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Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – During excavations in Chichester’s Priory Park, archaeologists unearthed remains of a Norman-era defensive tower that defended Chichester’s Castle. Shortly after the Norman Conquest (11th-century invasion and occupation of England), Roger de Montgomery (also known as Roger
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The Late Iron Age (fourth–first centuries BC) district of Carpetania in the Central Iberian Peninsula was long considered ‘a marginal territory’ without any significant importance for the region. However, a recent intriguing discovery invites us
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists have uncovered a significant find in northern England: a massive leather shoe dating back nearly 2,000 years. This discovery was made at Magna, an ancient Roman fort located along Hadrian’s Wall. Credit: Vindolanda Trust, ajxx.
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a 16th-century merchant ship more than 2.5 kilometers underwater off the coast of southern France. Credit: Drassm – Marine Nationale This discovery marks the deepest find of its kind in
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Researchers conducted an examination of the Bronze Age cemetery of Tiszafüred-Majoroshalom that shed new light on a crucial period in Central European history. An international research team led by Tamás Hajdu, associate professor at the
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists have investigated a significant Viking farm and burial ground located in Täby, near Stockholm, in Sweden. During this exploration, they uncovered the remains of 34 buildings and approximately 1,450 artifacts. Among these findings is
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Archaeological evidence has confirmed the presence of Vikings on the Isle of Man, a strategically located island on the sailing route from Scandinavia to Ireland. This location offered fertile agricultural land and excellent harbors, making it
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – To what extent was the Zanj Rebellion responsible for the abandonment of the vast agricultural system in the Mesopotamian plain? More than 7,000 long and abandoned earthen ridges cover a large area of over 800
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Recent research has revealed that Neanderthals undertook a second significant migration from Eastern Europe to Central and Eastern Eurasia between 120,000 and 60,000 years ago. The exact routes they took have remained elusive due to the scarcity
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – An extensive 15 year-long archaeological research, led by researchers from the Ateneo de Manila University has unveiled compelling evidence of maritime culture dating back over 35,000 years in the Philippine archipelago. A map of Island Southeast
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – An international team of archaeologists led by Professor Peter M. Fischer of the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has unveiled three chamber tombs (the 14th century BC), pottery, tools, and personal adornments, offering invaluable insights into
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – One of the intriguing unsolved medieval murder cases in 14th-century England involves the assassination of a priest near St Paul’s Cathedral in 1337. The question arises: why would a noblewoman commit such an act? Possible motives
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, known for its cold climate, short growing season, and dense forests, presents considerable challenges to farming. However, recent LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) research has revealed evidence of intensive agriculture by ancestral Native
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Makuria was a medieval Nubian kingdom located in what is today northern Sudan and southern Egypt, spanning from the 4th century to 1518. Vessel FN916. Image credit: L. de Lellis – source It was one of
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Numerous examples illustrate the profound fascination ancient civilizations held for the color blue. It was considered a divine color, associated with celestial deities believed to dwell in the heavens. Blue was revered as a sacred color.
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Copán, situated in present-day western Honduras, was a significant capital at the southeastern frontier of the Classic Maya civilization, acting as a pivotal link between Central and South America. In 426/427 CE, it established a royal
