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This dragon shaped artifact is made up of over 2,000 tiny pieces of turquoise, and measures over 70 cm in length. It was found in an aristocratic tomb at the Erlitou site, which is believed by many scholars to be the capital of China's first dynasty, the Xia Dynasty

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This dragon shaped artifact is made up of over 2,000 tiny pieces of turquoise, and measures over 70 cm in length. It was found in an aristocratic tomb at the Erlitou site, which is believed by many scholars to be the capital of China's first dynasty, the Xia Dynasty

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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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2 pig-headed dragon-shaped sculptures unearthed at the Xinglongwa site in Inner Mongolia, China, and which dates back to about 8,000 years ago. The dragon heads were wild boar skulls, while the bodies were made of stones

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2 pig-headed dragon-shaped sculptures unearthed at the Xinglongwa site in Inner Mongolia, China, and which dates back to about 8,000 years ago. The dragon heads were wild boar skulls, while the bodies were made of stones

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An inlaid turquoise bone found in Yin, the last capital of the Shang Dynasty in China. The oracle bone inscription describes a Shang king's hunting expedition. It is said hat the king went hunting at the foot of Mount Maishan, and killed a wild bull

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An inlaid turquoise bone found in Yin, the last capital of the Shang Dynasty in China. The oracle bone inscription describes a Shang king's hunting expedition. It is said hat the king went hunting at the foot of Mount Maishan, and killed a wild bull

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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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This monumental Etruscan pyramid-shaped altar in Bomarzo, Italy, was hidden by vegetation on the slopes of a deep canyon and was only discovered for the first time in the 1990s, by 2 local archaeologists. The pyramid is believed to be an altar dating back to the 7th or 6th centuries BCE

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This monumental Etruscan pyramid-shaped altar in Bomarzo, Italy, was hidden by vegetation on the slopes of a deep canyon and was only discovered for the first time in the 1990s, by 2 local archaeologists. The pyramid is believed to be an altar dating back to the 7th or 6th centuries BCE

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The skeleton of an adult male who was buried in a unique position at the Hirota site, in Japan, with his arms clasped and kneeling. The man was wearing over 10,000 pieces of shell ornaments, which account for about a quarter of the shell artifacts excavated at the site. 2nd-7th century CE

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The skeleton of an adult male who was buried in a unique position at the Hirota site, in Japan, with his arms clasped and kneeling. The man was wearing over 10,000 pieces of shell ornaments, which account for about a quarter of the shell artifacts excavated at the site. 2nd-7th century CE

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A 48 cm long pendant carved out of 5 pieces of raw jade. It consists of 16 parts connected by 3 jade rings and 1 jade pin, and it's adorned with 37 dragons, 7 phoenixes and 10 snakes. Found in the Tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng, 433 BCE, China

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A 48 cm long pendant carved out of 5 pieces of raw jade. It consists of 16 parts connected by 3 jade rings and 1 jade pin, and it's adorned with 37 dragons, 7 phoenixes and 10 snakes. Found in the Tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng, 433 BCE, China

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In a stunning find deep in the woods of North Jura, Poland, metal detectorists have found a Roman sword from 2,000 years ago. The sword was in three pieces, which researchers think might mean it was part of a burial or ceremony.

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In a stunning find deep in the woods of North Jura, Poland, metal detectorists have found a Roman sword from 2,000 years ago. The sword was in three pieces, which researchers think might mean it was part of a burial or ceremony.

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This hybrid tiger-dragon bronze figure stands 75.5 cm tall, and was found in 2021 in pit 8 of Sanxingdui archaeological site in China. C. 1700-1150 BCE

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This hybrid tiger-dragon bronze figure stands 75.5 cm tall, and was found in 2021 in pit 8 of Sanxingdui archaeological site in China. C. 1700-1150 BCE

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Pompeii pizza fresco. Researchers believe the fresco, which likely shows focaccia covered with fruit and an early version of pesto , is a symbol of hospitality in the home where it was found. Pompeii Archeological Park

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Pompeii pizza fresco. Researchers believe the fresco, which likely shows focaccia covered with fruit and an early version of pesto , is a symbol of hospitality in the home where it was found. Pompeii Archeological Park

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A relief of Ereshkigal, the Sumerian goddess of death and the underworld, which was created over 3,800 years ago in what's believed to be present day southern Iraq. It is now on display at the British Museum in London.

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A relief of Ereshkigal, the Sumerian goddess of death and the underworld, which was created over 3,800 years ago in what's believed to be present day southern Iraq. It is now on display at the British Museum in London.

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Rock Crystal Flask from Ancient Rome, c.25 BCE: this stunning little flask measures just 5.7cm tall, and it was carved from a solid piece of rock crystal more than 2,000 years ago

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Rock Crystal Flask from Ancient Rome, c.25 BCE: this stunning little flask measures just 5.7cm tall, and it was carved from a solid piece of rock crystal more than 2,000 years ago

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Jade artifacts found in the Tomb 07M23 at Lingjiatan archaeological site in China. The tomb yielded as many as 330 artifacts, dominated by 214 jade items, including an 88kg jade pig and numerous ritual objects like bi discs, huang ornaments, and yue axes

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Jade artifacts found in the Tomb 07M23 at Lingjiatan archaeological site in China. The tomb yielded as many as 330 artifacts, dominated by 214 jade items, including an 88kg jade pig and numerous ritual objects like bi discs, huang ornaments, and yue axes

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A Jade handle five-bead massager, mid-Qing Dynasty , now housed at the Palace Museum in Beijing, China. The massager head is composed of 5 petal-shaped round beads, which are made of crystals, amethyst and agate

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A Jade handle five-bead massager, mid-Qing Dynasty , now housed at the Palace Museum in Beijing, China. The massager head is composed of 5 petal-shaped round beads, which are made of crystals, amethyst and agate

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Bracelet belonging to Queen Hetepheres I, wife of the first king of the IV Dynasty, Snufru. C.2500 BCE. Made of Silver with embedded Turquoise, Lazuli, and Cornaline.

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Bracelet belonging to Queen Hetepheres I, wife of the first king of the IV Dynasty, Snufru. C.2500 BCE. Made of Silver with embedded Turquoise, Lazuli, and Cornaline.

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Roman decoration in the shape of a tiger's face, which was located on the fountain. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

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Roman decoration in the shape of a tiger's face, which was located on the fountain. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

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Belgian Army first aid kit pouch made of canvas and leather which was used during World War I, c. 1914-1918. The canvas pouch is filled with six packets of dressings for wounds.

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Belgian Army first aid kit pouch made of canvas and leather which was used during World War I, c. 1914-1918. The canvas pouch is filled with six packets of dressings for wounds.

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A rabbit sculpture made of talc, unearthed in 1956 from the tomb M45 in Hansenzhai, east of Xi'an, China. Tang Dynasty , now housed at the Shaanxi History Museum

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A rabbit sculpture made of talc, unearthed in 1956 from the tomb M45 in Hansenzhai, east of Xi'an, China. Tang Dynasty , now housed at the Shaanxi History Museum

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This painting of a cave bear, at the Chauvet Cave in France, was drawn with 14 lines around 32,000 years ago. The artist used a technique known as 'stump-drawing' - the use of fingers or a piece of hide to paint the muzzle and to emphasize the outlines of the head and forequarters

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This painting of a cave bear, at the Chauvet Cave in France, was drawn with 14 lines around 32,000 years ago. The artist used a technique known as 'stump-drawing' - the use of fingers or a piece of hide to paint the muzzle and to emphasize the outlines of the head and forequarters

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