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Archaeologists Excavations in Egypt have revealed a pyramid dating back approximately 2,200 years. Ancient Origins reported. Researchers The Israel Antiquities Authority and the Ministry of Heritage collaborated with volunteers from throughout Egypt to reveal this extensive structure. The site dates back to the latter part of the fourth century B.C. through the early second century B.C., a period marked by conflicts between the Ptolemies and Seleucids as they vied for dominance over ancient Palestine. Connected: Researchers Unearth Skeleton of Six-Fingered Shaman in Old Burial Site The pyramid was constructed using "manually worked" stone blocks and includes an underground station designed for trading purposes beneath the edifice. Inside the monument, researchers found exceptionally preserved wooden implements, fabrics, ancient Greek papyri, decorative beads, sewing pins, armaments, and bronze currency from both the era of the Ptolemy dynasty and that...

The city of St. Augustine -- featuring its ancient structures and imposing stone fortress -- stands as a lasting testament to Spain’s rich history in Florida, predating the existence of the United States by many generations. However, during the latter part of the 18th century, specifically over two decades, Great Britain held control of the area. Recently, archaeologists have unearthed some of the British occupation sites they had been searching for years. City archaeologists discovered a dry moat belonging to a British redoubt—a fortified military post—constructed in 1781 during their excavation efforts last autumn. The digging concluded recently within the Lincolnville district of the city, paving the way for the development of a new standalone house. During St. Augustine’s 20-year British occupation," explained city archaeologist Andrea White, "they constructed seven of these fortifications known as redoubts. However, none have been discovered through archaeolo...

New archaeological research is revealing that, more than a thousand years before Britain became part of the Roman Empire, it was part of an extraordinary Mediterranean-based trading network. Research conducted by archaeologists from five European nations indicates that approximately 3,300 years ago, the western Mediterranean island of Sardinia began transforming into a significant trade hub. This development ultimately connected locations such as Britain, Scandinavia, Spain, and Portugal in the west with areas including present-day Turkey, Syria, Israel, Cyprus, and Crete in the eastern region. A sequence of groundbreaking findings is uncovering, for the very first time, the extraordinary contribution made by this island—one of the planet’s most enigmatic ancient societies, referred to by archaeologists as the Nuragic civilization. And it is showing the remarkable way in which Britain seems to have contributed to that civilization's development. It's long been kno...

A hobbyist using a metal detector has made a discovery that has resulted in one of the biggest and most extensive collections ever found in the UK. Iron Age artifacts . After years of excavation work After its discovery in 2021, the hoard found near Melsonby Village contains more than 800 artifacts estimated to be at least 2,000 years old. Notably, numerous items within this collection are not typical day-to-day possessions. As per researchers from Durham University, The assortment indicates the existence of a affluent upper class from the Iron Age who were impacted by commerce and cultural interchange with ancient European societies. After thorough categorization and examination, the Melsonby Hoard Was discovered to contain various automotive components such as 28 iron wheels which probably fitted onto four-wheel carts and two-wheel carriages. However, these forms of transport were not typical for everyday use during the Iron Age in Britain, particularly considering certa...

Greek archaeologists have unearthed an enormous ancient tomb that served as a burial site for many years until it was converted into a sanctuary for healing rituals. Evidence suggesting this subsequent usage includes a golden signet ring depicting Apollo adorned with a "serpent of healing," along with miniature statues representing various human limbs such as fingers. The tomb was discovered in autumn 2024 in Chiliomodi, a town close to Corinth within the Peloponnese region of Greece, as reported on March 10 after translation. statement from the Greek Ministry of Culture Approximately T-shaped, the sepulchral construction featured a sizable burial chamber sized at 9 by 24.3 feet (2.7 by 7.4 meters). The entryway of the crypt was closed off with a stone resembling a doorway. According to specialists, due to the architectural design of the tomb, they hypothesize that it was built sometime within the Hellenistic era, spanning from 323 to 30 B.C. Within the primary ...

A recent study indicates that the first inhabitants of North America utilized wooden contraptions for moving items, and potentially humans as well, over 20,000 years ago. Scientists found drag marks resembling those of a sled next to ancient footprints at White Sands National Park in New Mexico, which could be oldest human footprint site in North America. The indigenous individuals who were part of the research indicated that the markings were created using a travois, consisting of two poles tied together to form a wooden structure, as stated in the study released in the January issue of the journal. Quaternary Science Advances . The Indigenous communities from the Great Plains region, which encompasses parts of present-day New Mexico, utilized travois dragged by canines (later replaced by equine species after colonization) for transporting their dwellings, household items, and various belongings during initial interactions with European settlers roughly five centuries ...

