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The “La Pasiega Inscription”, a remarkable series of signs strung together, is a rarity in Ice Age art. It was described by the archaeologist Henri Breuil as 'a genuine inscription interpreted as containing a code to initiated'. 22000-18000 years old, Cave of La Pasiega, Spain

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The “La Pasiega Inscription”, a remarkable series of signs strung together, is a rarity in Ice Age art. It was described by the archaeologist Henri Breuil as 'a genuine inscription interpreted as containing a code to initiated'. 22000-18000 years old, Cave of La Pasiega, Spain

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A unique bone box was discovered in a late Roman grave of a young woman in Worcestershire, England. Archaeologists suspect it may have contained ointment for pain relief, as the woman's remains show signs of lesions and joint inflammation

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A unique bone box was discovered in a late Roman grave of a young woman in Worcestershire, England. Archaeologists suspect it may have contained ointment for pain relief, as the woman's remains show signs of lesions and joint inflammation

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La Bastida de Totana is an archaeological site, in Spain, belonging to the Argaric culture located on a conical hill and was occupied between approximately 2200 and 1550 BCE. It is one of the largest settlements of the early Bronze Age in continental Europe

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La Bastida de Totana is an archaeological site, in Spain, belonging to the Argaric culture located on a conical hill and was occupied between approximately 2200 and 1550 BCE. It is one of the largest settlements of the early Bronze Age in continental Europe

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Archaeologists have unearthed, in 2015, the oldest case of decapitation ever found in the New World. The skull belonged to a young man and was buried in Brazil about 9,000 years old, with severed hands covering its face in a mysterious pose

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Archaeologists have unearthed, in 2015, the oldest case of decapitation ever found in the New World. The skull belonged to a young man and was buried in Brazil about 9,000 years old, with severed hands covering its face in a mysterious pose

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In 2022, archaeologists in Indonesia found a 1096-year-old inscription describing a tarukan rice field being designated as a tax-free land by the king Mpu Sindok, and the ceremony banquet, which served alcohol, salted fish, eggs, beef jerky, boiled vegetables, coconut and more

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In 2022, archaeologists in Indonesia found a 1096-year-old inscription describing a tarukan rice field being designated as a tax-free land by the king Mpu Sindok, and the ceremony banquet, which served alcohol, salted fish, eggs, beef jerky, boiled vegetables, coconut and more

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A silver mask from an archaeological site near Aalborg , dated to the Late Iron Age . Danish archaeologists think this is an image of a god; it is during this period representations of Nordic gods start to be found in the archaeological record.

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A silver mask from an archaeological site near Aalborg , dated to the Late Iron Age . Danish archaeologists think this is an image of a god; it is during this period representations of Nordic gods start to be found in the archaeological record.

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Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed the 3,200-year-old remains of a military barracks containing a wealth of artifacts, including a sword with hieroglyphs depicting the name of Ramesses II

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Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed the 3,200-year-old remains of a military barracks containing a wealth of artifacts, including a sword with hieroglyphs depicting the name of Ramesses II

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The 4200-year-old bag from Horseshoe Ranch Cave, in Texas, with its fascinating contents shown in order of their removal by analysts in 1936. The cache offers a rare glimpse into the traditions of Lower Pecos people. The bag has been described as a hunter's pouch and a medicine bundle

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The 4200-year-old bag from Horseshoe Ranch Cave, in Texas, with its fascinating contents shown in order of their removal by analysts in 1936. The cache offers a rare glimpse into the traditions of Lower Pecos people. The bag has been described as a hunter's pouch and a medicine bundle

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Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered the tomb of a multi-talented wizard-doctor who served the pharaohs 4,000 years ago. Inscriptions on the tomb identifys its owner as "Tetinebefou", a celebrated physician during the reign of King Pepi II of the Sixth Dynasty .

