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Giant Water Tank In Italy Linked to Prehistoric Ritual Practices
... and mysterious below-ground monument located in northern Italy. The prehistoric water tank is obscure in its purpose, ... and mysterious below-ground monument located in northern Italy. The prehistoric water tank is obscure in its purpose, ... place in 2004 and 2005. The site where it was unearthed in Italy’s Po Valley produced a prodigious collection of ...
Nathan Falde - 12/06/2021 - 14:27
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Unique Etruscan Stele Discovered at Ancient Temple in Italy
... a site in Poggio Colla, northeast of Florence, in Italy discovered a rare stele while working in their 2015 ... entitled “Shadow of the Etruscans,” in Prato, Italy. Phys.Org reports that the text on the great slab ... (modern day Tuscany) in the Western and central regions of Italy, North of Latium. It is known that they held great ...
Alicia McDermott - 30/03/2016 - 00:43
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Enigmatic 7,000-year-old Figurine Found In Italian Cave Shocks Archaeologists
When archaeologists in Italy were exploring the spectacular Battifratta Cave, they ... rare” clay female figurine. When archaeologists in Italy were exploring the spectacular Battifratta Cave, they ... a geological wonder located near Poggio Nativo in Sabina, Italy. Deep within a labyrinth of underground chambers and ...
ashley cowie - 17/05/2023 - 22:55
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Theatre of Treasure: Roman Gold Coins Found in Northern Italy ‘Could Be Worth Millions’
... for Culture has announced a stunning discovery in Northern Italy. Hundreds of Roman gold coins have been unearthed at ... for Culture has announced a stunning discovery in Northern Italy. Hundreds of Roman gold coins have been unearthed at ... was collapsing and Germanic invaders were overrunning Italy. The coins may have been hidden from the invaders and ...
Ed Whelan - 11/09/2018 - 22:56
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The Etruscan Legacy and Megalithic Italy Tour
... race said to have founded Greek civilisation and colonised Italy in the Bronze Age? This section of the tour is much ... more of an exploratory adventure in the countryside of Italy and of the history of civilisation. We will be ... to the east of Rome. The Etruscans ruled over an area of Italy called Etruria (Tuscany) between 900BC – 300BC. At ...
ancient-origins - 04/03/2014 - 06:37
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14 Stunning Pictures of Ancient Ghost Towns
... di Careggine was a 13 th century village in Tuscany, Italy that was destroyed by construction of the Lago di Vagli ... 1001 Churches Craco: The Abandoned Medieval Ghost Town of Italy Suakin, Sudan. Source: Marc LOBJOY / Adobe Stock. ... the island in 1962. The deserted village of Pentedattilo, Italy. Source: Naeblys / Adobe Stock. Pentedattilo was ...
Joanna Gillan - 07/01/2023 - 17:53
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The Third Ostrogothic Siege of Rome: Byzantine Armies Battle the Ostrogoths
... the barbarian Odoacer became the first barbarian King of Italy. Although Odoacer was supposed to be a vassal of the ... by Zeno, Theodoric brought his Ostrogothic army to Italy. Theodoric and Odoacer fought against each other ... which assured that Theodoric and Odoacer would rule Italy together. A banquet to celebrate the treaty was ...
dhwty - 11/08/2021 - 18:48
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Michelangelo: A Mixture of True Talent Meeting Great Luck and Perseverance
... and achievements were taking place in the city states of Italy. These included developments in science and technology, ... to Florence. Though he would travel to other parts of Italy during his lifetime, it has been said that Michelangelo ... tomb in the Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy. ( CC BY SA 3.0 ) Initially, Michelangelo’s father ...
dhwty - 03/10/2018 - 03:18
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Hand-Holding Skeletons Were Both Men… And No, They Were Not Gay Lovers
... raising questions as to their relationship. Unearthed in Italy in 2009, the two skeletons were found holding hands and ... Tooth Enamel The papers lead author, Federico Lugli, told Italy's Rai News that the ‘Lovers of Modena’ were ... experts better understand ancient funeral practices in Italy. The normal method of determining the sex of ancient ...
ashley cowie - 13/09/2019 - 19:26
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The Jester of God and Murderous Heretic of 14th-Century Italy
... wrapped only in a cloak, in the streets of Parma, Italy in 1260. " Penitenzàgite! (Do penance) ", shouted ... wrapped only in a cloak, in the streets of Parma, Italy in 1260. The period of the 13th and the beginning of ... Later he joined the Monastery of Casamari (Frosinone, Italy), where he wrote the Concordia Veteris et Novis ...
