Muhammad Tuhin 
High in the Zagros Mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan, archaeologists have unearthed a fascinating duality at the Rabana-Merquly mountain fortress. While its imposing fortifications suggest a military stronghold, recent discoveries hint at a more spiritual purpose – a potential sanctuary dedicated to the water goddess Anahita. Dr. Michael Brown, leading the excavations for the University of … Read more
Archaeologists have discovered three pendants made from the solid bones of an ancient behemoth, the giant sloth. These extraordinary artifacts, discovered within the confines of a rock shelter, provide a glimpse of a bygone era, dating from 25,000 to 27,000 years ago, marking the oldest known personal adornment in the Americas. The significance of these … Read more
Scientists have unveiled a novel fossil shark species unearthed from the depths of Alabama. This newfound creature belongs to the genus Palaeohypotodus, aptly named for its ancient origins and distinctive petite serrated teeth, which resemble small ears. Dubbed Palaeohypotodus bizzocoi, in homage to the late Dr. Bruce Bizzoco (1949–2022), a revered figure in Birmingham, Alabama, … Read more
Egyptian authorities have unveiled yet another captivating chapter in the annals of ancient history, with the discovery of a tomb in Luxor dating back approximately 3,500 years. Nestled on the west bank of the majestic River Nile, amidst the storied landscapes that house the Valley of the Queens and Valley of the Kings, this newly … Read more
Egypt has revealed a treasure trove of ancient wonders nestled within the illustrious Saqqara necropolis, a testament to the enduring legacy of a bygone era. Among the marvels unearthed in this archaeological odyssey is a gold-laced mummy, shrouded in the enigmatic allure of centuries past, alongside four majestic tombs, each whispering tales of dynastic grandeur. … Read more
When archaeologists stumbled upon the ornate tomb nestled in the Spanish soil, adorned with lavish treasures fit for royalty, they presumed it belonged to a man—a presumption shattered by the revelation that the remains within were those of a woman, all discerned from just two teeth. In a groundbreaking study published in Scientific Reports, researchers … Read more
Archaeologists from the Déri Museum in Debrecen, Hungary, unearthed a remarkable find in November 2023: the tomb of a fully equipped Avar warrior near the village of Ebes, just outside Debrecen. This discovery, announced by the museum, promises to rewrite the narrative of the region’s Avar history during the Early Middle Ages. The Avars, hailing … Read more
In a remarkable excavation effort in Euston, western Suffolk, located in eastern England, a treasure trove of Roman pewter has emerged from the depths of history. Unveiled by the keen eye of local metal detector enthusiast Martin White during an East of England Rally in Autumn 2022, this extraordinary find has captivated archaeologists and historians … Read more
Deep within the sands of the Abusir necropolis near Saqqara, Egypt, a Polish and Italian archaeological mission embarked on an excavation that would unveil a long-lost secret of ancient Egypt’s Fifth Dynasty. Amongst the remnants of time, they unearthed the crumbling vestiges of a mud-brick structure, shrouded in mystery and echoing whispers of an era … Read more
“King Solomon made for himself the carriage; he made it of wood from Lebanon. Its posts he made of silver, its base of gold. Its seat was upholstered with purple, its interior inlaid with love.” (Song of Songs 3:9-10) For the first time, rare evidence has been found of fabric dyed with royal purple dating … Read more