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
In 2015, an intriguing discovery shed new light on the ancient world: a remarkable dress, believed to be Egypt’s oldest garment, had its age pinpointed through radiocarbon testing. This dress, woven from linen, captivates not only with its age but also with its remarkable preservation, defying the odds of time to offer a glimpse into … Read more