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The Bronze Age artifact was discovered in a grave during excavations in southern Germany

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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

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.

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...

“The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there.” The past can be both shocking and familiar. It’s common to say that human nature never changes – but…

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 ...

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.

Discover the 8 Oldest Artifacts in the World here. Prepare to be transported into a rich & fascinating history on the oldest artifacts that exist.

Unprecedented genealogical tree reveals details of prehistoric social relationships.

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.

It's an ancient Sumerian lost palace in Iraq.

The building, in Lecce, Italy, was intended to be a restaurant, but is now a museum thanks to the wealth of history hidden beneath its walls. Owner Lucian Faggiano is pictured

What are the 14 greatest archaeological artifacts in the world? This article provides an excellent list.

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…