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The Lena Shoal shipwreck was discovered in 1997 at a depth of 48 meters near Lena Shoal in the Philippines. The vessel sank around 1490 during the Ming-Dynasty, and contained more than 5,000 objects, mostly Asian ceramics, like this rare Chinese plate depicting a flying elephant

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The Lena Shoal shipwreck was discovered in 1997 at a depth of 48 meters near Lena Shoal in the Philippines. The vessel sank around 1490 during the Ming-Dynasty, and contained more than 5,000 objects, mostly Asian ceramics, like this rare Chinese plate depicting a flying elephant

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Near a royal tomb complex dating to the Western Han Dynasty , archaeologists discovered the remains of more than 400 sacrificed animals. This included the first complete skeletons of a giant panda and a tapir, to have ever been found in a tomb in China

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Near a royal tomb complex dating to the Western Han Dynasty , archaeologists discovered the remains of more than 400 sacrificed animals. This included the first complete skeletons of a giant panda and a tapir, to have ever been found in a tomb in China

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The "Elephant Man" of Ebusingata is a San rock art painting depicting a mythical therianthrope surrounded by bees. The painting was discovered in the 1960s at Ebusingata in the Drakensberg, South Africa

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The "Elephant Man" of Ebusingata is a San rock art painting depicting a mythical therianthrope surrounded by bees. The painting was discovered in the 1960s at Ebusingata in the Drakensberg, South Africa

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Spouted vessel in the form of an elephant with masks , dragons, and snakes . China, late Shang dynasty, late Anyang period, ca. 1100 BC. Bronze. National Museum of Asian Art collection

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Spouted vessel in the form of an elephant with masks , dragons, and snakes . China, late Shang dynasty, late Anyang period, ca. 1100 BC. Bronze. National Museum of Asian Art collection

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The 4000-year-old Harput relief, now housed at the Elazig City Museum in Turkey, was discovered by chance in 2016. This 4-ton limestone relief depicts the conquest of a fortress and the arrival of prisoners before the king

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The 4000-year-old Harput relief, now housed at the Elazig City Museum in Turkey, was discovered by chance in 2016. This 4-ton limestone relief depicts the conquest of a fortress and the arrival of prisoners before the king

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Iranian and German archaeologists have discovered a 3,000-year-old kohl in Iran, containing no traces of organics like those in Egypt, but showing traces of graphite and manganese oxide. This unprecedented formula, which was far ahead of its time, gave the eyes a shiny, metallic luster.

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Iranian and German archaeologists have discovered a 3,000-year-old kohl in Iran, containing no traces of organics like those in Egypt, but showing traces of graphite and manganese oxide. This unprecedented formula, which was far ahead of its time, gave the eyes a shiny, metallic luster.

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7000-year-old figurine of a philosopher , discovered in present-day Romania, It was discovered in 1956 near Cernavodă and is recognized as a masterpiece of prehistoric art for its surprisingly modern and contemplative posture

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7000-year-old figurine of a philosopher , discovered in present-day Romania, It was discovered in 1956 near Cernavodă and is recognized as a masterpiece of prehistoric art for its surprisingly modern and contemplative posture

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Chariot race on a Roman mosaic discovered in Spain. Spina looks very interesting - foundation in the middle of the arena. Various ornaments hung on the spina, such as statues, obelisks, shrines and two porticos. The mosaic also shows that the spina was filled with water.

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Chariot race on a Roman mosaic discovered in Spain. Spina looks very interesting - foundation in the middle of the arena. Various ornaments hung on the spina, such as statues, obelisks, shrines and two porticos. The mosaic also shows that the spina was filled with water.

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In the calm waters of Lake Lednica, archaeologists have made a discovery that has reignited excitement around Ostrów Lednicki. This year's research uncovered four early medieval spearheads, including one richly decorated and covered in precious metals.

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In the calm waters of Lake Lednica, archaeologists have made a discovery that has reignited excitement around Ostrów Lednicki. This year's research uncovered four early medieval spearheads, including one richly decorated and covered in precious metals.