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Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered the tomb of a multi-talented wizard-doctor who served the pharaohs 4,000 years ago. Inscriptions on the tomb identifys its owner as "Tetinebefou", a celebrated physician during the reign of King Pepi II of the Sixth Dynasty .

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The oldest paved road you can walk in Europe is the Minoan Royal Road in Crete, Greece, which is over 3.500 years old. The road included side drains to handle water runoff, a feature that helped preserve its structure by preventing water damage

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The oldest paved road you can walk in Europe is the Minoan Royal Road in Crete, Greece, which is over 3.500 years old. The road included side drains to handle water runoff, a feature that helped preserve its structure by preventing water damage

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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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For the first time in 200 years, the Parthenon’s exterior is completely free of scaffolding on all sides. It’s also the first time in 20 years that the western side has been scaffold-free. At least six generations have never seen the Parthenon unobstructed.

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For the first time in 200 years, the Parthenon’s exterior is completely free of scaffolding on all sides. It’s also the first time in 20 years that the western side has been scaffold-free. At least six generations have never seen the Parthenon unobstructed.

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A tourist has sparked outrage in Greece after being photographed lifting an ancient marble fragment at the Temple of Apollo, raising serious concerns about the site's preservation. The marble appears to have been a loose piece — meaning that by being moved, it was likely scratched.

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A tourist has sparked outrage in Greece after being photographed lifting an ancient marble fragment at the Temple of Apollo, raising serious concerns about the site's preservation. The marble appears to have been a loose piece — meaning that by being moved, it was likely scratched.

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A remarkable 2,000-year-old Parthian statue, likely depicting a queen, has been seized by Iranian police while being smuggled. Experts are currently analyzing the statue to determine its exact date and identity, which is expected to provide significant historical insights.

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A remarkable 2,000-year-old Parthian statue, likely depicting a queen, has been seized by Iranian police while being smuggled. Experts are currently analyzing the statue to determine its exact date and identity, which is expected to provide significant historical insights.

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A historic discovery has been made in the Iranian city of Abdanan, where archaeologists have founded the lost region which Darius the Great called it in a inscription as "ABIRĀDŪŠ" , an area with three mines dug into mountain where the stones of his palace in Susa came from.

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A historic discovery has been made in the Iranian city of Abdanan, where archaeologists have founded the lost region which Darius the Great called it in a inscription as "ABIRĀDŪŠ" , an area with three mines dug into mountain where the stones of his palace in Susa came from.

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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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"The Kiss", prehistoric rock painting located at the Pedra Furada archaeological site situated within the Serra da Capivara National Park in Piauí, Brazil. Generally dated to between 9,000 and 12,000 years old.

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"The Kiss", prehistoric rock painting located at the Pedra Furada archaeological site situated within the Serra da Capivara National Park in Piauí, Brazil. Generally dated to between 9,000 and 12,000 years old.

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Measuring 2.55 m in length, 1.3 m in width and 1.8 m in height, the oldest and best-preserved lacquered bed was found in 2000 in a tomb complex in Chengdu, China. It took 17 years for archeologists to restore the “dragon bed”, which is believed to have been used 2,500 years ago by a king

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Measuring 2.55 m in length, 1.3 m in width and 1.8 m in height, the oldest and best-preserved lacquered bed was found in 2000 in a tomb complex in Chengdu, China. It took 17 years for archeologists to restore the “dragon bed”, which is believed to have been used 2,500 years ago by a king

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This runic inscription, designated as U Fv1976;107, is located at the Uppsala Cathedral in Sweden. It was made by the runemaster Öpir, and consists of text inscribed on a thin intertwined beast with one upper loop around a Christian cross and two lower loops. 11th-12th century CE

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This runic inscription, designated as U Fv1976;107, is located at the Uppsala Cathedral in Sweden. It was made by the runemaster Öpir, and consists of text inscribed on a thin intertwined beast with one upper loop around a Christian cross and two lower loops. 11th-12th century CE

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