tomb Archive

The discovered tomb belonged to a rich male around 40 to 50 years old, judging by his skull, though his identity is not yet known. Photo: via http://english.cntv.cn/

2000-Year-Old Tomb Discovered In Northwestern China

AncientPages.com | December 7, 2015

AncientPages.com - An ancient tomb has been discovered by a construction team working in a village of Datong Hui, in Datong County, in northwestern China's Qinghai Province, according to

Most of the scenes at Amenhotep-Huy’s tomb represent the vizier’s daily life activities of agriculture, hunting and fishing. It also features scenes of female musicians and dancers and shows Huy, among his family members, being greeted by high priests. Credits: Ministry of Antiquities

Archaeology

2,700-Year-Old Sarcophagus Of ‘High Priest Of God Amun’ Discovered In Luxor

AncientPages.com | November 27, 2015

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The sarcophagus of Ankh-f-n-khonsu, a high priest of the ancient Egyptian god Amun Ra, has been unearthed in the west bank of Luxor,

Non-invasive Japanese radar begins search for the queen's remains.

Archaeology

Tests On Tutankhamun’s Tomb: Non-Invasive Radar Search For Nefertiti To Start Thursday

AncientPages.com | November 23, 2015

AncientPages.com - Egyptian authorities announces the three-day operation that involves the use of non-invasive radar to search behind the walls of Tutankhamun's burial chamber. Exploration work will start Thursday to

A rare turtle-shaped brick tomb dating back to about 800 years. Credits: (AFP)

Archaeology

Unique Ancient Turtle-Shaped Tomb Discovered In North China

AncientPages.com | October 5, 2015

AncientPages.com - Archeologists in North China's Shanxi Province have excavated a rare turtle-shaped brick tomb dating back to about 800 years. The tomb of the mid to late Jin

Artifacts

Mystery Of The Silver Hands Discovered In An Etruscan Tomb Full Of Secrets

AncientPages.com | June 12, 2015

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Italy's famous City Park of Vulci (Vulci Archaeological Naturalistic Park) north of Rome has its ancient secrets but at the same time gives the

Archaeology

Tomb Of Celtic Prince Has Been Unearthed In France

AncientPages.com | March 5, 2015

AncientPages.com - An "exceptional" tomb from the 5th Century BC likely to be that of a Celtic prince has been unearthed on the outskirts of Lavau in France's Champagne

Cao Cao was a legendary Chinese ruler of the of the Eastern Han dynasty.

Civilizations

Controversy Of Cao Cao’s Tomb Continues – Did Archaeologists Unearth A Fake Tomb?

AncientPages.com | October 4, 2014

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Has the mysterious tomb of Cao Cao (155 - 220 AD) really been found or is the final resting place of this legendary ruler

An ancient lost tomb discovered in Jerusalem could prove the existence of Biblical Jonah.

Archaeology

Controversial Ancient Tomb Could Prove The Existence Of Biblical Jonah

AncientPages.com | March 9, 2014

AncientPages.com - Jonah images in later "early" Christian art, such as images found in the Roman catacombs, are the most common motif found on tombs as a symbol of