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Researchers discovered the residues of psychedelic drugs, bodily fluids and alcohol inside a 2,000-year-old Bes head mug, suggesting that ancient Egyptians imbibed hallucinogenic beverages during rituals

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Researchers discovered the residues of psychedelic drugs, bodily fluids and alcohol inside a 2,000-year-old Bes head mug, suggesting that ancient Egyptians imbibed hallucinogenic beverages during rituals

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Archaeologists excavating a Roman thermopolium in Pompeii, Italy, uncovered a remarkably preserved 2,000-year-old Egyptian faience situla hidden inside the kitchen of an ancient fast-food shop.

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Archaeologists excavating a Roman thermopolium in Pompeii, Italy, uncovered a remarkably preserved 2,000-year-old Egyptian faience situla hidden inside the kitchen of an ancient fast-food shop.

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Ancient Egyptian Statue of a seated scribe at work discovered in the village of Saqqara, dated roughly 2620 BCE to 2325 BCE, Old Kingdom.

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Ancient Egyptian Statue of a seated scribe at work discovered in the village of Saqqara, dated roughly 2620 BCE to 2325 BCE, Old Kingdom.

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A 2,000-year-old hat intended to keep Roman soldiers cool in the heat of the desert following their conquest of Ancient Egypt has been painstakingly brought back to life. The artefact, now held at Bolton Museum, is believed to be one of only 3 similar headpieces remaining in the world

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A 2,000-year-old hat intended to keep Roman soldiers cool in the heat of the desert following their conquest of Ancient Egypt has been painstakingly brought back to life. The artefact, now held at Bolton Museum, is believed to be one of only 3 similar headpieces remaining in the world

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In 2007, archaeologists have discovered an 11,000-year-old mural in Syria, which they believe is the world's oldest known painting on a constructed wall. The 2 square-metre mural was found inside the remains of a circular mudbrick building at the neolithic settlement of Dja'de el-Mughara

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In 2007, archaeologists have discovered an 11,000-year-old mural in Syria, which they believe is the world's oldest known painting on a constructed wall. The 2 square-metre mural was found inside the remains of a circular mudbrick building at the neolithic settlement of Dja'de el-Mughara

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This 400,000-year-old biface called Excalibur and found within the remains of 28 individuals of Homo heidelbergensis, is the only stone tool to be found at Sima de los Huesos, Spain. Made of red quartzite, experts believe that it has served as a ritual offering, most likely for a funeral

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This 400,000-year-old biface called Excalibur and found within the remains of 28 individuals of Homo heidelbergensis, is the only stone tool to be found at Sima de los Huesos, Spain. Made of red quartzite, experts believe that it has served as a ritual offering, most likely for a funeral

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A 2000-year-old well preserved polychrome mosaic has been unearthed in Alès, France. The discovery occurred during preventive excavations conducted between February and June 2025 at the Hermitage, on the heights of the town

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A 2000-year-old well preserved polychrome mosaic has been unearthed in Alès, France. The discovery occurred during preventive excavations conducted between February and June 2025 at the Hermitage, on the heights of the town

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The colossal 3,200-year-old statue of Ramesses II, which is 11 meters tall and weighs 83 tons. It was discovered in 1820, broken into six pieces at Mit Rahina near ancient Memphis, where it lay for several decades. It is now in the entrance hall of the Grand Egyptian Museum.

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The colossal 3,200-year-old statue of Ramesses II, which is 11 meters tall and weighs 83 tons. It was discovered in 1820, broken into six pieces at Mit Rahina near ancient Memphis, where it lay for several decades. It is now in the entrance hall of the Grand Egyptian Museum.

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A 2000-year-old pictograph in Cave no. 1 at the Pomier Caves, in the Dominican Republic, depicting a shaman inhaling Cohoba

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A 2000-year-old pictograph in Cave no. 1 at the Pomier Caves, in the Dominican Republic, depicting a shaman inhaling Cohoba

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A pair of 1,500-year-old lady’s sandals with a sweet message in Greek was recently discovered during digs associated with the Marmaray project in Istanbul. The inscription reads “Use in health, lady, wear in beauty and happiness.”

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A pair of 1,500-year-old lady’s sandals with a sweet message in Greek was recently discovered during digs associated with the Marmaray project in Istanbul. The inscription reads “Use in health, lady, wear in beauty and happiness.”

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At an ancient ritual complex in Khonkho Wankane in Bolivia, archaeologists discovered the ruins of a room where dead bodies were dissolved down to their bones in sizzling pots of caustic chemicals

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At an ancient ritual complex in Khonkho Wankane in Bolivia, archaeologists discovered the ruins of a room where dead bodies were dissolved down to their bones in sizzling pots of caustic chemicals

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Takabuti was an ancient Egyptian married woman who died in her twenties or early thirties in 660 BCE, from an axe blow to her back. A study of the proteins in her leg muscles allowed researchers to hypothesise that she had been running for some time before she was killed

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Takabuti was an ancient Egyptian married woman who died in her twenties or early thirties in 660 BCE, from an axe blow to her back. A study of the proteins in her leg muscles allowed researchers to hypothesise that she had been running for some time before she was killed

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An archeology student digging on Scotland's Orkney Islands has uncovered a carved stone head that's estimated to be over 900 years old.

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An archeology student digging on Scotland's Orkney Islands has uncovered a carved stone head that's estimated to be over 900 years old.

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A granite pebble discovered at the San Lázaro rock shelter near Segovia, Spain, bearing the 43,000-year-old red ochre fingerprint of a Neanderthal person. Researchers believe its placement shows an act of symbolic expression, perhaps even intended to represent a human face or figure.

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A granite pebble discovered at the San Lázaro rock shelter near Segovia, Spain, bearing the 43,000-year-old red ochre fingerprint of a Neanderthal person. Researchers believe its placement shows an act of symbolic expression, perhaps even intended to represent a human face or figure.

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A Ptolemaic gold and emeralds earring found in the remains of a ship at the sunken ancient Egyptian port city of Thonis-Heracleion. 305–30 BCE

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A Ptolemaic gold and emeralds earring found in the remains of a ship at the sunken ancient Egyptian port city of Thonis-Heracleion. 305–30 BCE

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The Battersea Shield, a late Iron Age Celtic shield discovered in the River Thames during the construction of Chelsea Bridge in Victorian times.

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The Battersea Shield, a late Iron Age Celtic shield discovered in the River Thames during the construction of Chelsea Bridge in Victorian times.

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The 24,000 years old remains of Mal'ta Boy, discovered in the 1920s in Siberia, Russia. The boy belonged to the population of Ancient North Eurasians, who were genetically intermediate between modern western Eurasians and Native Americans, but distant from east Asians

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The 24,000 years old remains of Mal'ta Boy, discovered in the 1920s in Siberia, Russia. The boy belonged to the population of Ancient North Eurasians, who were genetically intermediate between modern western Eurasians and Native Americans, but distant from east Asians

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