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Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The village of Drumelzier has long been associated with the legendary figure of Merlin, purportedly imprisoned, killed, and interred near the banks of the River Tweed by a Dark Age monarch. This association is primarily derived
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A significant archaeological discovery has been made near the Temple Mount’s Southern Wall, specifically within the Davidson Archaeological Garden in Jerusalem, Israel. This find, dating back to the First Temple period approximately 2,700 years ago,
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Reconstructing early human colonization of Mediterranean islands is challenging due to limited archaeological evidence. However, a recent study conducted by researchers from the University of South Florida has yielded substantial insights into the human colonization
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Two Roman-era vaulted tombs, dating back at least 1,700 years, have been discovered in Ashkelon, Israel. These tombs feature exceptional wall paintings, which are uncommon finds in the region. The artwork depicts Greek mythological figures, people,
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A recent study has challenged the long-held assumption that rates of violence in Viking Age Norway and Denmark were comparable. The research, published in the Journal of Anthropological Archaeology, presents evidence suggesting that interpersonal violence
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The archaeological excavations at Molkenmarkt in Berlin, Germany, have yielded a fascinating discovery. The Berlin State Office for Monument Preservation unearthed a short sword, initially misidentified as a parade saber, from a 20th-century cellar fill. Subsequent
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The Menga Dolmen, situated in Antequera, Málaga, Spain, has long been a subject of scientific inquiry due to its remarkable size and antiquity among European megalithic structures. Megalithic structures are the oldest form of monumental stone
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Mortuary and funerary houses have been prevalent across various historical periods and geographical locations. These structures have been identified in diverse contexts, including Neolithic Northern Europe, Ancient Egypt, the Iron-Age Baltic region, and Viking-Age Scandinavia.
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Bulgaria remains a significant source of archaeological discoveries related to ancient Thracian culture. Recently, archaeologists uncovered a tomb belonging to a Thracian warrior in the village of Captain Petko Voyvoda in the Topolovgrad municipality. The
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A 900-year-old picture stone from the 12th century was discovered during home renovation work in Germany. Homeowner Peter Wittenberg unearthed this rare artifact while working on his house’s foundation. The stone was found just below
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The archaeological site of Mitla, formally designated as the “House or place of tombs,” served as a significant religious center for the Zapotec civilization in Oaxaca. Following a pattern in many pre-Hispanic cities, the original
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The recent archaeological discovery in Dornod Province, Mongolia, has yielded significant historical insights. During an excavation, an elite grave from the pre-Mongol period, specifically the Khitan Empire era, was unexpectedly unearthed. This burial, now called the
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The discovery of a significant Viking Age silver treasure with connections to Russia, Ukraine, and the British Isles has been made by a student of archaeology from Aarhus University. This finding serves to reinforce Aarhus’
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A comprehensive study examining fossil human teeth from Ice Age Europe has revealed significant insights into how climate change affected prehistoric human populations. This research, utilizing the largest dataset of human fossils from Ice Age
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Roman prisons were an integral part of the ancient justice system, characterized by harsh conditions designed to extract confessions from inmates. These facilities were typically dark, damp, and unsanitary, effectively isolating prisoners from the outside
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A new study challenges the long-held belief that an ancient Syrian building was a domestic “house church.” Since its discovery by modern researchers a century ago, an ancient structure commonly known as the “Christian building” has
