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Ancient Technology

Dating back thousands of years are numerous examples of ancient technology that leave us awe-struck at the knowledge and wisdom held by people of our past. They were the result of incredible advances in engineering and innovation as new, powerful civilizations emerged and came to dominate the ancient world. These advances stimulated societies to adopt new ways of living and governance, as well as new ways of understanding their world. However, many ancient technology mysteries were forgotten, lost to the pages of history, only to be re-invented millennia later. Here we feature ancient technology history and dozens of amazing artifacts that reflect the brilliance of ancient minds.

An ancient Roman road at Leptis Magna, Libya
11 October, 2024 - 22:53 victor labate

Ancient Journeys: What was Travel Like for the Romans?

It was not uncommon for the ancient Romans to travel long distances all across Europe. Actually during the Roman Empire, Rome had an incredible road network which extended from northern England all...
6,000-year-old Neolithic long house uncovered in Sandomierz-Mokoszyn, Poland.
11 October, 2024 - 13:36 Sahir

First Longhouse From Neolithic Poland Unearthed, Dated to 6000 Years Old

Archaeologists working in the Sandomierz-Mokoszyn area of Poland have exposed an extraordinary find: the first longhouse from the early Neolithic period ever found in the Sandomierz Upland. This...
Reconstruction drawing of the house, and detail photo of the Neolithic cellar wall in Denmark.
10 October, 2024 - 17:47 Gary Manners

Ancient Construction Technology Discovered Under a Neolithic House

A groundbreaking discovery in Denmark has revealed evidence of an advanced technological structure dating back 5,000 years. While excavating a Neolithic site on the island of Falster, archaeologists...
An edition of the Kangyur text.
9 October, 2024 - 23:20 dhwty

The Kangyur: Written with 9 Precious Stones

Buddhism was founded over two and a half millennia ago in India by Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha (Sanskrit for ‘awakened one’). Like the practitioners of Hinduism, Buddhists believe in the concept...
Chariot exposing the wheels and copper pillar.
9 October, 2024 - 15:00 Nathan Falde

Machines of War from 2000 BC Unearthed in Elite Burial Ground in India

Archaeologists performing excavations at a site known as Sinauli in the state of Uttar Pradesh in northern India unearthed a most extraordinary set of Chalcolithic period (Copper Age) remains and...
Conrad Hass manuscript rocket description page.
7 October, 2024 - 23:11 ancient origins

Sibiu Manuscript: A Forgotten Document on 16th Century Space Flight (video)

This video explores the extraordinary Sibiu Manuscript, discovered in Romania in 1961. Written by 16th century Austrian military engineer Conrad Haas, the manuscript contains detailed descriptions of...
Ancient Technologies. Right: The Lycurgus Cup. Center: Iron Pillar of Delhi, Left: Replica of the Baghdad Battery.
7 October, 2024 - 21:45 Aleksa Vučković

10 Ancient Technologies That Are Still a Mystery Today

We often think about our distant ancestors as primitive, equipped with the crudest of tools and a limited set of skills. But more often than not, we are terribly mistaken. Ancient civilizations are...
: 'Lady in Muslin', painted by Francesco Renaldi, Dhaka, 1789.
3 October, 2024 - 22:11 ancient origins

The Lost Art of Dhaka Muslin: A Story of Beauty and Exploitation (Video)

Over two centuries ago, Dhaka muslin was the most coveted and expensive fabric in the world, gracing the wardrobes of royalty and the elite. Made in Bengal, now part of Bangladesh, this fabric was...
The three main Egyptian pyramids at Giza, together with subsidiary pyramids and the remains of other ancient structures
3 October, 2024 - 21:37 Aleksa Vučković

The Secrets of the Egyptian Pyramids: Were They More Than Just Tombs?

Built at the dawn of the Ancient Egyptian civilization, the great Pyramids continue to inspire awe, millennia after their construction. The fact that the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra lived closer in time...
A marine archaeologist working at the Gela II site off Sicily.
3 October, 2024 - 21:06 Joanna Gillan

Recovery of the Greek Shipwreck With Orichalcum Cargo Begins in Sicily

Recovery operations on the ancient Greek shipwreck “Gela II,” dating back to the 5th century BC, have officially commenced near the port of Gela, Sicily. The wreck is where in 2015 and 2017, rare...
Temple of Aphrodite at Aphrodisias, Aydin, Turkey
2 October, 2024 - 20:52 Robbie Mitchell

Aphrodisias: Decoding the Secrets of a Roman Free City

Nestled in southwestern Türkiye’s Meander River valley, Aphrodisias stands as one of the region’s most impressive archaeological sites. This city, named after Aphrodite, flourished from the 2nd...
The bundle of Bronze and Iron objects retrieved at Bükk, Hungary
2 October, 2024 - 15:25 Sahir

