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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...

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...

A "noteworthy" ring that dates back at least a thousand years was recently discovered close to the location mentioned. Scottish shore And it wasn't a seasoned archaeologist who made the discovery; instead, it was a self-proclaimed "dedicated volunteer" who unearthed this ancient piece of jewelry. John Ralph, a 68-year-old retired engineer, initially wanted to fill up his spare time. He mentioned, "After retiring, I came across a posting seeking volunteers for the Burghead dig." BBC Scotland My sister continues to live in Burghead, and since she mentioned it was intriguing, I decided to check it out. Consequently, I've enrolled in three separate excavations there, with each session lasting two weeks. The site presently under excavation is believed to have functioned as an important center of authority for the Pictish realm from around 500 to 1000 CE. Initially, Ralph experienced one astounding find after another; however, the resid...