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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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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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In 2017, during construction work at an IKEA parking garage near the Via Tiburtina, in Rome, archaeologists uncovered the remains of a Roman road, believed to have been used between the 2nd-4th centuries CE, and which still bore the marks of wagon wheels carved into its stone surface

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In 2017, during construction work at an IKEA parking garage near the Via Tiburtina, in Rome, archaeologists uncovered the remains of a Roman road, believed to have been used between the 2nd-4th centuries CE, and which still bore the marks of wagon wheels carved into its stone surface

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The Amman Citadel, in Jordan, is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited places, with evidence of settlement dating back to the Neolithic period . The major remains at the site are the Temple of Hercules, a Byzantine church, and the Umayyad Palace

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The Amman Citadel, in Jordan, is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited places, with evidence of settlement dating back to the Neolithic period . The major remains at the site are the Temple of Hercules, a Byzantine church, and the Umayyad Palace

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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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8,000 year old prehistoric obsidian mirrors found in the ruins of the Neolithic settlement known as Çatalhöyük, Turkey, and were made c. 6400 BCE. These are the oldest manufactured mirrors in the world; the convex carving suggest they were also used to light up dark spaces during the day

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8,000 year old prehistoric obsidian mirrors found in the ruins of the Neolithic settlement known as Çatalhöyük, Turkey, and were made c. 6400 BCE. These are the oldest manufactured mirrors in the world; the convex carving suggest they were also used to light up dark spaces during the day

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In the calm waters of Lake Lednica, archaeologists have made a discovery that has reignited excitement around Ostrów Lednicki. This year's research uncovered four early medieval spearheads, including one richly decorated and covered in precious metals.

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In the calm waters of Lake Lednica, archaeologists have made a discovery that has reignited excitement around Ostrów Lednicki. This year's research uncovered four early medieval spearheads, including one richly decorated and covered in precious metals.

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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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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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World's Oldest Mask: 9,000 year old artifact, This is a limestone mask dating back to the Pre-Pottery Neolithic period, It was discovered in the Nahal Hemar cave in Israel, near the Dead Sea

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World's Oldest Mask: 9,000 year old artifact, This is a limestone mask dating back to the Pre-Pottery Neolithic period, It was discovered in the Nahal Hemar cave in Israel, near the Dead Sea

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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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8,000-year-old flute made of migratory bird bone, one of the world's oldest known musical instruments. With four main holes and one at the end, its a testament to early humans' sophisticated skill in making musical instruments. Discovered in Shahrud, its housed at National Museum of Iran.

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8,000-year-old flute made of migratory bird bone, one of the world's oldest known musical instruments. With four main holes and one at the end, its a testament to early humans' sophisticated skill in making musical instruments. Discovered in Shahrud, its housed at National Museum of Iran.

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Burial with skeleton and gold. The Varna Necropolis was discovered during construction in 1972 and has over 300 graves. The site is renowned for containing the oldest known gold objects and jewelry, dating back to the Copper Age Varna Archaeological Museum, Bulgaria

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Burial with skeleton and gold. The Varna Necropolis was discovered during construction in 1972 and has over 300 graves. The site is renowned for containing the oldest known gold objects and jewelry, dating back to the Copper Age Varna Archaeological Museum, Bulgaria

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Archaeologists in Pompeii discovered a private, richly decorated bathhouse from 2,000 years ago, considered to be one of the largest found so far. The bathhouse could accommodate about 30 people and consisted of several rooms: hot, warm, cool, and a changing room equipped with benches.

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Archaeologists in Pompeii discovered a private, richly decorated bathhouse from 2,000 years ago, considered to be one of the largest found so far. The bathhouse could accommodate about 30 people and consisted of several rooms: hot, warm, cool, and a changing room equipped with benches.

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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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7,500-year-old stone toy car from the Late Chalcolithic period, discovered in Mardin, Turkey. It is considered one of the oldest known toys in the world.

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7,500-year-old stone toy car from the Late Chalcolithic period, discovered in Mardin, Turkey. It is considered one of the oldest known toys in the world.

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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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