All articles tagged with #archaeological finds
In 2025, Scotland's top archaeological discoveries included a protective elfshot amulet, evidence of Neolithic feasts, a Bronze Age site in Shetland, a medieval village in the Borders, and signs of a Roman siege on a hillfort, revealing rich insights into Scotland's ancient history.
Workers installing gas lines in Lima, Peru uncovered eight mummies and pre-Inca objects, including funeral bales, dating back to ancient times. The gas company, Calidda, has been conducting excavations for the past 19 years and has uncovered over 1,900 archaeological finds, including textiles, pottery, and mummies. The discoveries highlight the rich history of the region, which has been occupied by various cultures for thousands of years.
Gas workers in Lima, Peru, uncovered eight mummies and several Pre-Inca artifacts while expanding the gas line system. The mummified bodies, believed to be from the pre-Inca culture called Ichma, were found wrapped in cotton cloth and tied with vines. The discovery adds to the more than 1,900 archaeological finds made by the gas company over the past two decades. Lima has a rich history spanning over 10,000 years, from Pre-Incan cultures to Spanish colonization.
Workers expanding the gas network in Lima, Peru, have uncovered eight pre-Inca funeral bales, including mummies, pottery, and textiles. Over the past 19 years, the excavation work has yielded more than 1,900 archaeological finds, revealing the rich history of the area. The recent discovery is believed to belong to the pre-Inca culture called Ichma, which existed from around A.D. 1100 until its incorporation into the Inca Empire in the late 15th century. The findings highlight the continuous occupation of the region by various cultures throughout history.
Archaeologists have discovered a 4,000-year-old sanctuary in Tiel, Netherlands, made of burial mounds and ancient offerings of human and animal bones that has similarities to Stonehenge. The site tracked the position of the sun on the solstices and was a significant place for performing rituals and burying the dead. The site has previously yielded significant archaeological finds, including the oldest bead ever found in the Netherlands, which proved that the region was in contact with far-flung civilizations.