Thousands of intriguing ancient artifacts have been discovered world-wide. Some of these ancient artifacts give us a deeper understanding of our ancestors’ customs, traditions, beliefs, level of technology and scientific achievements. Many of the artifacts are also mysterious and puzzling because we haven’t yet been able to determine their true purpose.
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – While working his land in the southern Gaza Strip, a Palestinian farmer found a rare 4,500-year-old stone sculpture. According to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities the artifact carved out of limestone and 22 centimeters
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The 1,000-year-old Viking Weaver’s sword is a true archaeological treasure. The sword is a little over 30 cm in length and made of wood. It was never intended for battle. Found at an archaeological dig
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Hidden in a crypt of a ruined church in Poland, for many years, the golden Curmsun Disc did not see the modern world until recently. The Curmsun Disc is a remarkable Norse artifact with an
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Team Secrets of the Ice has been searching for clues about the past in the Norwegian mountains for 15 years, and during this time the scientists have made many unusual discoveries. Among the most significant
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – On July 19, 1545, the warship Mary Rose, a favorite ship of King Henry VIII, sank during an engagement with the French fleet in Portsmouth Harbor. Seventy-three people died, including Roger Grenville, English captain of Mary Rose.
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Historians have long discussed what the statesman and scholar Cicero meant when he wrote ‘the coinage was being tossed around so that no one was able to know what he had.’ (De Officiis, 3:80), and
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – One does not have to be a trained archaeologist to find something of great historical value. A young boy discovered a very rare Medieval seal matrix while treasure hunting with his father in Suffolk, England.
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – One of the most magnificent and valuable ancient treasures of its time is the Bactrian Hoard. Discovered in the graves belonging to six wealthy Asian nomads, five women, and one man, the 2,000-year-old Bactrian treasure
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – One never knows where archaeological treasures are hidden. Sometimes the most unanticipated finds can be made in unexpected places. The invention of the first cash machines is often still debated, but it’s known that in
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – While examining the sides of 15 ceramic jars, used for wine and olive oil storage in two buildings in the City of David, in Israel, archaeologists discovered some of them contained 2,600-year-old remnants of vanilla.
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Ancient people were certainly creative and able to produce weapons in different shapes. This Medieval kidney dagger has been unearthed in Belgium. While excavating near St Martin’s Cathedral in the city of Ypres, archaeologists came
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – It was just an ordinary working day and ancient treasure hunting was not part of the farmer’s agenda, but his day turned out to be quite different when he stumbled upon something unexpected. While plowing
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Scientists have announced the discovery of a rare ancient tablet that has the potential to re-write history. The tiny tablet is older than the Dead Sea Scrolls and was unearthed on Mount Ebla in Israel.
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – When archaeologists found the first ancient, drilled bear teeth in Kansas they understood quickly this was a surprising find. Later, when they stumbled upon more of these artifacts it was clear the bear teeth were
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists who have been involved in the renovation of the royal castle of Villers-Cotterêts have stumbled upon a unique ancient treasure. The Château de Villers-Cotterêts has never been open to the public. Yet it has
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A unique Indigenous artifact was accidentally discovered in a British Columbia backyard when Mark Lake, the owner of the property was cleaning up after a storm. Lake was surprised to see something sticking out under
