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There are undoubtedly millions of ancient artifacts from the past that have served to shed light on the lives of our ancestors from many millennia ago. But some ancient mystical artifacts stand out for their uniqueness, their intrigue, or their ability to expand our knowledge about previously unknown aspects of our history. Here we feature many such ancient history artifacts, from amazing examples of ancient technology, to artistic masterpieces, unexplained objects, ancient texts, and mysterious artifacts that shed light on the daily lives of our ancestors.

Right; Entrance to the chamber tomb discovered near Naples. Source: Left; Italian Ministry of Culture, Right; Soprintendenza Archeologia Belle Arti e Paesaggio per l’Area Metropolitana di Napoli
26 July, 2024 - 19:53 Sahir

2,000-Year-Old Tomb of Cerberus Sarcophagus Opened

Ongoing investigations into the contents of the Tomb of Cerberus, discovered in October 2023 in Giugliano, Naples, led to the decision to open one of the two sarcophagi found there. The stone box had...
A unicorn coming out of a bible.
26 July, 2024 - 02:29 Robbie Mitchell

Wizards and Unicorns? 5 Things You Won’t Believe Are In The Bible (Video)

Even if the Bible has familiar stories known through cultural osmosis, there are many surprising elements within its pages that might be less well-known. Here are five astonishing things you might...
A large collection of gold foil objects retrieved at the Tel Al-Deir cemetery.
25 July, 2024 - 17:40 Sahir

Tombs and Gold Foils from the Ptolemaic Era Unearthed in Egypt’s Damietta

Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered 63 mudbrick tombs and several simple burials containing a collection of gold foils from the 26th Dynasty of the Late Period. This correlates with the Ptolemaic...
The Roman sarcophagus found on a Varna beach, Bulgaria.
25 July, 2024 - 14:32 Gary Manners

Appearance of Sarcophagus on Beach Has Experts Pondering Its Origin

In a bizarre find, a vacationer came across a Roman sarcophagus on the northern Bulgarian Black Sea coast near Varna. The find was reported to the local authorities, leading to a swift response by...
The silver amulet found at Deultum, Debelt, Bulgaris, the oldest Christian relic of Bulgaria.
24 July, 2024 - 14:49 Nathan Falde

1,800-Year-Old Silver Amulet is Bulgaria’s Oldest Christian Relic

Excavations near the village of Debelt in southeastern Bulgaria produced an astonishing artifact that changes the understanding of the history of Christianity in the country. At the site of an...
3,500-year-old cuneiform tablet found at Accana Mound, Hatay, Turkey.
23 July, 2024 - 18:15 Sahir

3,500-Year-Old Cuneiform Tablet Found Containing a Shopping List in Turkey

Archaeologists excavating the Aççana Mound, also known as Eski Alalah, have made an amazing discovery: a cuneiform tablet detailing a shopping list of purchases from almost 3,500 years ago. The...
The script known as Freising manuscripts. Source: National and University Library of Slovenia
20 July, 2024 - 19:19 Aleksa Vučković

The Freising Manuscripts - a Crucial Part of Shared Slavic Heritage

The Freising manuscripts, also known as the Freising folia, are a collection of Latin and Old Slovenian religious texts dating back to the late 9th or early 10th century AD. These manuscripts are...
Two porcelain Ming Dynasty flasks, not necessarily part of the dispute. Source: British Museum/Public domain
20 July, 2024 - 17:47 Gary Manners

Chinese Artifacts in Repatriation Row Were 'Given Willingly' to British Museum

The British Museum, renowned for its extensive collection of Chinese antiquities, has been at the center of debates regarding the repatriation of artifacts. Historically, many assumed that these...
The stone carvings found during a diving expedition near Aswan, Egypt. Source: © Dr Cristian Craciun/Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
19 July, 2024 - 21:11 Gary Manners

Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs Rediscovered Underwater Near Aswan

Archaeologists recently unveiled a remarkable discovery near Aswan, Egypt: rock carvings depicting ancient Egyptian pharaohs, submerged for decades due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam. This...
The recently restored portion of the marble floor of the villa in the submerged park of Baia, Bacoli, Italy. Source: Edoardo Ruspantini/ Parco Archeologico Campi Flegrei
18 July, 2024 - 17:40 Gary Manners

Marvels Beneath the Waves: Restored Marble Floor of Sunken Roman Villa Revealed

The underwater world of ancient Rome continues to yield astonishing discoveries, the latest being a stunning marble floor of a sunken villa near Bacoli, Italy. This remarkable find is part of the...
Shield recreation team. Source: © 2024 The Trustees of the British Museum
18 July, 2024 - 00:22 Robbie Mitchell

How Was A Bark Shield From The Iron Age Made? (Video)

Sophia Adams, curator of the European Iron Age and Roman Conquest collection at the British Museum, provides insights into the intricate process of recreating an Iron Age bark shield discovered in...
The 1800-year-old Athena ring found in Carmel, Israel Source: Emil Eljam/ Israel Antiquities Authority
17 July, 2024 - 20:08 Gary Manners

