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
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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
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
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
TikTok is Banned on Federal Government Phones in Belgium, So Why is TikTok Being Banned?
The Belgian federal government has banned TikTok on electronic devices used by government officials. So why is TikTok being banned? Belgian prime minister Alexander De Croo said on Friday, March 10, 2023, that the Chinese video-sharing application TikTok has been banned on computers and
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
Meteorite Crater Discovered in the Vineyard of a Winery
Scientists have discovered an ancient meteorite crater in the vineyard of a winery in the south of France. Our planet has been bombarded by celestial bodies and meteorites since the first moment of its formation. While some of these meteorites disappear while still in
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
With the Third Deadly Earthquake in Turkey, the Death Toll Rose to 42310, the 700-Year-Old Church was Demolished
On Monday, February 20, 2023, at 08:04 pm local time, six people died and many buildings were destroyed in the 6.4-magnitude earthquake that occurred in the Defne district of Hatay. Turkey experienced one of the greatest tragedies in its history due to the earthquakes