A team of researchers led by French marine archaeologist Franck Goddio has uncovered this unique artifact during excavations of the ancient harbor of Alexandria. The cup, which dates back 2,000…
Yara Souza from Orlando, Florida, is currently an archaeology intern at Newcastle University in the UK. During her very first excavation, she stumbled upon a rare medieval gold artifact. The…
During excavations conducted collaboratively by the Swedish Archaeological Service, the Västerbotten Museum, and the Skellefteå Museum, researchers uncovered a rare artifact on the Hedkammen ridge. This find showcases the exceptional…
Archaeologists have uncovered a gold ornament featuring a precious stone, likely a garnet, during routine excavations in the City of David—the oldest inhabited area of Jerusalem. The small diameter of…
Eight years ago, archaeologists uncovered a beautifully decorated deer antler dating back 7,500 years at the Strandvägen archaeological site in central Sweden. Now, thanks to cutting-edge technology, researchers have finally…
This small carved dog embodies the ancient Egyptians’ love for domesticated animals. The figure, measuring 18 centimeters in length, was crafted from ivory by an unknown artisan between 1390 and…
According to experts, an unknown artisan crafted an amulet around 3,800 years ago. As reported by the Israel Antiquities Authority, three-year-old Ziv Nitzan discovered the stone while walking along a…
A well-preserved helmet from Ancient Greece is set to become one of the most unique lots at an upcoming London auction. Experts predict this rare artifact will fetch between $72,000…
A discovery dating back around 7,000 years has taken archaeologists by surprise. It seems that the model for this ancient sculptor was an alien. Researchers uncovered the head of the…
During archaeological excavations in the town of Burghead, at the site of an ancient Pictish fort, amateur archaeologist John Ralph unearthed a unique ring featuring a red inlay. It may…
Evidence of this can be found in the markings from the time of Egypt’s most powerful king, depicted on an astonishing artifact that is over 3,000 years old (likely around…
A team of underwater archaeologists has uncovered a rare bronze dagger with silver rivets during excavations in the Kumludji area of Antalya. According to researchers, the artifact is approximately 3,600…
While working in his garden in Coventry, England, a 55-year-old geography teacher stumbled upon a small rectangular stone. It was later revealed that this artifact is over 1,600 years old.…
The head, likely part of a sculpture, is adorned with a snake-shaped helmet featuring an open mouth and a feathered headdress. This artifact is valuable as it sheds light on…
The discovery that a four-dollar vase from a thrift store turned out to be an ancient artifact of the Maya civilization has become a true sensation. Anna Lee Dozier from…
The exquisite Waltham pocket watch, crafted from 14-karat gold and engraved with “JJA,” once belonged to John Jacob Astor, a businessman, billionaire, influential figure in American bourgeois aristocracy, inventor, and…