Archeology

May 28, 2020

Ancient Roman Mosaic Is Discovered in Pristine Condition Under a Vineyard in Italy

Thanks to Italy's rich history, if you dig a little bit you're sure to find something special—even in unexpected places. This was made clear in Verona, where the city has been excavating a privately owned vineyard since the fall. And now, their hard work has paid off as archaeologists have uncovered a pristine mosaic floor dating back to the 1st century CE.

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October 25, 2019

3,000-Year-Old Egyptian Mummies Found Inside 30 Well-Preserved Coffins

Egypt continues to dig up striking ancient artifacts, as demonstrated by the incredible discovery of thirty pristine wood coffins dating back 3,000 years. Once opened, archaeologists found that the beautifully decorated coffins contained perfectly intact mummies. The coffins were discovered in Luxor at El-Assasif cemetery. This necropolis on the west bank of the Nile River was once part of Thebes—the royal capital of Ancient Egypt.

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August 6, 2018

Japanese Archaeologists Dig Up Jar Filled With Over 200,000 Bronze Coins

Archaeology is like a treasure hunt where the prizes are pieces of information from the past, and Japanese archaeologists recently hit the jackpot. They discovered a jar filled with coins belonging to a medieval samurai. The ceramic jar was found in the Saitama Prefecture north of Tokyo and is one of the largest hauls of medieval coins discovered in the country.

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July 14, 2017

3,500-Year-Old Unfinished Obelisk Reveals Incredible Engineering of Ancient Egypt

Lying as a sleeping giant in a bed of granite, the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, Egypt is an incredible look at the building methods of these monolithic monuments. It would have measured about 137 feet (42 meters) if completed and is estimated to weigh around 1,200 tons.  It's thought that the female pharaoh Hatshepsut commissioned the work during the 18th dynasty, more than 3,500 years ago. Just what are obelisks?

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