Archaeologists may have found the ‘hidden’ yet massive Acra fortress in Jerusalem
The fortress of Acra had a significant scope of mystery attached to it – mainly because historians have not been able to actually identify the…
Archaeology
New study shows that the builders of Stonehenge indulged in sumptuous barbecue feasts
Although a lot has been speculated about it over the years, Stonehenge remains one of the most mysterious monuments ever built. A new study, however,…
Bronze Age Britons might have been experts in mummification
A few days ago, we talked about ‘British-made’ Silbury Hill – the biggest prehistoric man-made structure in Europe that even rivals some of the smaller ancient…
5,000-year old throne in Turkey alludes to the world’s first evidence of a real palace
A 5,000 years old adobe construction can provide a crucial glimpse into what might be the start of humanity’s state system and its chosen ruler….
Scholar ‘re-discovers’ the oldest and longest Ancient Egyptian leather manuscript
From near oblivion into the modern spotlight of archaeology – a (more than) 4,000 years old Egyptian leather manuscript has made a deserving comeback, with…
Very rare Roman sarcophagus with ‘human’ carving found in Ashkelon, Israel
Israel had been the focus of many archaeological activities in this year, with IAA (Israel Antiquities Authority) taking a leading role in preserving the country’s…
New research alludes to the ‘brutal’ side of mummification in Ancient Egypt
Our popular notion of Egyptian mummification being a completely delicate process takes a backseat with a new assessment (and its debate) that is put forth…
