Hybrid Camels Revealed In Ancient Arab Temple Art At Hatra, Northern Iraq
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists found evidence of ancient hybrid camels during the restoration of the so-called Temple of Allat at Hatra (second century AD). The temple “City of the Sun” (139 BC – 226 AD), located in the city of Hatra, northern Iraq was earlier damaged by ISIS. In a sculpted frieze on […]
Dazzling Time Capsule Of Unique Iron Age Artifacts And Celtic Roundhouses Discovered In England
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – While excavating in the North West of England archaeologists were lucky to unearth a dazzling time capsule of over 5,000 artifacts, dated from 800 B.C. They also found ten Celtic roundhouses including one that belonged to a Celtic leader or tribal chief. Although the buildings are long gone, the deep […]
Uncover the mystery of Japans ancient killing stone as it reveals its secrets after 1000 years. A fascinating glimpse into history and folklore
Japan’s 1,000-year-old ‘killing stone’ said to contain an ancient demon cracked open According to the legend, the 1000-year-old killing stone trapped the spirit of a malevolent being….
Unearthing history Archaeologists uncover an astonishing ancient death mask in a Mexican temple shedding light on the past.
Archaeologists stunned by ancient ‘death mask’ found in Mexican temple Palenque is set amid lush forest and dense foliage in a slice of southern Mexico. It is…
Troublesome Momus: Deity Of Irony, Ridicule, Sarcasm And Harmful Jokes In Greek And Roman Mythology
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – According to the Theogony by Hesiod (8th – 7th century BC), Momus was initially an advisor to the Olympian gods. Still, he was thrown to the Earth due to exaggerated, unpleasant, and constant criticism towards others. Momus, god of satire and mockery – Painting by Hippolyte Berteaux, Théâtre Graslin ceiling […]
Sculptures-Menhirs Dated To The Copper Age Unearthed In Los Millares (Almería) Spain
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists from the University of Granada have discovered several menhir-sculptures on the outer wall of the Los Millares that about 5,000 years ago, was the biggest and most important town in Europe. These people possessed highly developed technical knowledge and introduced copper metallurgy in the Western Mediterranean Sea. These symbols […]
Evidence Humans Walked The Great Plains 18,000 Years Ago May Have Been Found – Archaeologists Say
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – When the first humans reached The Great Plain, USA, remains unknown. There are several theories attempting to answer this historical question, but many scientists think this complex subject requires solid archaeological and scientific studies. Scotts Bluff National Monument in Nebraska, USA. Credit: Adobe Stock – traveller70 Could certain archaeological sites […]
Mysterious Deaths In A Dangerous Valley May Be Related To Ancient Events
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Sometimes we encounter modern mysteries that may be solved if we explore the past. Today’s story could be such a case. Something truly strange and horrible happened when a group of explorers reached the beautiful valley. They never returned and scientists have put forward interesting theories suggesting unusual ancient events […]
New Species Of Softshell Turtle That Lived In North Dakota 66.5 Million Years Ago With Dinosaurs Discovered
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Scientists have identified a new species of softshell turtle that lived in North Dakota 66.5 million years ago at the end of the Cretaceous Period, just before the end-Cretaceous mᴀss extinction. It is one of the earliest known species of the genus, according to new research shared in the journal […]
Ancient Magical Bowls Inscribed With Spells And Other Rare Artifacts Seized In Jerusalem Raid
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Hundreds of ancient finds, including rare bone and ivory artifacts from the biblical period, were seized during an operation by the Antiquities Authority’s robbery prevention unit and the Lev HaBira police against a Jerusalem resident suspected of illegal trade in antiquities. The bowls were probably created in what is now […]