An Egyptian-Italian archaeological mission discovers a collection of Roman pots in Tell el-Maskhuta, Ismailia, Egypt, undated. The pots date back to the late period of ancient Egypt and the Greco-Roman eras.. (Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities/Newsflash)

Incredible Roman Amphorae Unearthed At Archaeological Site In Egypt

• Post author:William McGee
• Post published:May 13, 2023

These are the incredible Graeco-Roman ceramics and amphorae unearthed at an archaeological site in Egypt. The find was made by a joint Egyptian-Italian archaeological mission at the Tel El-Maskhuta site…

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Image shows the spectacular 108 carat pink diamond, undated photo. It was unearthed in the Kao mine, in the Butha-Buthe district, Lesotho, on March 23, 2023. (Storm Mountain Diamonds/Newsflash)

One Of World’s Largest-Ever Pink Diamonds Unearthed

• Post author:Joseph Golder
• Post published:May 8, 2023

One of the world's largest-ever pink diamonds has been unearthed in Lesotho and it is 10 times heavier than one that fetched nearly GBP 50 million. The diamond, a 108.39-carat…

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Picture shows the stone representation of the god K'awiil, undated. Archaeologists discovered during the excavations of Section 7 of the Mayan Train, in Mexico. (INAH Campeche Center/Newsflash)

God Of Lightning Statue Discovered By Archaeologists Building Mayan Train

• Post author:Joseph Golder
• Post published:May 5, 2023

Archaeologists working on the Mayan train that is set to link up a number of pre-Hispanic sites in the Yucatan Peninsula have unearthed a statue of the god of lightning…

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Photo shows a carving of six sculpted figures in a small funerary chapel discovered in Saqqara, Egypt, undated. It dates back to the Ramesside era. (Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities/Newsflash)

Elaborate Tomb Unearthed At Egyptian Archaeological Site

• Post author:William McGee
• Post published:April 23, 2023

Archaeologists have unearthed an astonishing tomb and four small shrines dating back to the Ramesside Period 3,000 years ago at an archaeological site in Egypt. The Dutch-Italian team working at…

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Photo shows a fishhook, which was discovered in the Israel Antiquity Authority excavations carried out prior to the construction of the Agamim neighborhood in Ashkelon, Israel, undated. The copper fishhook is believed to be used for hunting sharks. (Emil Aladjem, Israel Antiquity Authority/Newsflash)

6,000-Year-Old Fishhook Was Used To Catch Sharks

• Post author:William McGee
• Post published:April 1, 2023

Archaeologists in Israel have found a 6,000-year-old copper fishhook so large it may have been used to catch sharks. The piece, which was unearthed during infrastructure work in the coastal…

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Mummified ram heads are uncovered by an American mission during excavation work at the temple of Rameses II in Abydos, Egypt, undated. The Mummified heads date back to the time of the sixth dynasty in Ptolemaic Egypt. (Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities/Newsflash)

2,000 Mummified Rams’ Heads Unearthed In Ancient Egyptian Temple

• Post author:Georgina Jedikovska
• Post published:March 30, 2023

Archaeologists have uncovered more than 2,000 ancient mummified ram heads slaughtered in tribute to legendary Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II. The heads were unearthed in Abydos near the temple of the…

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Photo shows the oldest pearling town on Siniyah Island in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in the United Arab Emirates, undated. Artifacts found in this town, date as far back as the region’s pre-Islamic history in the late 6th century. (Umm al-Quwain Department of Tourism and Archeology/Newsflash)

Scientists Discover Gulf’s Oldest Known Pearl Diving Town

• Post author:Joseph Golder
• Post published:March 26, 2023

A 1,500-year-old town unearthed by archaeologists has been declared the Persian Gulf's oldest known commercial pearl diving community. The 6th-century town - in the Emirati state of Umm Al Quwain…

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Photo shows a sphinx statue, believed to be made in the likeness of a Roman emperor, undated. It is uncovered at an archaeological site in Qena, Egypt. (@tourismandantiq/Newsflash)

2,000-Year-Old Sphinx-Like Statue Unearthed In Egypt

• Post author:William McGee
• Post published:March 14, 2023

Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed a Sphinx-like statue dating back to the Roman era 2,000 years ago. The stunning find was made near the Dendera Temple complex in southern Egypt's…

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Picture shows the stucco scene depicting the subjugation of a captive discovered in the upper part of the Ek' Balam Acropolis, Mexico, undated. In the scene, ruler can be seen, who wears a skirt decorated with crossed bones, taking a male character by the hair. (INAH/Newsflash)

Gruesome ‘Sacrifice’ Unearthed At Ancient Mexican Temple

• Post author:William McGee
• Post published:March 8, 2023

History when the brutal ancient past of Mexico's Mayan people is seen again for the first time in more than a thousand years. The sculpture was unearthed during preservation work…

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Photo shows three rings found at the Al-Ukhdood site in Najran, Saudi Arabia, undated. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabias Heritage Authority announced the discovery of ancient artefacts dating back to pre-Islamic times, at the Al Ukhdud site in the Najran region. (@MOCHeritage/Newsflash)

Ancient Jewels Unearthed

• Post author:Joseph Golder
• Post published:March 5, 2023

A 2,000-year-old hoard of highly crafted gold rings has been unearthed by archaeologists excavating an ancient village in Saudi Arabia. The three rings and a large bronze bull's head were…

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