Roberto Volterri - 12/08/2020 - 20:42
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The Mysterious Ancient Etruscan Underground Pyramids Discovered in Italy
... first ever Etruscan pyramid-like buildings under a city in Italy, they were at a loss to explain the mysterious ... began excavations under a wine cellar in Orvieto, Italy, after identifying stairs carved into a wall as ... as a sophisticated culture around 900 BC in central Italy, and bringing art, fine metalworking, commerce, and ...
lizleafloor - 14/11/2014 - 11:13
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Dazzling Temple to Cult God Mithras Uncovered in Italy
... has been discovered beneath Roman ruins in Ostia, Italy. A magnificent ancient building, which is being ... has been discovered beneath Roman ruins in Ostia, Italy. A magnificent ancient building, which is being ... other gods at this spiritual hub of ancient mysteries in Italy. Psychotropic Plants Will Get You There A report on ...
ashley cowie - 16/12/2019 - 15:59
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Severed Head of Stone Age Woman Found Lodged in Rocks of Italian Cave
... arrived at Marcel Loubans cave near Bologna, Italy, in 2017 to embark on a unique rescue mission. Their ... arrived at Marcel Loubans cave near Bologna , Italy, in 2017 to embark on a unique rescue mission . Their ... the ancient severed head within the Marcel Loubans cave in Italy. (Belcastro et al. - PLOS ONE / CC-BY 4.0 ) Severed ...
Nathan Falde - 04/03/2021 - 21:49
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Rivodutri’s Alchemical Door To Enlightenment In 17th Century Italy
... is found on the Rivodutri's Alchemical Door in central Italy. (luisrftc / Adobe Stock ) The symbols on Rivodutri’s ... into body. There Is More Than One Alchemical Door In Italy! As amazing as Rivodutri’s Alchemical Door is, it is ... not an entirely unique object in Europe. In 17 th century Italy, and in other parts of Europe as well, alchemy was a ...
dhwty - 12/10/2020 - 17:59
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Volterra: Home to Three Civilizations and the World’s First Witch
Volterra, an archaeological gem in the province of Pisa, in Italy, is often eclipsed by more famous historical sites. ... an archaeological gem in the province of Pisa, in Italy, is often eclipsed by more famous historical sites. ... a Roman city. View of ancient roman theatre in Volterra, Italy ( imagedb.com / Adobe Stock) With the fall of the Roman ...
Ed Whelan - 28/10/2020 - 23:49
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Mythological Bridge of Scylla & Charybdis Would Unite Italy with Sicily
... of the longest bridge in the world. Once word got out that Italy was thinking of constructing the Strait of Messina ... connect the island of Sicily with the southern tip of Italy, allowing the trip between those locations to be ... become an economic attractor for the whole of southern Italy .” Inspired by the mythological sea creatures Scylla ...
Nathan Falde - 28/01/2021 - 13:58
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Untouched 2,600-Year-Old Fully Intact Etruscan Tomb Uncovered in Italy
... Tomb Complete with Sarcophagi and Treasures Unearthed in Italy The Mysterious Ancient Etruscan Underground Pyramids Discovered in Italy Etruria, the heartland of the Etruscan civilization, ... zenith of Etruscan culture, which flourished in central Italy from the 8th to the 4th centuries BC, tomb construction ...
Sahir - 02/11/2023 - 17:55
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Interamna, An Obscure Roman Village Escaped 3rd Century Decline of Empire
... ancient Roman settlement of Interamna Lirenas in central Italy’s Lazio region was a typical remote Empire town. ... ancient Roman settlement of Interamna Lirenas in central Italy’s Lazio region was a typical remote Empire town. It ... been published in the edited anthology Roman Urbanism in Italy , reveals a far more complex history for this small and ...
Nathan Falde - 12/12/2023 - 21:57
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Massive First-Century Capitolium Temple Identified in Northern Italy
... geographical area,” announced Gennaro Sangiuliano, Italy’s Minister of Culture, when discussing the Capitolium ... Daily . The Capitolium temple was unearthed in Sarsina, Italy. ( Ministero della Cultura ) Sarsina: A Fantastic Blend ... years. Sarsina is situated in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, which is known for its picturesque landscapes, ...
Sahir - 24/08/2023 - 14:46
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Ostrogothic Kingdom – The Rise and Fall of the Eastern Goths
... the Western Roman Empire to a culmination. Odoacer ruled Italy and grew increasingly hostile towards the empire. Thus, ... rid of him, Zeno sent Theodoric with the offer of ruling Italy as his representative if he managed to defeat Odoacer. Theodoric set out for Italy in 488, and in the next year he crossed the Alps and ...
Aleksa Vučković - 16/12/2019 - 13:57