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The Wiltshire thatcher, as seen on the cover of Led Zeppelin IV.

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The 1,900-year-old weapons were discovered inside a cave overlooking the body of water.

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Four 1,900-year-old Roman swords discovered inside Dead Sea cave

Archaeologists believe the weapons were seized from the Roman army and stashed in the cave by Judean rebels.

07/09/2023

Handout picture released by the Peruvian Ministry of Culture showing archaeologists holding pottery pieces found at a 3,000-year-old priest's tomb,

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Archaeologists unearth tomb of 3000-year-old priest in Peru

The finding took place in the area of Chota, Cajamarca province, where the Pacopampa archaeological project is being developed.

29/08/2023

Finding at Civita Giuliana villa throws light on lowly status of slaves in ancient world

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Archaeologists unearth slave bedroom in Roman villa near Pompeii

The discovery reveals the harsh reality of life for those dwelling in the lower echelons of society during the Roman period.

21/08/2023

The Italian Carabinieri discovered the remains of an Ancient Roman cargo ship full of "amphorae."

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Ancient Roman shipwreck found near Italian capital

A 2,000 year old ancient Roman cargo ship was found off the coast of Civitavecchia with many of its contents still intact.

31/07/2023

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Revealing the enigmatic burial of a female warrior on the Isles of Scilly

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Study identifies gender of 2,000-year-old warrior in ancient burial

A decades-long mystery regarding the gender of a warrior buried 2,000-years-ago on the Isles of Scilly - an archipelago off the Cornish coast, in southwest England - has finally been solved.

28/07/2023

Groundbreaking research reveals ancient spices' global trade nearly 2,000 years ago

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Archaeologists discover oldest evidence of "curry" outside of India

The spices discovered on stone grinding tools, unearthed in Vietnam, date back to at least 1,800 years.

26/07/2023

The recently-discovered mammoth tusk is believed to be over 400,000 years old, dating back to the pre-Ice Age era.

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Fossil hunters unearth 400,000-year-old mammoth tusk in UK quarry

During a routine visit to a quarry in Cambridgeshire, two palaeontologists made a spectacular discovery: an intact tusk from a Steppe mammoth.

17/07/2023

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Ancient Greek altar discovered in Sicily

Archaeologists believe the altar was used for family worship and dates back over 2,000 years at the height of Sicily's Hellenic period.

04/07/2023

In a groundbreaking discovery, the Loire Valley in France has revealed the oldest cave engravings known in the region, and possibly in all of Europe.

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Watch: Archaeologists find 57,000-year-old markings in French cave

In a groundbreaking discovery, the Loire Valley in France has revealed the oldest cave engravings known in the region, and possibly in all of Europe.

27/06/2023

An archaeologist excavates a pre-Hispanic mummy that was discovered next to a training field in the El Rimac neighborhood of Lima, Peru, Thursday, June 15, 2023.

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Mummy dating back 3,000 years found in Peru

The individual is thought to have been sacrificed on a temple site.

16/06/2023

Rare Viking treasure trove unearthed in Denmark

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Treasure trove of 1,000-year-old Viking coins unearthed in Denmark

What makes this find particularly rare is its connection to Viking King Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson, one of the last Viking rulers of Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and parts of Germany.

29/05/2023

Archaeologists uncover incredible ancient tomb in Peru's Chancay region

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Ancient tomb of Pre-Colombian Chancay culture leader found in Lima

Archaeologists have recently discovered the tomb of an elite figure from the pre-Hispanic Chancay culture at the Macaton funerary archaeological site in Peru.

23/05/2023

Two new skeletons found at Pompeii

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Pompeii's latest findings shed light on earthquake destruction

A recent Pompeii find reveals that the inhabitants' downfall wasn't just caused by the volcanic eruption, but by a devastating blend of the eruption and a simultaneous earthquake.

16/05/2023

Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci

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Italian historian claims to have finally identified Mona Lisa's bridge

An Italian historian has claimed to have identified the bridge depicted in the background of Leonardo da Vinci's enigmatic Mona Lisa painting.

04/05/2023

The remains of a pre-Inca individual unearthed at the Cajamarquilla Archaeological Complex in Cajamarquilla, Peru.

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Archaeologists unearth pre-Incan mummy with skin and hair in Peru

The mummy, which is believed to be between 800 and 1,200 years old, was found in an ancient mud urban centre called Cajamarquilla, located on the outskirts of Lima.

26/04/2023

New discoveries reveal the cause of Ludwig van Beethoven's death - here: the statue of the world famous composer in his birthplace Bonn

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What killed Beethoven? New research finds cause of composer's death

New research published in the journal Current Biology uses DNA sequencing to uncover that the great composer did not die from lead poisoning after all...

22/03/2023

An archaeologist unearthing a statue of the Sphynx near the Dendera Temple in the Qina (Qena) governorate.

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Egyptian archaeologists unearth smiling sphinx of Roman emperor

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a limestone sphinx statue with a "smiley face and two dimples" near the Hathor Temple. This is just the latest in a series of recent discoveries, shedding new light on Egypt's rich history.

07/03/2023

What was found inside a recently discovered 188-year-old time capsule box?

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188-year-old time capsule found in Slovakian church: What's inside?

Time they say is the great healer of wounds but it only serves to heighten suspense when a mysterious relic points to how we lived in the past.

02/03/2023

Turns out the Romans were a little kinkier than we thought...

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2000-year-old sex toy found at Roman fort in Northumberland

Researchers believe the only life-size Roman phallus discovered in the UK 30-years ago was probably used as a sex toy.

21/02/2023

Egypt discovers tombs and sarcophagus in new dig

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Egypt unveils new finds including two tombs and golden sarcophagus

Egypt unveils new discoveries including two tombs and gold-covered sarcophagus

30/01/2023