Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Recent archaeological discoveries near Erbil in the Kurdistan region of Iraq are transforming our understanding of ancient urban life, governance, and decline. At Kurd Qaburstan, archaeologists have uncovered the first significant group of cuneiform administrative
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – According to Greek legends, Poseidon (equated with the Roman god Neptune) possessed a magical trident. When angry, the Greek god of the sea could cause storms, tsunamis, and earthquakes, submerge lands and islands, and split
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Two unusual Bronze Age neck rings have been found in a grave during an archaeological survey in Marby, east of Norrköping, Sweden. The rings, which are over 2,500 years old, were probably deposited as offerings. Credit:
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – He had no idea, as he walked through the monastery gates, that he was about to find one of the oldest and most forbidden books ever written. Over the centuries, many powerful people tried to
Eddie Gonzales Jr. – AncientPages.com – A giant scorpion that once roamed what is now England and Wales has been confirmed as the largest of its kind ever to exist, thanks to new research by scientists at the University of
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists made an extraordinary discovery during a construction project near Bad Camberg, Germany. Guided by both instinct and chance, they uncovered one of Hesse’s most significant archaeological treasures: the grave of a high-ranking Celtic figure.
A. Sutherland- AncientPages.com – Now, it was time to decide. People expected it from her, but she felt unsure. Suddenly, a strange whisper reached her ear. She did not know where it came from or who the voices were, but
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Underwater archaeologists have identified this as the best-preserved shipwreck cargo of its kind in northern Europe, marking a significant discovery. In September last year, Espen Saastad contacted archaeologists at the Norwegian Maritime Museum. Saastad is a
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Researchers find surprising links showing that Neanderthal ancestry influences our immune system today in ways more nuanced than previously recognized. Viruses account for an estimated 10-20% of the global disease burden. Many DNA viruses can
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – In contrast to Clytemnestra, the renowned Queen of Mycenae, her story did not end in murder. The ancient tales disagree about her final fate, leaving her ending shrouded in mystery. Legends speak of her extraordinary
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Several thousand years ago, extensive excavations took place throughout Denmark. Thousands of holes, each 30 to 40 centimeters deep, were dug in belts three to six meters wide and sometimes several kilometers long. This phenomenon is
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists recently uncovered inscriptions linked to King Senusret III, the remains of a Roman basilica, and a rare marble head of Aphrodite at Ehnasiya Al-Medina in Beni Suef, Egypt. These discoveries provide new insights into
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com -The yew tree stands out as mysterious, sacred, and even a little ominous among the many trees that ancient cultures have revered since the earliest days of human civilization. Like other sacred trees on our planet,
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A prominent Professor has questioned traditional views of Viking history, and his expertise in the field gives us good reason to pay attention to what he says. Our understanding of the Vikings relies on archaeology,
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Jalisco is a region in western Mexico with a long and rich history. Nomadic groups first arrived there around 15,000 years ago. The name Jalisco comes from the Náhuatl words xali, meaning sand, and ixco, meaning
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The year is 1206. The Mongol tribal leader Temüjin (1158 – 1227) gathers several nomadic tribes and declares himself Genghis Khan. By doing so, he lays the foundation of what would soon become one of
