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The discovery of magical incantation that is 2800-years-old has been announced by experts. It was found at a site in south-west Turkey and is written in the ancient Aramaic language. The incantation referred to an enigmatic creature known as the ‘devourer’.
Ed Whelan - 24/12/2018 - 15:52
Compilers of sacred writings, disappeared peoples, medieval and renaissance masters have left unexplained traces in their works. Traces that speak of enigmatic presences and strange flying objects still in the skies. What did the artists who created them see and why did they depict them? What is the discoidal object painted behind the Virgin in the work "Madonna and San Giovannino?" preserved in Florence? What do Maya and Olmec bas-reliefs represent? This book by Dr.
ancient-origins - 29/06/2019 - 04:38
Who was Khnum? The oldest and most important deities in the Egyptian pantheon are often the most mysterious and lacking in scholarly information. They are old – so old - that they’re veiled in a mist of ancient mysteries that accompanies such great age. From the earliest developments of the Egyptian civilization in the Nile’s valleys – going back several thousand years – these chief deities shaped the emerging culture of Egypt.
Aleksa Vučković - 11/05/2020 - 14:01
The recent discovery of an enormous ring of cylinder-like pits, each approximately five meters deep and 10 meters in diameter (16.5 by 33 ft), found to surround the henge enclosure of Durrington Walls in southern England, is set to become one of the greatest enigmas of British archaeology.
Andrew Collins - 07/07/2020 - 05:53
William the Conqueror was without a doubt one of history’s most important leaders. His conquest of Anglo-Saxon England set in motion events that would change the future of the world for many. However, he could not have accomplished this feat all on his own. At his side were noblemen, pious Norman knights and cunning feudal lords. Bishop Odo of Bayeux was one such person.
Aleksa Vučković - 24/02/2021 - 13:42
A piece of rock, adorned with mysterious markings that have remained largely unstudied for 4,000 years, has emerged as a remarkable "treasure map" for archaeologists. This ancient artifact, known as the Saint-Belec slab, is now guiding researchers on a quest to uncover hidden archaeological sites throughout north-western France.
Sahir - 18/10/2023 - 18:55
In addition to making Crown Prince Thutmose High Priest of Ptah, Amenhotep III prepared his intended successor in the ways of Aten worship too. This was a thread later picked up by Akhenaten, who as Prince Amenhotep IV had a palace at Heliopolis, a city situated near Memphis and associated with the sun cult. The future heretic was doubtless deeply influenced by solar philosophy whilst there.
anand balaji - 25/08/2021 - 20:50
... ( Matt 12:38-42; Luke 11:29-32). A critical piece of the enigma involves the creature that gulped Jonah. When first ...
John McHugh - 19/11/2021 - 22:25
After decades of effort by scientists and historians around the world, a pair of researchers from the United Kingdom have finally identified the mystery ingredients used by Chinese metallurgists in the first millennium BC to create a remarkable variety of Chinese bronze alloys. These enigmatic ingredients, identified only as Jin and Xi, were listed as the key elements used to manufacture bronze in an 2,300-2,500-year-old Chinese technical manual known as the Kaogong ji.
Nathan Falde - 10/08/2022 - 00:00
... Yet its comprehensive function remains basically an enigma to this day, opening the field up to controversial ...
Carole Nervig - 21/09/2022 - 22:20
Archaeological excavations ahead of work to expand heating pipes in Kleinbasel, the Rhine port and industrial area of Basel in Switzerland, has uncovered fifteen graves dating back to the early medieval period. Some of these ancient burials included numerous and valuable artifacts. The highlight of these a beautiful gold robe clasp.
Sahir - 29/11/2022 - 17:59
Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, is a remote and mysterious island in the Pacific Ocean that has long captured the imagination of people around the world.
Robbie Mitchell - 20/05/2023 - 16:41
Perched upon a hill in southern Germany, overlooking the enchanting city of Darmstadt, lies a castle steeped in mystery and whispers of inspiration. Welcome to Castle Frankenstein, a medieval ruin that has sparked the imaginations of countless visitors.
Robbie Mitchell - 04/06/2023 - 20:35
Charles Manier's serendipitous discovery in 1924 led to the unearthing of 32 lead artifacts inscribed with Latin text near Tucson, Arizona. Dating back to the 9th century A.D., the Tucson artifacts have captivated historians and archaeologists alike.
Robbie Mitchell - 19/06/2023 - 16:55
Many of us have a fear of mannequins, but their precursors, 17th-century ivory anatomical manikins were even more so. Approximately 100 of these intricate objects exist globally, primarily crafted out of ivory during the late 17th century, with most of them portraying female figures.
Robbie Mitchell - 02/07/2023 - 20:51
Ever since archaeologists discovered the 9,000-year-old remains of what has come to be known as the Bad Dürrenberg shaman in the 1930s, they have been struggling to learn more about this enigmatic figure. The later unearthing of infant remains buried close by, heightened the conundrum. Now, genetic analysis has finally revealed their relationship.
Nathan Falde - 30/11/2023 - 21:55
Robbie Mitchell - 25/12/2023 - 20:12
Robbie Mitchell - 21/03/2024 - 19:55
Beneath the countryside landscape of Marliens, mere kilometers from Dijon in the heart of the Ouche valley, lies evidence of ancient life spanning through millennia. Before the expansion of a local gravel pit could proceed, INRAP archaeologists were called in to investigate the area, and came across a saga of human endeavor that stretches from the Neolithic period to the dawn of the First Iron Age. Their findings?
ancient-origins - 09/04/2024 - 00:59
More than a millennium after its mention in an ancient royal charter, the possible final resting place of Wessex founder Cerdic has come to light. An enigmatic figure from the same era as the legendary King Arthur in post-Roman British history, Cerdic rose to prominence as a warlord following fierce battles in Hampshire during the sixth century. He has traditionally been depicted as an Anglo-Saxon invader, but the exact extent and time of his rule remains contested.
Sahir - 22/04/2024 - 14:55