Hoard of Bronze and Iron Objects Unearthed from Sieged Iron Age Village

This summer marked another milestone in an ongoing archaeological excavation in northwest Bükk, Hungary, where a team of specialists is excavating the remains of an ancient village atop the Verebce-...
Battle of Malazgirt, Seljuk Empire, Byzantine Empire, Battlefield, battle, Anatolia
30 September, 2024 - 18:06 Sahir

Monumetal Structure and Weapons Reveal Site of the Battle of Malazgirt

In addition to the 700 plus objects unearthed exactly a year ago, and along with arrowheads discovered in the last week of August, archaeologists have uncovered further evidence of the physical...
New Twist In ‘Europe’s Oldest Battle’ Gleaned From Bronze Age Arrowheads
24 September, 2024 - 14:52 Sahir

New Twist In ‘Europe’s Oldest Battle’ Gleaned From Bronze Age Arrowheads

Over 3,000 years ago, in Tollense, a river valley that now lies in northern Germany, two large armies clashed in what is now recognized as Europe’s “oldest-known battle”. The clues have been pieced...
Rich Ancient Burial Ground Reaps Rare Artifacts Near Krakow
22 September, 2024 - 15:02 Sahir

Rich Ancient Burial Ground Reaps Rare Artifacts Near Krakow

Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery during excavations at an ancient cemetery in Poland. The researchers uncovered 160 artifacts dating back to the Neolithic period and early Bronze Age...
The foundation of an old hut near a hiking trail in Holmetjønn, Hardangervidda, Norway.
20 September, 2024 - 18:03 Gary Manners

Viking-Age Cabin Excavated on Ancient Norwegian Mountain Path

Archaeologists from the University of Oslo’s Museum of Cultural History have recently conducted an excavation at Holmetjønn, an ancient mountain cabin site along the historic Nordmannslepa trail. The...
Eye Liner From 8,200-Years-Ago Recovered From Neolithic Mound
17 September, 2024 - 18:12 Sahir

Eye Liner From 8,200-Years-Ago Recovered From Neolithic Mound

During the archaeological excavations at Yeşilova Höyük Mound in Izmir’s Bornova district, a remarkable 8,200-year-old kohl applicator (AKA eye liner) made from stone was discovered. It is evidence...
Untouched Viking Silver Treasure Unearthed in Norway
14 September, 2024 - 14:38 Gary Manners

Untouched Viking Silver Treasure Unearthed in Norway

Archaeologists from the University of Stavanger have uncovered an incredible Viking treasure on a mountainside in Årdal, Hjelmeland municipality. Buried for over 1,000 years, the hoard consists of...
20 Clovis tools and hundreds of pieces of manufacturing and refurbishment debris at the Belson Clovis Site in St. Joseph County.
13 September, 2024 - 15:49 Nathan Falde

Clovis People Created Seasonal Hunting Camp in Michigan 13,000 Years Ago

Recent archaeological excavations produced evidence showing that the first humans to live in the Great Lakes region of North America built a summer hunting camp in southwestern Michigan,...
A Baidara, a traditional leather skin boat of the Chukchi and Eskimos
11 September, 2024 - 17:49 Gary Manners

Scandinavians Were Building Advanced Boats Way Before the Viking Era

The Neolithic Pitted Ware Culture (PWC), which thrived in Scandinavia around 3500–2300 BC, has long fascinated archaeologists due to its reliance on marine resources, particularly seals, while...
Detail of Minoan painting, from Akrotiri, the Ship Procession.
10 September, 2024 - 22:30 Nik Aed

3,500-Year-Old Advanced Minoan Technology Was ‘Lost Art’ Not Seen Again Until 1950s

The Minoans employed advanced construction methods using natural materials to create seaworthy composite ship hulls which would not be out-of-place in a modern-day marina. The construction method...
Two of the intact millefiori panels recovered at Andriake Port
10 September, 2024 - 20:19 Gary Manners

Hundreds of Stunning Millefiori Glass Panels Unearthed at Andriake Port

Excavations at the ancient port of Andriake, in the Demre district of Antalya, Turkey, have revealed an extraordinary discovery of millefiori glass panels, a luxurious and intricate form of...
Egyptian Fort Including Barracks & Weapons to Ward off Invading Sea Peoples Discovered
10 September, 2024 - 17:42 Gary Manners

Egyptian Fort Including Barracks & Weapons to Ward off Invading Sea Peoples Discovered

A thrilling new discovery in Egypt has unveiled the remnants of a once-vital military fortress used to defend the shores from attackers such as the ‘sea people’ and dating back to the New Kingdom era...
Pythagorean cup isolated on white background.
10 September, 2024 - 12:30 Alicia McDermott

Pythagorean Cup: Turning Greedy Partygoers into Wet Blankets

The Pythagorean Cup ( also known as the Pythagoras Cup) is one of Pythagoras’s lesser-known inventions. Depending on who you speak to, this rather plain looking cup was either meant to teach people a...

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