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Archaeologists unearth an ancient tomb in northern Peru that could throw light on the pre-Columbian Moche Indian culture. Saved By: Ken Kennedy | View Details | Give Thanks
Archaeologists unearth an ancient tomb in northern Peru that could throw light on the pre-Columbian Moche Indian culture. Saved By: Ken Kennedy | View Details | Give Thanks
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A French architect believes he has finally solved one of the most puzzling construction problems in history by working out how the ancient Egyptians built such a massive structure without the benefit of iron tools, pulleys or wheels.
A French architect believes he has finally solved one of the most puzzling construction problems in history by working out how the ancient Egyptians built such a massive structure without the benefit of iron tools, pulleys or wheels.
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When humans first trekked from Asia to North America, perhaps as long as 25,000 years ago, the continent was gripped by ice sheets and glaciers. The trouble for archaeologists is that as the ice melted, the seas rose and covered any traces of this early migration.
When humans first trekked from Asia to North America, perhaps as long as 25,000 years ago, the continent was gripped by ice sheets and glaciers. The trouble for archaeologists is that as the ice melted, the seas rose and covered any traces of this early migration.
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A missing stone which could be an integral part of rituals at Stonehenge may have been discovered by a Welsh archaeologist who has done years of research on the mysterious stone structure. It is believed to be the previously lost altar stone, identified during one of the first studies of the site in the 17th century.
A missing stone which could be an integral part of rituals at Stonehenge may have been discovered by a Welsh archaeologist who has done years of research on the mysterious stone structure. It is believed to be the previously lost altar stone, identified during one of the first studies of the site in the 17th century.
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Archaeologists say they have found a huge ancient settlement used by the people who built Stonehenge.
Archaeologists say they have found a huge ancient settlement used by the people who built Stonehenge.
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Egyptologist Betsy Bryan and her crew are once again sharing their work with the world through an online diary, a digital window into day-to-day life on an archaeological dig. Starting about Jan. 19, and running through late February, visitors to "Hopkins in Egypt Today" will find photos of Johns Hopkins 12th annual expedition in Luxor.
Egyptologist Betsy Bryan and her crew are once again sharing their work with the world through an online diary, a digital window into day-to-day life on an archaeological dig. Starting about Jan. 19, and running through late February, visitors to "Hopkins in Egypt Today" will find photos of Johns Hopkins 12th annual expedition in Luxor.
added 2007 Wed Jan 10 20:27:46 by Aidenag
Using boreholes and seismic imaging to analyze subsurface geological features, British researchers have provided a key confirmation of their claim that Ithaca, the home of the legendary Greek warrior Odysseus, was located on a present-day peninsula of the island of Cephalonia.
Using boreholes and seismic imaging to analyze subsurface geological features, British researchers have provided a key confirmation of their claim that Ithaca, the home of the legendary Greek warrior Odysseus, was located on a present-day peninsula of the island of Cephalonia.
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Archaeologists have made a major discovery in Western Norway, unearthing well-preserved Viking graves from the 9th century full of riches. The Viking treasures were found at Froyland in Rogaland County. Local newspaper Stavanger Aftenblad reported Monday that items recovered from the graves indicate they belonged to wealthy Vikings of the time.
Archaeologists have made a major discovery in Western Norway, unearthing well-preserved Viking graves from the 9th century full of riches. The Viking treasures were found at Froyland in Rogaland County. Local newspaper Stavanger Aftenblad reported Monday that items recovered from the graves indicate they belonged to wealthy Vikings of the time.
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People who have never been to the Holy Land – and people who have – can now experience the next best thing through “From Abraham to Jesus”. This traveling exhibit features the largest collection of sacred texts and artifacts from the Holy Land – more than 340 -- ever to visit the United States.
People who have never been to the Holy Land – and people who have – can now experience the next best thing through “From Abraham to Jesus”. This traveling exhibit features the largest collection of sacred texts and artifacts from the Holy Land – more than 340 -- ever to visit the United States.
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The site where Jacques Cartier built a fort during his third voyage to Quebec will be the place for an extensive archeological dig before the city's 400th anniversary celebrations.
The site where Jacques Cartier built a fort during his third voyage to Quebec will be the place for an extensive archeological dig before the city's 400th anniversary celebrations.
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Another deposit of Thracian gold artifacts has been found. Archaeologists have unearthed a gold-platinum dagger and more than 500 gold ornaments from an ancient tomb in central Bulgaria.
Another deposit of Thracian gold artifacts has been found. Archaeologists have unearthed a gold-platinum dagger and more than 500 gold ornaments from an ancient tomb in central Bulgaria.
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A radar survey in 2000 had pinpointed KV63, the tomb excavated earlier this year. It has now been announced that this same radar survey may have revealed another tomb.
A radar survey in 2000 had pinpointed KV63, the tomb excavated earlier this year. It has now been announced that this same radar survey may have revealed another tomb.
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An almost 7,000-year old stone tablet found in Bulgaria bears carvings that might turn out to be one of the world's oldest inscriptions, a prominent Bulgarian archaeologist said Thursday.
An almost 7,000-year old stone tablet found in Bulgaria bears carvings that might turn out to be one of the world's oldest inscriptions, a prominent Bulgarian archaeologist said Thursday.
