant discovery
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – According to the old Sami beliefs, divine entities and energies are omnipresent in our natural surroundings as well as within our homes. In the past, it was a daily practice among the Sami people to
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – In ancient times, the black henbane plant was as fascinating as feared. Ancient physicians knew that when administered in appropriate quantities, this toxic flora served as a gentle narcotic, possessing the ability to alleviate pain. However,
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The exploration of caves and hidden underground tunnels offers an experience similar to stepping into a mysterious realm. One never knows what can be found along the road, which makes the journey even more fascinating.
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Underwater archaeologists exploring the depths off the coast of Sicily have made a remarkable discovery. They found an exquisite marble fragment that was originally a part of the famous Temple of Zeus in Agrigento. Agrigento,
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The rope is one of the oldest human tools, and it played a crucial role in the daily lives of many ancient civilizations. Drawings found in Egyptian tombs, dating back 6,000 years, depict ropes being
