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Construction worker discovers 1,500-year-old tomb complex in Syria
A construction worker uncovered a 1,500-year-old tomb complex while removing the rubble from war-torn ruins. The incredible ...
Archaeologists uncover gigantic Roman shoe at Magna Fort in England
Specialists believe the unusually large shoe belonged to a soldier of notably large build, uncommon in the archaeological ...
Ancient Christian tomb complex revealed beneath rubble from Syria's civil war
An Ancient Christian tomb complex dating back 1,500 years was discovered by a contractor who was clearing rubble beneath a destroyed house in Syria's Idlib province.
Archaeologists uncover 4,500-year-old baby rattles that reveal ancient parenting techniques
Recent research shows that parents have long looked for ways to keep their children entertained – including during the Bronze Age.
From Genghis Khan's Tomb To The Hanging Gardens Of Babylon — 9 Important Archaeological Sites That Still Haven't Been Discovered
Most historians believe that in the sixth century BCE, King Nebuchadnezzar II had the Gardens constructed as a gift for his wife, Amytis, who was homesick for her native Media (mo ...
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These 4,500-year-old rattles may be among the world’s oldest toys
A new study argues that ancient rattles unearthed in Syria aren’t musical instruments ... Gorris notes that similar rattles have been found at archaeological sites in the Americas—including ...
Archaeologists unearth Roman-era sarcophagus showing Greek gods in drinking contest
Archaeologists have unearthed a 1,700-year-old marble sarcophagus depicting Greek gods Hercules and Dionysus in a drinking ...