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In 1982, a bronze music pavilion was discovered in the niche of Tomb No. 306 at Shikanzi Mountain, China. 6 figures are depicted inside, variously beating drums, playing the qin, blowing the sheng, and chanting. Spring and Autumn period , Zhejiang Provincial Museum

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In 1982, a bronze music pavilion was discovered in the niche of Tomb No. 306 at Shikanzi Mountain, China. 6 figures are depicted inside, variously beating drums, playing the qin, blowing the sheng, and chanting. Spring and Autumn period , Zhejiang Provincial Museum

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A jade burial suit is a ceremonial suit made of pieces of jade in which royal members of China's Han dynasty were buried. The top one for example belongs to the king Liu Wu , and was made from more than 4,000 pieces of jade linked together with gold wire

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A jade burial suit is a ceremonial suit made of pieces of jade in which royal members of China's Han dynasty were buried. The top one for example belongs to the king Liu Wu , and was made from more than 4,000 pieces of jade linked together with gold wire

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Remains of the intricately tattooed body of Apo Annu, a tribal chief from Benguet Province, Philippines, who died more than 500 years ago. Archaeologists believe the people of this region obtained their tattoos during battles

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Remains of the intricately tattooed body of Apo Annu, a tribal chief from Benguet Province, Philippines, who died more than 500 years ago. Archaeologists believe the people of this region obtained their tattoos during battles

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Sandby borg is an Iron Age ringfort, in Sweden, that was the scene of a massacre in the 5th century CE. The victims of the massacre discovered so far, all males, were never buried but are found lying as they fell. 5 deposits of exquisite jewelry were also discovered hidden in the fort

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Sandby borg is an Iron Age ringfort, in Sweden, that was the scene of a massacre in the 5th century CE. The victims of the massacre discovered so far, all males, were never buried but are found lying as they fell. 5 deposits of exquisite jewelry were also discovered hidden in the fort

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2 knives, ceramic containers, a collection of shells, and golden earrings were among the artifacts found in an 800-year-old flooded Lambayeque tomb in Peru. This tomb, located beneath the water table, was found beneath the burial chamber of a seated high priestess

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2 knives, ceramic containers, a collection of shells, and golden earrings were among the artifacts found in an 800-year-old flooded Lambayeque tomb in Peru. This tomb, located beneath the water table, was found beneath the burial chamber of a seated high priestess

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An 1,800-year-old chariot race comes alive under the gentle care of Italian and Libyan conservators working at Villa Silin, a Roman residence buried under dunes on the coast near Leptis Magna, in Libya, until 1974. Layers of sand protected mosaics like this from damage

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An 1,800-year-old chariot race comes alive under the gentle care of Italian and Libyan conservators working at Villa Silin, a Roman residence buried under dunes on the coast near Leptis Magna, in Libya, until 1974. Layers of sand protected mosaics like this from damage

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The "Sarcophagus of the Spouses"- an Etruscan tomb effigy from c.500 BCE. Made of terracotta, this sarcophagus was once brightly painted, and contained the cremated remains of the couple depicted. Discovered at the Necropolis of Caere .

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The "Sarcophagus of the Spouses"- an Etruscan tomb effigy from c.500 BCE. Made of terracotta, this sarcophagus was once brightly painted, and contained the cremated remains of the couple depicted. Discovered at the Necropolis of Caere .

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A gem inlaid gold hat pommel decorated with carved jade in the form of a Chinese dragon flying through the clouds. Discovered in the tomb of Prince Chuang of Liang, 15th century Ming dynasty

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A gem inlaid gold hat pommel decorated with carved jade in the form of a Chinese dragon flying through the clouds. Discovered in the tomb of Prince Chuang of Liang, 15th century Ming dynasty

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Funerary mask of Yuknoom Chʼeen II, a Maya ruler of the Kaan kingdom .The mask was discovered in his tomb at Calakmul in Mexico and dates to the Late Classic period, around 600–800 AD. Museo Arqueológico Maya, Fuerte de San Miguel, in Campeche, Mexico

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Funerary mask of Yuknoom Chʼeen II, a Maya ruler of the Kaan kingdom .The mask was discovered in his tomb at Calakmul in Mexico and dates to the Late Classic period, around 600–800 AD. Museo Arqueológico Maya, Fuerte de San Miguel, in Campeche, Mexico

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