On the Cornish moors in southwestern England, there stands an enigmatic pile of stones and earth. Previously believed to be something specific, this location is now blanketed with grass. medieval livestock pen Constructed around 1000 C.E., scholars have now determined that the building dates back an additional 4,000 years—tracing its origins to at least 3000 B.C.E., which falls within the Neolithic era. Referred to as King Arthur’s Hall, this distinctive location can be found on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. The structure spans approximately 160 feet in length and 70 feet in width, with its walls consisting of 56 earthen-covered stones that were originally vertical but now mostly lean, lie horizontally, or have been covered over. There isn't another one like this anywhere. James Gossip , the chief archaeologist of the Cornwall Archaeological Unit , tells the Guardian As stated by Esther Addley, "Nothing constructed during that period or afterward in prehistory...

Archaeologists have unearthed a hidden colonial town. Amazon a rainforest with origins tracing back to the 1700s. According to Eduardo Neves, the director of the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography at the University of São Paulo, who headed the research team, the Portuguese colony had been depicted on certain maps before; however, its precise position remained unclear. "The site had been deserted, with the jungle reclaiming it, and many of the stones were taken away... We managed to map out the street plan of this city, which turned out to be quite an intriguing find," Neves stated, according to Brazilian media reports. Metrópoles . Brazil’s colonization started in 1500 when Portuguese explorer Pedro Álvares Cabral declared the territory as part of Portugal. Throughout the subsequent three hundred years, Portugal set up a comprehensive colonial governance system aimed at extracting Brazil’s abundant natural wealth, such as sugar, gold, and coffee, using...

I started my journey as a history hunter at the age of four, which all began with watching Indiana Jones. In the past, I would engage in fossil hunting, scouring my family’s farmland for artifacts. The items I discovered usually turned out to be fossilized shells or strangely formed rocks. However, it was through these experiences that my fascination with unearthing historical narratives truly began. When I turned 12, my grandmother gave me my first metal detector, which sparked my passion for history—especially the history of ancient Rome. There’s a Roman road near our farm in Suffolk where I often went detecting. It always felt as though I was traveling back in time when imagining those Roman soldiers marching down that very path. I'm employed at my family's butcher shop, yet my real enthusiasm lies with metal detecting and exploring historical sites. When I turned 16, I discovered my first Roman coin. It was a sestertius featuring Marcus Aurelius. Unearthin...

Experts examined a Jamestown headstone which was previously thought to be from an English knight, only to discover that it more probably originated in Belgium. The researchers initially connected the tombstone to an actual knight named Sir George Yeardley, though they were unable to verify this connection. Although it was previously recognized as a black marble gravestone, the investigation revealed that the material is actually black limestone containing embedded fossils, which link the stone to origins in either Ireland or Belgium. The earliest known "black marble" gravestone in the Chesapeake Bay area was probably intended for a knight. However, it seems this did not happen after all. marble , and it wasn't from America. A new study published in the Journal of International Historical Archaeology organizes everything. The headstone (dating back to 1627) is made of black limestone and probably originates from Belgium. This informatio...

An underwater archaeological mission in the Nile River near Aswan, Egypt, recovered a handful of long-lost artifacts. In the 1960s, as construction of the Aswan High Dam led to flooding in the area, UNESCO attempted to salvage relics but was unsuccessful when water inundated the land alongside the river. A number of recently discovered ancient carvings depicting pharaohs along with inscriptions may help illuminate the period from which they originated. A group of underwater archaeologists discovered fragments of old Egyptian relics that had been lying at the seabed. Nile River Since the region became inundated during the 1960s and 1970s. In the course of an underwater archaeological expedition project, Egypt The main river hosted numerous ancient rock carvings containing multiple inscriptions alongside illustrations of different scenes. Egyptian Pharaohs. According to a translation provided by the nation’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, they believ...

The Step Pyramid of Djoser one of the earliest Egyptian structures built from stone, and The iconic Stonehenge In England, some remarkable constructions from ancient builders stand out. However, approximately 1,000 years prior to their creation, Neolithic inhabitants in Spain erected an enormous stone chamber featuring a massive capstone weighing around 150 tons, which is roughly five times heavier than the aforementioned structure’s heaviest component. heaviest megalith at Stonehenge . Dating back to somewhere between 3600 and 3800 B.C.E., this ancient edifice, referred to as theصند Menga dolmen , was one of the largest European prehistoric stone structures. Additionally, based on an analysis featured in the journal Science Advances A week ago, it was built with an exceptional degree of scientific insight. "I have consistently marveled at the engineering prowess required to construct this dolmen," he states. Michael Parker Pearson , an archaeolog...