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An 2400 year old Egyptian coffin with strange and amateurish decorations, shedding light on a tumultuous period in Egyptian history when the Persian Empire was in control of the region and Persian kings deported trained Egyptian artists and used them for building projects in Persia

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An 2400 year old Egyptian coffin with strange and amateurish decorations, shedding light on a tumultuous period in Egyptian history when the Persian Empire was in control of the region and Persian kings deported trained Egyptian artists and used them for building projects in Persia

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The 307-year-old Church of the Transfiguration, located on Kizhi island in Russia, was built entirely of wood without using a single nail. The church has 22 domes and with a height of 37 meters, it is one of the tallest wooden buildings in Northern Europe

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The 307-year-old Church of the Transfiguration, located on Kizhi island in Russia, was built entirely of wood without using a single nail. The church has 22 domes and with a height of 37 meters, it is one of the tallest wooden buildings in Northern Europe

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Chania lighthouse, Crete, Greece. Built by Venetians c. 1600, it was neglected at first during Ottoman control, but later reconstructed by Egyptian troops in 1864 during their administration, incorporating a unique blend of Venetian and Egyptian architectural styles.

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Chania lighthouse, Crete, Greece. Built by Venetians c. 1600, it was neglected at first during Ottoman control, but later reconstructed by Egyptian troops in 1864 during their administration, incorporating a unique blend of Venetian and Egyptian architectural styles.

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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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A gold Angel coin from the reign of Henry VIII was part of a big horde found in the garden of house in the New Forest, Hampshire in 2020. Sixty-nine gold and one silver coins were found: four kings, two queens and one cardinal across five denominations dating from the early Tudor period.

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A gold Angel coin from the reign of Henry VIII was part of a big horde found in the garden of house in the New Forest, Hampshire in 2020. Sixty-nine gold and one silver coins were found: four kings, two queens and one cardinal across five denominations dating from the early Tudor period.

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A 2,500-year-old Persian Acinaces, one of the few remaining royal swords from the Achaemenid Empire in exceptional condition. Made of pure gold and related to the era of Darius the Great, it was discovered in Hamadan , and is housed at National Museum of Iran.

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A 2,500-year-old Persian Acinaces, one of the few remaining royal swords from the Achaemenid Empire in exceptional condition. Made of pure gold and related to the era of Darius the Great, it was discovered in Hamadan , and is housed at National Museum of Iran.

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Turkey repatriates a total of 55 historical artifacts belonging to Iran, including a 1500-year-old sword from the Sasanian Empire, statues from the bronze age and 42 historical coins with Iranian origin.

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Turkey repatriates a total of 55 historical artifacts belonging to Iran, including a 1500-year-old sword from the Sasanian Empire, statues from the bronze age and 42 historical coins with Iranian origin.

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Ivory Sandaled Foot- The tongue of the sandal is decorated with a personification of the Nile, suggesting that the statue depicted was either an Egyptian deity or the Emperor Augustus.

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Ivory Sandaled Foot- The tongue of the sandal is decorated with a personification of the Nile, suggesting that the statue depicted was either an Egyptian deity or the Emperor Augustus.

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The Arch of Ctesiphon in modern-day Iraq is the only remaining structure of ancient Ctesiphon, built in 242–272 AD during the Sassanid Empire. Considered a landmark in architecture history, the Persian masterpiece was on the brink of collapse in 2021 when Iran intervened to restore it.

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The Arch of Ctesiphon in modern-day Iraq is the only remaining structure of ancient Ctesiphon, built in 242–272 AD during the Sassanid Empire. Considered a landmark in architecture history, the Persian masterpiece was on the brink of collapse in 2021 when Iran intervened to restore it.

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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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A cloak with colored, interlocking step triangles and embroidery ribbons. Canvas decorated with embroidery in dyed camelid wool. Initial Nasca period, 200 BCE–50 CE, now housed at the Museo Nacional de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia del Perú

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A cloak with colored, interlocking step triangles and embroidery ribbons. Canvas decorated with embroidery in dyed camelid wool. Initial Nasca period, 200 BCE–50 CE, now housed at the Museo Nacional de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia del Perú

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A 2000-year-old Roman dagger before and after a 9-month restoration. The handle and scabbard are covered in silver and decorated with red enamel.

