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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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Archaeologists have discovered the tomb of Thutmose II, first tomb of a pharaoh since Tutankhamun's was uncovered over a century ago. Thutmose II, one of the greatest pharaohs, was Queen Hatshepsut's husband, and his tomb was the last undiscovered royal tomb of the 18th Egyptian dynasty.

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Archaeologists have discovered the tomb of Thutmose II, first tomb of a pharaoh since Tutankhamun's was uncovered over a century ago. Thutmose II, one of the greatest pharaohs, was Queen Hatshepsut's husband, and his tomb was the last undiscovered royal tomb of the 18th Egyptian dynasty.

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Archaeologists have uncovered over 1,000 intact blocks from the foundation wall of Queen Hatshepsut's temple in Luxor near the tomb of Queen Teti Sheri, grandmother of Ahmose I, the first pharaoh of Egypt's golden New Kingdom era.

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Archaeologists have uncovered over 1,000 intact blocks from the foundation wall of Queen Hatshepsut's temple in Luxor near the tomb of Queen Teti Sheri, grandmother of Ahmose I, the first pharaoh of Egypt's golden New Kingdom era.

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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 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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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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In Giugliano, Italy , on the site of the former Roman settlement of Liternum, archaeologists have made a spectacular discovery – they have uncovered a 2,000-year-old necropolis with a unique tomb, probably belonging to a gladiator.

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In Giugliano, Italy , on the site of the former Roman settlement of Liternum, archaeologists have made a spectacular discovery – they have uncovered a 2,000-year-old necropolis with a unique tomb, probably belonging to a gladiator.

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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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Hundreds of stones with inscriptions and reliefs have been discovered by archaeologists in the underground tunnels of Persepolis.

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Hundreds of stones with inscriptions and reliefs have been discovered by archaeologists in the underground tunnels of Persepolis.

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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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In 2017, archaeologists discovered a 2300-year-old sword in a tomb among the ruins of Chengyang City in central China. When they unsheathed the blade from its muddied cover, they found it had not oxidised but was still sharp, shiny and in near-perfect condition

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In 2017, archaeologists discovered a 2300-year-old sword in a tomb among the ruins of Chengyang City in central China. When they unsheathed the blade from its muddied cover, they found it had not oxidised but was still sharp, shiny and in near-perfect condition

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An Indian merchant's graffiti discovered in Egypt's Valley of the Kings. The eight Tamil inscriptions say "Cikai Korran", the merchant's name, and are found in five different tombs. Dated 1st-3rd century AD

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An Indian merchant's graffiti discovered in Egypt's Valley of the Kings. The eight Tamil inscriptions say "Cikai Korran", the merchant's name, and are found in five different tombs. Dated 1st-3rd century AD

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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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Hidden deep within the ochre cliffs of the Valley of the Kings, lies one of Ancient Egypt’s most breathtaking royal sepulchres: the tomb of Pharaoh Seti I, who reigned during the 19th Dynasty around 1290–1279 BCE

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Hidden deep within the ochre cliffs of the Valley of the Kings, lies one of Ancient Egypt’s most breathtaking royal sepulchres: the tomb of Pharaoh Seti I, who reigned during the 19th Dynasty around 1290–1279 BCE

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In one of the most important discoveries of 2025, archaeologists have uncovered in Belize, the tomb of the founder of the Caracol dynasty, Teʼ Kʼab Chaak. The most remarkable object from the tomb, was a jade-and-shell mosaic death mask that once covered the face of the Maya king. 349 CE

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In one of the most important discoveries of 2025, archaeologists have uncovered in Belize, the tomb of the founder of the Caracol dynasty, Teʼ Kʼab Chaak. The most remarkable object from the tomb, was a jade-and-shell mosaic death mask that once covered the face of the Maya king. 349 CE

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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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The Bolinao Skull is an archaeological discovery excavated at the Balingasay Archaeological Site in Bolinao, in the Philippines. It is considered to be a one-of-a-kind find due to its gold dental decorations that resemble fish scales. 14th-15th century CE

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The Bolinao Skull is an archaeological discovery excavated at the Balingasay Archaeological Site in Bolinao, in the Philippines. It is considered to be a one-of-a-kind find due to its gold dental decorations that resemble fish scales. 14th-15th century CE

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