5,000-year-old wine found in Queen Meret-Neith’s tomb by Vienna archaeologists. Insights into Roman women’s beauty practices and Egypt’s first female pharaoh. Highlights historical importance of the discovery. Lead by University of Vienna archaeologist Christiana Köhler, a group of German and Austrian scholars examined the tomb of Queen Meret-Neith, the first female pharaoh of Egypt. They … Read more
Archaeologists in Israel have made a fascinating discovery of four remarkably well-preserved 1,900-year-old swords, complete with wooden and leather scabbards, in a remote cave overlooking the Dead Sea. The find suggests that these swords may have been the spoils of Jewish rebels who rose against Roman rule during the tumultuous period between the first century … Read more
Royal ship that sank more than 500 years ago was found to have a “unique” cache of well-preserved spices. King Hans of Denmark and Norway owned the Gribshund. It was sank while the king was attending a political gathering on land in Sweden in 1495. A royal ship that sank more than 500 years ago … Read more
An old man-made island that was big enough for a king or queen has been discovered. It is near Lough Neagh, which is the largest lake in the British Isles. Archaeologists think it is an important find due to the fact that it is made of stone. A long drought in Northern Ireland made it … Read more
A 1,300-year-old shipwreck so fragile that air could destroy it. Archaeologists face a race against time to reveal its medieval secrets. The partial remains of the 40-foot-long boat; were unveiled at Villenave-d’Ornon. “Every piece of wood that is deconstructed; informs us more about early Middle Ages shipbuilding techniques”; said the project’s principal archaeologist. Archeologists are … Read more
Iranian archaeology academics have written an open letter urging parliament to withdraw a proposed bill allowing antiquities commerce, according to Iranian media. According to the ISNA news agency, “a group of archaeology academics from throughout the country asked for the withdrawal of a measure that would enable the exchange of historical artefacts.” According to the … Read more
SWAT: Swat, home to the centuries-old civilisation of Gandhara, is set to become a winter tourism capital of Pakistan due to its unique features including snow-clad mountain peaks, archaeological treasures, trout fish, snowfall, adventure sports and Swat Motorway, which are attracting tourists from across the country in droves. Known as Switzerland of Pakistan, Swat’s unique … Read more
TAIYUAN – Archaeologists in north China’s Shanxi Province have discovered three brick tomb chambers with murals inside dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The tombs are located in the Luzhou District in the city of Changzhi, according to the Shanxi provincial institute of archaeology. Excavations in the area began last year as part of … Read more
Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed 59 sarcophagi buried nearly 2,500 years ago. According to the International News agency, the Sarcophagi were in excellent condition and covered with intricate designs in bright colours. Experts unveiled one of the Sarcophagi with colourful paintings in the presence of the media. The 59 Sarcophagi were discovered during excavations at … Read more
