Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The application of advanced archaeological technology has provided new insights into the sophisticated medical instruments used by Roman surgeons 2,000 years ago. A CT scanner capable of examining objects beneath their surface was employed to
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – An ancient ring, approximately 1,800 years old, has been discovered on Mount Carmel in Israel. The artifact was found by 13-year-old Yair Whiteson from Haifa during a walk near the “ancient quarry” site below Khirbet
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – A long time ago, a curious ancient artifact was accidentally found in the Upper Midwest. At the time of the discovery, no one knew what the object was or why it had been buried in
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The underwater archaeological survey conducted in June 2024 at Chengene Skele Bay, near Burgas, Bulgaria, has yielded significant findings. The expedition, led by Prof. Dr. Ivan Hristov from the National History Museum and organized by
AncientPages.com – Many people today worry about how to find time to keep fit and healthy in the midst of their busy lives. Believe it or not, but this was also a problem in ancient times. So, how did ancient
AncientPages.com – Throughout the mountains of the American West, carvings hidden on the trunks of aspen trees tell the stories of the sheepherders who made them as they passed through with their flocks. Most of the men who etched these
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – During archaeological excavations conducted by the Ministry of Culture in Peru, significant discoveries were made within the walled complex of Utzh An, previously referred to as the Great Chimú Palace, situated in the Chan Chan
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Rock engravings present a fascinating yet complex subject for researchers and enthusiasts alike. These ancient markings, etched into stone surfaces, offer valuable insights into past cultures and civilizations. However, their interpretation often poses significant challenges.
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The question of when and how early hominids first arrived in Europe from Africa has been a significant topic of debate in human evolution. Recent geological dating techniques applied to the Orce sites in the Baza
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Celtiberians -tribes of mixed Iberian and Celtic origin – inhabited an area in the central-northeastern Iberian Peninsula during the final centuries BC. ‘Celtiberi’ is Roman, and the Iberian Peninsula was Roman – Hispania. The Celtiberians
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A team of archaeologists has made an exciting discovery in Bulgaria, excavating a remarkably well-preserved statue within an ancient sewer system. The artifact is presumed to represent the Greek God Hermes, and it is the
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Beautiful Venice in Italy is today recognized as one of the world’s most charming cities, and its ancient history is just as fascinating as its unique atmosphere. “In 1581, Francesco Sansovino, a Venetian who greatly
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The study of ancient hominins, particularly Neanderthals, has been a subject of scientific inquiry since the discovery of their bones in 1856. This research has raised numerous questions about their similarities and differences compared to
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The American Southwest desert holds intriguing archaeological secrets that challenge our understanding of ancient history. Excavations in this region have uncovered artifacts that suggest possible early European contact with pre-Columbian America, a finding that could
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A study offers insights into ancient Arctic Canadian cultures, focusing on Paleo-Inuit and Thule-Inuit peoples. Looking down on Pangnirtung, Nunavut. Image credit: Lindsay Nicole Terry – CC BY 2.0 University of Ottawa biology professor Jules
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Ancient DNA from bones and teeth suggests plague’s role in Stone Age population decline. One of the complete skeletons found in the Frälsegården passage grave (Individual B/FRA043). The skeleton is that of a 30-40 years