13-Year-Old Discovers 1,800-Year-Old Ring Featuring Goddess of War

13-year-old Yair Whitson from Haifa made a significant archaeological discovery during a recreational walk with his father. The boy somehow happened upon an approximately 1,800-year-old bronze ring...
Sample of the oldest known insect-dyed fabric. Source: Dafna Gazit/Israel Antiquities Authority
17 July, 2024 - 17:27 Gary Manners

4000-Year-Old Fabric from Cave of Skulls is Oldest Known Insect-Dyed Textile

Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient textile dyed with the Kermes vermilio insect, from the Cave of Skulls in Israel. This significant find dates back to the Middle Bronze Age (1954–1767 BC) and...
The six Roman medical implements that have been 3D scanned. Source: University of Exeter
17 July, 2024 - 14:45 ancient origins

2,000 Year Window into the World of Roman Medical Techniques Opened

By Andrew Merrington, University of Exeter The intricate design and workmanship of a set of medical instruments used by Roman surgeons 2,000 years ago have been revealed thanks to state-of-the-art...
Photo of the Nefertiti bust in Neues Museum, Berlin. Source: Smalljim/CC BY-SA 3.0
16 July, 2024 - 19:48 Robbie Mitchell

Nefertiti is Still in Germany and Hasn’t Been Returned (Video)

The bust of Nefertiti, a 3,400-year-old artifact valued at around 400 million euros, has been in Germany for over a century, displayed at the Neues Museum Berlin . The artifact's continued presence...
One of the 11 elite individuals from the Chimú period uncovered at Chan Chan, Trujillo, Peru. Source: Peruvian Ministry of Culture
16 July, 2024 - 19:38 Sahir

Bone Remains of 11 Deceased Elite Uncovered at Chan Chan

A team of researchers has uncovered the bone remains of 11 individuals at the Chan Chan Archaeological Complex, dated to 800 years old. These have been located specifically at the foot of the...
The crocodile mummy entering the CT scanner. Source: University of Manchester This article is a press release by the University of Manchester, originally titled, “Croc’s deadly last meal in Ancient Egypt unearthed”.
16 July, 2024 - 17:40 ancient origins

Croc’s Deadly Last Meal in Ancient Egypt Revealed

Scientists have used state of the art 3D imaging technology to piece together the life - and probable death - of a 2.2-meter-long crocodile mummified by the ancient Egyptians. The researchers from...
A marine archaeologist holds up intact glass vessels. Source: Regional Historic Museum Burgas
15 July, 2024 - 17:35 Gary Manners

Ancient Glassware Recovered from the Depths off Bulgaria’s Coast

In June 2024, an extensive underwater archaeological survey was carried out in Chengene Skele Bay, near the city of Burgas, Bulgaria. The expedition explored five distinct areas within the bay,...
Aerial image of the partially excavated site at Tava-tepe, with the ritual table center Source: GaRKAP/CAMNES
14 July, 2024 - 14:34 Gary Manners

3500-Year-Old Ritual Table Unearthed in Azerbaijan's Tava-tepe

Archaeologists from the University of Catania have made a groundbreaking discovery in the ancient settlement of Tava-tepe, located in the Agstafa district of Azerbaijan. This 3500-year-old site,...
Top image: The oldest stone needles that have been found in Tibet. Source: Yun Chen/Sichuan University
12 July, 2024 - 14:55 Sahir

World’s Oldest Ground Stone Needles Found in Tibet, Dated to 9,000 Years Old!

In 2020, archaeologists excavating near the shore of Lake Xiada Co in western Tibet uncovered six distinctive stone artifacts. Each artifact measured about half the length of a golf tee, featuring a...
Reconstruction of how the Bronze Age temple might have looked. Source: University of Sienna
10 July, 2024 - 14:49 Gary Manners

4,000-Year-Old Temple With Monolith Resurfaces in Cyprus

A mysterious monolith adorned with a circular motif of cups in the center has surfaced in Cyprus, shedding light on an ancient artisan community from 4,000 years ago. The space contains the remains...
Top image: Statue of Hermes in situ at Heraclea Sintica. Source: Archaeologia Bulgarica
9 July, 2024 - 14:56 Gary Manners

Remarkable Discovery of Complete Hermes Statue in Heraclea Sintica

Archaeologists working in the ancient city of Heraclea Sintica have unearthed a marvelously preserved marble statue from the Grand Canal of the district. This find is a first in the region, where...
The Hittite royal seal
8 July, 2024 - 15:26 Gary Manners

Hittite Royal Seal Found in Büklükale Warns ‘Whoever Breaks This Will Die’

During extensive excavations in Büklükale, a historically significant site believed to have served as a crucial military base for the Hittites, archaeologists unearthed a remarkable seal belonging to...
150,000-Year-Old Pipes
6 July, 2024 - 23:20 Tara

150,000-Year-Old Pipes Baffle Scientists in China: Out of Place in Time?

Oopart (out of place artifact) is a term applied to dozens of prehistoric objects found in various places around the world that seem to show a level of technological advancement incongruous with the...

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