10 Viking And Norse Symbols Explained
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Vikings used several ancient symbols based on Norse mythology. Symbols played a vital role in Viking society and were used to represent their gods, beliefs, and myths. Some Viking symbols remain mysterious, and their meaning is still unknown, but many ancient symbols have clear messages. In this top list, we […]
Unique Three-Eyed Fossil Animal From 520-Million-Year-Old Rocks Reveals Details Of Early Animal Evolution
Eddie Gonzales Jr. – AncientPages.com – Scientists have re-described a unique fossil animal from rocks nearly 520 million years old that fills in a gap in our understanding of the evolution of animals known as arthropods. The animal, which has the scientific name Kylinxia, was imaged using a CT scanner, which revealed its soft anatomy […]
Extremely Well Preserved 2,000-Year-Old Child Shoe Discovered In Salt Mine
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Scientists conducting mining archaeological investigations have discovered an extremely well-preserved 2,000-year-old child shoe in a salt mine! The special find was made by the German Mining Museum Bochum, Leibniz Research Museum for Georesources. Excavations were carried out under the direction of the head of the research area, Prof. Dr. Thomas […]
A Scarab Seal At Tel Gerisa, Depicts Walking Lion – Symbol Of Strength, Power And Authority
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – In 2007, a pᴀsserby discovered a scarab seal at Tel Gerisa, located in northern Tel Aviv, bearing the image of a walking lion. Image credit: Israel Antiquities Authority “Since time immemorial, lions have been a symbol of strength, power and authority,” says Dr. Amir Golani, an expert in ancient jewelry […]
Intriguing Fragment Of A Byzantine-Era Jar Handle, Dating Back Approximately 1500 Years – Unearthed
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – During excavations in Jerusalem’s heart, archaeologists recently unearthed an intriguing fragment of a Byzantine-era jar handle. They estimate the artifact is approximatly 1500 Years. Image credit: Israel Antiquities Authority “On the handle fragment, an engraving is discernible, composed of a line flanked by three diagonal lines on each side. This […]
Rare 3,000-Year-Old Weavings Discovered In Alaska
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – During excavations of an ancestral sod house on the shore of Karluk Lake, Kodiak Island, Alaska, archaeologists uncovered rare fragments of woven grᴀss artifacts estimated to be 3,000 years old. The fragments, which appear to be pieces of mats, are the oldest well-documented examples of Kodiak Alutiiq/Sugpiaq weaving. Weaving is […]
Huge Roman Forum Discovered In Unknown Ancient City In Spain
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists in Spain have unearthed a huge 2,000-year-old Roman forum at the site of an ancient unknown city. This fascinating discovery was made by an archaeology team from the Insтιтute of Heritage and Humanities of the University of Zaragoza, co-directed by Alberto Mayayo and Borja Díaz. At the archaeological site, […]
What Are The Monumental Uratrian-Era Structures Unearthed At Garibin Tepe In Van?
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A group of impressive monumental ancient structures have been unearthed by archaeologists excavating at Garibin Tepe in Van, Turkey. Scientists say the large building complex is from the Urartian period. Before it was destroyed, the mysterious Urartu Kingdom was situated near Lake Van and the mountainous plateau between Anatolia, Mesopotamia, […]
Mystery Of The Horrible ‘Thing’ Found In A Dominican Monastery
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Some discoveries can be so strange you lack words to describe what you have seen. Rational people can encounter mysterious objects and beings who are out of the ordinary in all possible ways. You may even think you know what you just saw, but did you, or did your eyes […]
Strange Tale How The Liberty Cap Mushroom Got Its Name Starts In Ancient Rome
AncientPages.com – It’s autumn, the best season for mushroom pickers. And mushrooms – specifically magic ones – are in the spotlight. A growing body of research is showing that psilocybin, the main psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms, has potential in treating psychological disorders like depression, addiction and PTSD. The state of Oregon voted to legalize the mushrooms for therapeutic use – a US first. […]