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archaeology1 year ago

"Unearthing Pompeii's Spectacular New Frescoes: A Glimpse into Ancient Roman Banquet Rooms"

Archeologists in Pompeii have uncovered stunning Roman frescoes in a banquet hall, depicting scenes from mythology including the Greek god Apollo trying to seduce the priestess Cassandra and Prince Paris meeting Helen of Troy. The frescoes, among the finest at the site, are being protected with temporary roofing and plaster glue. Other recent discoveries include a smashed fresco puzzle, skeletons of possible trapped slaves, and a frozen-in-time construction site, shedding light on the lives of the city's inhabitants before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

via CBS News|
#archaeologist#archaeology#art
historyarchaeology1 year ago

"German World War II Bunkers Uncovered in Belgian Nature Restoration Project"

During a nature restoration project in Belgium, World War II bunkers, trenches, and other structures built by the German army were unearthed, including intact bunkers, brick trenches, and a water well. The site, known as Director-General Willemspark in Heist, Belgium, was previously a military stronghold during both World War I and World War II. Archaeologists supervised the excavation and mapped the findings, which were then covered with sand for preservation. The discovery sheds light on the area's war history and the attempts to erase it after the wars.

via CBS News|
#archaeologist#belgium#bunkers
archaeology1 year ago

"Mysterious 1,800-Year-Old Roman Statue Discovered in UK Parking Lot Construction"

A mysterious Roman statue depicting the marble head of an aristocratic Roman woman was unearthed at an England construction site during parking lot construction on the Burghley Estate. The statue, dating back to the first or second century, was found buried and has been cleaned and repaired for display at the estate. The origins of the priceless artifact remain a complete mystery, with theories ranging from a bungled robbery to being discarded, and it will be showcased alongside other sculptures purchased by the Ninth Earl of Burghley when the estate opens for the 2024 season.

via CBS News|
#ancient-statue#archaeologist#archaeology
technology1 year ago

"Revolutionizing Archaeology: Advancements in Technology Uncover Ancient Secrets"

Archaeologists in Naples, Italy are using breakthrough technology that employs particle physics to explore ancient burial chambers without the need for excavation. By utilizing subatomic particle detectors, physicists can see through hundreds of feet of rock to reveal hidden chambers and artifacts. This technology, which tracks and counts muons to create three-dimensional models of inaccessible spaces, is also being used to peer inside the pyramids in Egypt, chambers beneath volcanoes, and even treat cancer, marking a new era in archaeological exploration and medical diagnostics.

via CBS News|
#ancient-burial-chambers#archaeologist#italy
paleontology1 year ago

"Moroccan Mine Yields Fossil of Nightmarish Sea Lizard with Dagger-Like Teeth"

Fossils of a new prehistoric marine lizard species, named Kinjaria acuta, have been discovered in Morocco. Estimated to be about 25 feet long, the creature had a skull roughly the size of a contemporary orca and is believed to have been an apex predator 66 million years ago. The species, a mosasaur, had a "demonic" appearance with teeth like knives and is thought to have inhabited the eastern Atlantic Ocean near Morocco. The discovery suggests a diverse marine fauna in the Late Cretaceous period, with other large predatory creatures potentially coexisting in the same region.

via CBS News|
#archaeologist#fossil#kinjaria-acuta
archaeology2 years ago

"Oldest Danish Writing Found on Iron Knife, Archaeologists Say"

Archaeologists in Denmark have discovered a small iron knife with runic letters dating back almost 2,000 years, making it the oldest trace of writing found in the country. The five runic letters spell out the word "hirila," meaning "small sword" in the Proto-Norse language, and the knife will go on display at the Montergarden museum. This discovery sheds light on the development of the oldest known language in Scandinavia and how people interacted with each other during that time.

via CBS News|
#ancient#archaeologist#archaeology
archaeology2 years ago

"Ocomtún: Unveiling the Ancient Secrets of a Newly Discovered Maya City"

Archaeologist Ivan Šprajc has discovered a long-lost Maya city called Ocomtún in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. This city, which was previously unknown, is home to numerous pyramid-shaped structures and was likely inhabited between 600 and 800 CE. The discovery of Ocomtún sheds light on the mysterious collapse of the Maya civilization and provides valuable insights into their daily life and urban planning. The city's location in the virtually impenetrable Balamkú Ecological Conservation Zone highlights the power of Lidar technology in uncovering ancient Maya sites. The rediscovery of Ocomtún may reveal important information about Maya migration patterns and the reasons behind the abandonment of their settlements.

via BBC|
#archaeologist#archaeology#lost-city