The study shows how the oldest directly dated riding saddle was designed to make horse and rider feel comfortable.
Tag: archaeology
High quality wine found on 400 year old sunken ship in Germany
A 400 year old sunken ship discovered in Germany has been found to contain “high quality wine”.
Ecuador ‘s past illuminated by 2000 year old tomb
Discovery of a 2000 year old tomb sheds light on Ecuador’s past.
Marble head found during construction work in Rome piazza
The mayor of Rome announced on social media that construction workers had uncovered a white marble head in the city’s old core.
Three shipwrecks discovered off Tunisia
All three Roman ships were found off Tunisia as part of a Unesco project, a mission to protect underwater heritage.
Parasite filled poop found in a 2,500 year old luxury toilet
The limestone slab, which resembled a toilet seat and had an access hole, was discovered in a home said to have belonged to a wealthy, high ranking family in a historic section of Jerusalem, Israel.
1700-year-old amphora found in Diyarbakır
During the archaeological excavations carried out within the scope of the restoration of the Diyarbakır Walls a 1700-year-old amphora was found.
Archaeologists begin first-ever excavation of King Arthur Tomb
Britons first proposed a connection between Stone of King Arthur and the mythical ruler of Camelot before the 13th century.
Underwater beauties of Mesopotamia on display in Italy
The underwater beauties of Mesopotamia met with art lovers in an exhibition held in Orvieto, one of the quiet cities of Italy (Cittaslow), with the support of Silk Road Development Agency (IKA).
Excavations begin at the 2600 year old Kerkenes Ruins
Excavations have begun in the ancient city of Pteria, known as the ‘Kerkenes Ruins’, located in the Yozgat, dating back to 600 BC.