AncientPages.com – Researchers at Tulane University have documented the discovery of dozens of ancient cities in northern Guatemala through the use of jungle-penetrating Lidar (light detection and ranging) technology. “Seen as a whole, terraces and irrigation channels, reservoirs, fortifications and causeways
AncientPages.com – The Statue of Liberty has become the most cherished symbol of the United States of America. What we were not taught in school were the truly significant facts regarding the true nature of the Statue. Those pertinent facts that
AncientPages.com – A mysterious ancient bronze hand with a gold cuff dating back some 3,500 years puzzles scientists. It has today become known as the hand of Prêles. Archaeologists say they have never seen anything like this before and cannot explain
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The two Egyptian gods Thoth and Osiris are well-known to anyone interested in mythology. Thoth was ancient Egypt’s most mysterious, highly venerated God of knowledge and writing. Widely regarded as a divine teacher of humans, who
AncientPages.com – An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered a huge edifice with several corridors and four entrances during excavation work carried out in Hod El-Demerdash, 400 meters to the south of Mit Rahina Museum in Giza. The structure is built of
AncientPages.com – A team of archaeologists has uncovered evidence indicating that Mayan elites lived in the pre-Hispanic city of Teotihuacán, located northeast of Mexico City more than 1,000 kilometers from the center of their civilization. The National Institute of Anthropology and
AncientPages.com – Archaeologists have discovered a 400-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Portugal. This significant find ha been labeled the “discovery of the decade”. The shipwreck was found at the start of September while dredging the mouth of the Tagus river,
AncientPages.com – A 2700-year-old grinding stone dating back to the Urartian era has been unearthed by a group of archaeologists in Turkey’s eastern Van province. The stone, used in grinding grain products like barley and wheat in eastern Van’s Gurpinar district,
AncientPages.com – An amateur archaeologist has discovered a spectacular ancient gold treasure. The Hjarnø treasure consists of over 32 pieces of jewelry including gold and pearls, dating 1,500 years. Some of of the jewelry has patterns and designs not previously seen.
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – “Someone” is buried there… and they do not appear to be ordinary humans. In a difficult accessible region, there is an unusual ancient cave containing thousands of skeletal remains. Many of the bones are very large
AncientPages.com – The seven-page letter – long believed lost – was written by Galileo Galilei to a friend on 21 December 1613 and signed “G.G.” This important historical document provides the strongest evidence of the scientist’s battle with the religious authorities.
AncientPages.com – Latest archaeological evidence reveals our knowledge of Australian history is far from complete. When did humans first occupy the Australian deserts? This question has been raised once again and new starting evidence reveals people have lived inland in Western
AncientPages.com – The 4,000-year-old ancient city of Troy is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. Located in what today is known as Anatolia in modern Turkey, ancient city of Troy was the setting of the Greco-Trojan War
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – It is unknown who or what is buried at this cemetery. Local legends tell a most remarkable story. Why are no scientists allowed to examine this place? What kind of shocking cosmic secrets are buried deep
AncientPages.com – What if a single musical note could mean the difference between life and death? A new sensor based on a 3,000-year-old African musical instrument can be used to identify substances, including a poisonous chemical sometimes mistakenly added to medicines.
AncientPages.com – Archaeologists excavating in Egypt announced they have unearthed an intriguing sandstone statue of a sphinx. The discovery was made in Kom Ombo temple in Aswan. There are not many ancient Egyptian temples dedicated to two gods. Temple of Kom
