Excavations continue in Hasankeyf, one of the most important settlements in human history. This time, the first healing bowl used in the field of health and two zihgir (archer’s rings) were found.
Category: Archaeology
7300 year old Austronesian settlements discovered on Pingtan Island in China
Chinese archaeologists have discovered Austronesian settlements dating back 7300 years on Pingtan Island in Fujian province in southeast China.
Gunung Padang, a giant pyramid with secret rooms in Indonesia
New research has revealed that the massive Gunung Padang pyramid in Indonesia, with its hidden chambers, is the oldest pyramid in the world.
A Jesus tattoo found on a 1300 year old ancient body in Sudan
The ancient Jesus tattoo was incidentally discovered during routine cataloging. This is the second medieval tattoo ever discovered in the Nubian region.
Seaweed regularly consumed in Europe for thousands of years
Seaweed was a common food in Europe for thousands of years, researchers have found. The study was conducted on human teeth from Spain to Lithuania.
Coin hoards reveals information before the Glencoe Massacre
A newly discovered hoard of coins buried in a small pot in Glencoe offers insights into the Glencoe Massacre and the life of a Highland clan chief and his family.
Viking trade connections
A study by the University of York has revealed the Viking trade routes between the borders of Northern Scandinavia and Continental Europe.
The use of steel tools in Europe
Steel tools were in use in Europe centuries before they became widespread under the Roman Republic. Archaeologists were stunned by 2900 year old steel tools in Portugal.
China’s First Emperor Qin Shi Huang is so feared that he cannot be exhumed
Even 2200 years after his death, we can’t mess with Qin Shi Huang because the tomb is booby trapped to kill intruders.
Aztec Capital Tenochtitlan recreated in 3D
In a project by Dutch born technical artist Thomas Kole, the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan was recreated in detail in 3D.