Archaeologists in Sweden have unearthed approximately 40 petroglyphs on a rocky hillside in Tanum. These ancient rock carvings, dating back around 2,700 years, offer valuable insights into the lives of the region’s ancient inhabitants. TanumTanum is located on the Sweden’s western coast, bordering Norway.
Category: Archaeology
Stone Axes Unearthed in Oman Are More Than 300,000 Years Old
In Oman, archaeologists unearthed stone axes, eggshells, skeletal remains, and some rock carvings. Additionally, they discovered an ancient riverbed that provides clues about the region’s climate.1 The Institute of Archaeology of the Czech Academy of Sciences (CAS) in Prague recently concluded its third excavation
1040-year-old Viking Age Treasures Found in Denmark
Members of the North Jutland Detector Association in Denmark found two Viking Age treasures near the town of Hobro in the Northern Denmark region. Archaeologists believe that the coins in the treasures are about 1040 years old. HobroHobro is a town located in the
Funerary Architecture: Monuments and Structures
Funerary architecture is the study of structures that are designed and built to honor and preserve the dead. It encompasses a wide range of burial structures, from grandiose mausoleums to humble graves. Below, you will see the meanings of some of the commonly encountered
Roman Sanctuary Found in France Probably Dedicated to Mars
Archaeologists said the Roman sanctuary discovered in Brittany, a region in northwest France, may have been dedicated to the Roman god of war, Mars. They also found a small necropolis at the site. The discovery was made by archaeologists from French research institute IRNAP
Methods of Disposal of Human Remains
The methods of disposal of human remains and the rites practiced during burial vary between religions and cultures. Although inhumation and cremation are the most common disposal methods today, people have practiced many different methods since the Paleolithic. Inhumation Inhumation, one of the most
Roman Tomb Unearthed in Sagalassos Indicates People Used Magic to Protect from the Restless Dead
Archaeologists have unearthed a Roman tomb in Sagalassos. The finds indicate that people used magic to protect themselves from the restless dead. Archaeologists in Turkey have found a non-normative Roman tomb around 1900 years old and some items that seem to point to magical
Was the Sword Found in Japan Made to Fight Evil Spirits?
The large sword, found in a burial mound in Japan, may have been made to ward off and fight evil spirits, the researchers say. A team of archaeologists in Japan have unearthed a bronze mirror shaped like a shield and a large sword from
The 1900-Year-Old Roman Phallus May Be the Oldest Known Wooden Dildo
The Vindolanda phallus, unearthed in the north of England, may be the oldest known wooden dildo, according to a new study. The research paper, recently published online in Antiquity by Cambridge University Press, discusses new possibilities for what the Vindolanda phallus might have been
Brain Surgery or Ritual? Archaeologists Found a 3500-Year-Old Skull with Hole
A Bronze Age human skull unearthed during an excavation in northern Israel may indicate a failed brain surgery. Archaeologists had previously said they had unearthed the skeletal remains of two separate individuals and some grave goods in a tomb in the ancient city of