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Jan Bartek –  AncientPages.com –  In a remote part of the world, scientists explored a cave high in the mountains. Long ago, this area was a key crossroads for ancient trade. Even earlier, the petroglyphs found here show that people lived in this region thousands of years ago. Still, we know little about them. When

Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Assyrian ribbed vessels represent elite pottery and metallic tableware that belonged to royals. They were found in the magnificent Northwest Palace of the Neo-Assyrian King Ashurnasirpal II (883–859 BC) at Nimrud, as well as in the royal tombs of Assyrian queens. Archaeological and figurative examples of Assyrian bowls: A–C) bowls

Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The city of Tralleis is a special place. It has a rich history, and for a long time, it was under the influence of the Hellenistic kingdoms after being taken by Alexander. Among others, the city is home to personalities such as Anthemius of Tralleis, a Byzantine Greek who worked

Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The Boksto Christian necropolis of medieval Vilnius is unique because it emerged while Lithuania was still a pagan country. Vilnius already attracted many people from different regions of Eastern Europe in the 13th century, according to new research by scientists from the University of Vilnius. The head ornaments (chaplets) from grave

Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists have uncovered large, previously unknown subterranean structures built by skilled Eastern Roman Empire craftsmen. Experts are now cleaning and documenting these sites. Researchers think these structures could be part of a complex underground system with several layers. They have found hidden vaults, wells, and passages, and believe they may

Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists excavating an ancient cave have uncovered an unusual burial tradition that may provide new insights into ancient Maya supernatural beliefs. Background: Xunantunich Archaeological site, Belize. Credit: Denis Barthel – CC BY-SA 4.0 Image compilation AncientPages.com Inside the mysterious cave, archaeologists discovered hundreds of teeth belonging to prominent Maya individuals

Conny Waters –  AncientPages.com – Researchers have studied hundreds of unusual figures and symbols carved into ancient cave walls. Made between 18,500 and 14,000 years ago, this rock art is known for its distinct patterns. Each figure was placed with intention. But why did ancient people create them? What messages were these artists trying to