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.
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – In part 1 of this series we discussed myths and legends associated with this mysterious lake. We discovered some of the myths contradict each other and there is room for interpretation, regarding the origin of the
AncientPages.com – Archaeologists excavating near the Temple Mount, Jerusalem, have discovered three extremely rare and tiny Biblical coins. The silver coins dating from the 4th century B.C. are only 7 millimeters wide and could easily have been missed by scientists working
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Our ancestors often wrote books and manuscripts that contained cryptic messages. As previously mentioned on Ancient Pages, many mysterious ancient manuscripts with hidden secrets have been discovered over the years. Sometimes, while examining ancient manuscripts researchers
AncientPages.com – Pharaoh Hatshepsut, whose name means “Foremost of Noble Ladies” was a unique individual in the ancient history of Egypt. Her skills, efficiency and personality made her one of the most intriguing and successful pharaohs that reigned in Egypt. She
AncientPages.com – It’s still possible to find interesting runes in Scandinavia. While excavating in Norrköping, Sweden, archaeologists had unearthed unusual runes that seem to have been deliberately created to protect against dark, evil forces and curses. The belief in the power
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The idea that many ancient civilizations traveled vast distances, crossed the oceans, walked miles across deserts, struggled to get through dangerous jungles, is hardly questioned these days. Afterall, archaeologists have found plenty of evidence showing clearly
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Last time, in part 1 of this series, we discovered that we know virtually nothing about the mysterious founder of the controversial religion that was banned. We know there are various locations that may be regarded
AncientPages.com – Several discovered stone artifacts have just re-written ancient history of the Philippines and reveal humans lived in the country 700,000 years ago, hundreds of thousands of years earlier than previously thought. The artifacts were unearthed by an international team
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Their religion was banned, and their monasteries were closed. Their precious ancient manuscripts were destroyed and those who practiced the forbidden religion faced death sentences. Sometimes, as much as you try to erase something, it will
AncientPages.com – Several mysterious scrolls and artifacts have been found inside a 700-year-old Buddha statue, in the ancient Japanese capital of Nara. It’s an astonishing discovery and researchers report there is no sign that the items have ever been taken out.
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Our journey through North America and quest for ancient lost civilizations continues. This time, we visit Cincinnati, where we encounter several remarkable artifacts and ancient bodies that, according to mainstream history, shouldn’t exist. Yet, they do
AncientPages.com – Scientists continue to examine the interesting Dead Sea Scrolls that were discovered in West Jordan in 1947, near the ruins of Qumran. Infrared imaging has revealed a hidden text on one of the Dead Sea Scroll fragments. The text
AncientPages.com – Pulled from a peat bog in in the Ural Mountains, Russia back in 1890, the Shigir Idol is believed to be twice as old as Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids. Estimated to be about 11,600 years old, it is
AncientPages.com – Archaeologists excavating in Dublin have discovered 11th-century Viking village with graffiti and unique artifacts. According to researchers, the discovery is an “extraordinary find”. As previously mentioned on Ancient Pages, Dublin, the capital of Ireland was founded by the Vikings.
AncientPages.com – Archaeologists excavating in Peru have found thousands of stone objects that could offer more information about the first people who inhabited Peru. Based on the preliminary examination of the artifacts, researchers estimate the first settlers arrived in Peru between
AncientPages.com – A set of five Ancient Roman mirror frames have been unearthed in the ruins of an intriguing Roman villa that belonged to a Roman military veteran, and is located near the town Pavlikeni, in Central North Bulgaria. The villa was also
