Tagged: archeology

Megaliths of 11 thousand years old were found in Turkey

Stunning depictions of human figures and heads have been found in what is considered one of the most important settlements of the Neolithic period. The discovery in Karahantepe, in the southeastern province of Sanliurfa (Turkey), reveals the artistic ability of the people who lived here...

Traces of a civilization unknown to science discovered in Tibet

Members of a scientific archaeological expedition in China discovered ancient rock carvings while exploring the Namtso Lake area in Tibet. Stone tools and tombs were also found near the drawings. Experts are convinced that these artifacts may indicate the existence of a mysterious ancient nomadic...

Egypt’s ‘Indiana Jones’ at Center of Archaeology Uproar

The political upheaval in Egypt has thrown Egyptian archaeology into a state of uncertainty — expeditions have been disrupted and Zahi Hawass, the head of the country’s antiquity council, is now coming under fire from protesters. Known for his flamboyant style – including an Indiana...

Archaeology’ Picks the 10 Most Important Finds of 2009

Best known for the over-the-top jewelry their rulers wore to their own funerals, the Moche of northern Peru (A.D. 100-800) are the subject of intense debate over how they governed themselves. Were the Moche a collection of squabbling city-states, each in its own valley, or...

Three world mysteries that challenge history and archaeology

We start off with the Mosaic lines of China, these strange lines are located at the coordinates 40 ° 27’28 .56 “N, 93 ° 23’34 .42” E. Information regarding these mysterious lines is very limited and the lack of scientific study has caused these mysterious...

The Forbidden timeline of Earth’s History according to the Anunnaki

Based on numerous archaeological discoveries: artifacts, records and monuments found in the past by experts, it is believed that the Anunnaki (Sumerian: “those who came down from the heavens), an extremely advanced civilization from an elusive planet in our solar system, came to Earth, landing...

15 things you should know about the Aiud Aluminium wedge

It is true that archaeology can provide answer for countless questions that have been raised throughout history with findings, but some of these discoveries actually raise more questions then they answer and the Aiud Aluminium wedge is certainly one of those discoveries. The artifact has...