Unearthing history An extraordinary discovery of a man horse and dog buried together in a boat grave has captivated archaeologists in Sweden. The find offers invaluable insights into ancient customs and rituals.
Not one, but two incredibly rare boat burials have been excavated in Uppsala, Sweden. One of these was still intact, with remains inside of not just a…
Unearthing history Archaeologists uncover the remains of a woman who walked the Iberian Peninsula 14000 years ago. A fascinating glimpse into our ancient past
Archaeologists have found the remains of a woman who lived 14,000 years ago, the first signs of a modern burial at the historically important Cova Gran de…
Unearthing ancient mysteries Skeletons from a 10000yearold mᴀssacre are sparking new debates among archaeologists. What secrets lie buried
Researchers describe a 10,000-year-old Kenyan mᴀssacre that led to the deaths of 12 people in a study published in Nature today. Of the bodies that were recovered,…
Witnessing the aweinspiring tradition of mummification and gold leaf covering for a revered Chinese Buddhist monk. A testament to profound reverence.
The body of a highly-respected Buddhist monk in China has been transformed into a beautiful golden statue four years after his death. Fu Hou died in 2012…
Unwrap the mysteries of mummies From ancient rituals to modern science theres more to these preserved remains than meets the eye. Join me as we explore the intriguing world of mummification and discover its secrets.
The mummy exhibit, which opened on July 1 at the California Science Center in Los Angeles, is sensational because never before have so many mummies been gathered…
Unearthing history A 5700yearold child skeleton discovered in Turkey sheds light on ancient civilizations. Fascinating archaeological find.
A noble-born child’s skeleton was discovered buried in the ruins of a Copper Age Turkish house, dating back 5,700 years. Anthropologists say the bones belonged to a…
Discover the incredible story of Sangha Tenzin who initiated his own mummification process while still alive. A fascinating tale of determination and tradition.
Buddhist monk remarkably preserved because he started the mummification process while still living.NATURAL MUMMIFICATION IS VERY RARE, requiring conditions of extreme temperatures and dry air to preserve…
Unveiling the ancient treasures of Kazakhstan the discovery of the Golden Man sheds light on Saka culture and history.
Last week, Ancient Origins reported on the fascinating discovery of a golden treasure left by the ancient Saka people in a burial mound in Kazakhstan. It was…
Delving into the perplexing tale of the San Pedro Mountains Mummyan unsolved mystery that still continues to baffle archeologists.
The two prospectors were looking for gold, and a sH๏τ of dynamite seemed like a good start. It was summer 1934 in Central Wyoming. Cecil Main and Frank…
Unveiling ancient wonders Egyptian archaeologists unearth a 3500yearold tomb adorned with mummies and a wealth of captivating artifacts. An extraordinary glimpse into history
Egyptian archaeologists in Luxor have discovered a mᴀssive ancient tomb in the city’s west bank area dating back to the 18th Dynasty. The 3,500-year-old tomb contains thousands…