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an ornate metal object on a gray surface

The history of mankind is quite impressive. We have come a long way but it’s undeniable that the ancient civilizations that existed before us are all brilliant and amazing. They’ve built many incredible things and some of their inventions were far too advanced for their time. Archeologists and his

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an elephant statue with the words 15 of the oldest artifacts ever found on it's back

Humans and our ancestors have been creating tools, art, and everyday objects for millions of years, and each unexpected discovery teaches us something new about the development of our species.

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a man standing next to a large stone bath tub

Above is a sarcophagus from Egypt, likely made of limestone on display in a courtyard of the Vatican Museum. Likely taken by Emperor Caligula when the Romans took over Egypt. Above is an exceptionally well carved Sphinx, likely a Roman work of course heavily influenced by the earlier dynastic Egyptians, carved out of granite most...

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a skeleton sitting next to a clay pot in a cave filled with rocks and dirt

We spent yesterday afternoon exploring the National Anthropology Museum in Mexico City. The museum itself is gorgeous, but the ancient pottery collections and artifacts were fascinating. The folded pages are part of the Mayan Codices. These are some of the first books ever created, and the oldest in Mexico. Their origin dates back to the 11th century. Absolutely fascinating to see these pieces and pull inspiration from the stories and history here. ✨ #artifacts #anthropology #artsy #art ...

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a person holding up a large stone with designs on it

Beings connected to these mysterious stone tablets come from the binary star Cygnus going back to 15,000 B.C. The history of this alien race and their intentions for Earth are now being unearthed through the artifacts they left behind.

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a piece of wood that has been carved into the shape of a tree trunk with a ruler in front of it

Archaeologists have found a rare example of a foot amputation and prosthesis from early Medieval Austria, and they think the injured person may have been a high-status cavalryman.

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three skeletons in a hole with their heads down

Dozens of Neolithic burials and artifacts discovered in France Archaeologists in France have excavated a Neolithic site near Clermont-Ferrand containing human remains and artifacts spanning over 4,000 years of occupation. The excavation, conducted by archaeologists from France’s National Institute of Preventive Archaeological Research (@inrap ) has shed light on the long history of human habitation at the site. Radiocarbon dating of bone samples has traced human activity back to the…

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