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A 2000-year-old Roman dagger before and after a 9-month restoration. The handle and scabbard are covered in silver and decorated with red enamel.

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Over 30 film reels from the Qajar Empire have been discovered at Golestan Palace, dated to 1896–1907. They contain some of the earliest footage in Iran’s history, featuring Persian celebrations during that period, government officials in royal palaces, and the dawn of the country’s cinema.

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Over 30 film reels from the Qajar Empire have been discovered at Golestan Palace, dated to 1896–1907. They contain some of the earliest footage in Iran’s history, featuring Persian celebrations during that period, government officials in royal palaces, and the dawn of the country’s cinema.

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1,700-Year-Old Writing Kit from Georgia , c.250-350 CE: this writing kit was found in an unmarked grave located in the foundations of a cathedral, where it lay buried next to the body of a 40-50 year old woman; it's decorated with images of the Greek muses

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1,700-Year-Old Writing Kit from Georgia , c.250-350 CE: this writing kit was found in an unmarked grave located in the foundations of a cathedral, where it lay buried next to the body of a 40-50 year old woman; it's decorated with images of the Greek muses

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Aquamanile in the form of a goose. Deccan region, India, late 17th-18th c. Bronze with engraved and incised decoration. Yale University Art Gallery collection

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Aquamanile in the form of a goose. Deccan region, India, late 17th-18th c. Bronze with engraved and incised decoration. Yale University Art Gallery collection

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The Fortifications of Derbent are defensive lines originally built by the Sassanian Persian Empire. Located in modern day Russia, certain segments of the walls still contain Persian inscriptions.

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The Fortifications of Derbent are defensive lines originally built by the Sassanian Persian Empire. Located in modern day Russia, certain segments of the walls still contain Persian inscriptions.

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Scientists reconstruct the tattoos of a 2000-year-old Siberian ice mummy, now housed at the State Hermitage Museum in Russia, by using newly-available high-resolution near infrared photography, shedding light on the high-level of craftsmanship of Pazyryk tattoo artists

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Scientists reconstruct the tattoos of a 2000-year-old Siberian ice mummy, now housed at the State Hermitage Museum in Russia, by using newly-available high-resolution near infrared photography, shedding light on the high-level of craftsmanship of Pazyryk tattoo artists

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An Urartian copper alloy shield decorated with incised figures of lions and bulls, and inscribed with the name of the king Rusa III. This was one of several fragmentary shields which may have decorated the façade of the temple of Khaldi in Rusahinili, Turkey. 650 BCE, British Museum

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An Urartian copper alloy shield decorated with incised figures of lions and bulls, and inscribed with the name of the king Rusa III. This was one of several fragmentary shields which may have decorated the façade of the temple of Khaldi in Rusahinili, Turkey. 650 BCE, British Museum

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The Khaemwaset restoration inscriptions on the statue of Kawab , son of the 4th Dynasty king Khufu. The prince Khaemweset has been described as "the first Egyptologist" due to his efforts in identifying and restoring historic buildings, tombs and temples

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The Khaemwaset restoration inscriptions on the statue of Kawab , son of the 4th Dynasty king Khufu. The prince Khaemweset has been described as "the first Egyptologist" due to his efforts in identifying and restoring historic buildings, tombs and temples

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In 2018, archaeologists in Peru have found the mummified remains of 5 sacrificed llamas, which are still adorned with the colorful strings, red paint and feathers that the Inca decorated them with before sending them to their deaths about 500 years ago, likely by burying them alive

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In 2018, archaeologists in Peru have found the mummified remains of 5 sacrificed llamas, which are still adorned with the colorful strings, red paint and feathers that the Inca decorated them with before sending them to their deaths about 500 years ago, likely by burying them alive

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