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science3 hours ago•7 min saved

Untouched 2,600-Year-Old Etruscan Tomb Unlocks Hidden Burial Secrets

Archaeologists from the SGARP project in central Italy uncovered a perfectly sealed 2,600-year-old Etruscan tomb with four skeletons and more than 100 artifacts, including bronze ornaments, iron weapons, and silver hair spools. Using modern techniques like ground-penetrating radar, the tomb remains intact and offers rare insight into Etruscan burial practices and social life; researchers will continue skeletal analysis as part of a university-led collaboration.

via Indian Defence Review|

#artifacts #burial-practices #etruscans

archaeology26 days ago•7 min saved

Oaxaca's 1,400-Year-Old Zapotec Tomb Unveils Pristine Murals and Guardian Glyphs

Archaeologists uncovered a 600 CE Zapotec tomb in San Pablo Huitzo, Oaxaca, revealing exceptionally preserved wall murals, guardian figures, and calendrical glyphs that illuminate elite ritual space and social hierarchy; found amid illicit excavation concerns, the site is under INAH oversight with conservation work ongoing and restricted public access.

via Indian Defence Review|

#archaeology #glyphs #guardian

world29 days ago•323 min saved

New Zapotec Tomb in Oaxaca Unveils 1,400-Year-Old Owl Guardian

Archaeologists have unearthed a 1,400-year-old Zapotec tomb in San Pablo Huitzo, Oaxaca, featuring elaborate carvings, murals, and a giant owl sculpture above the burial chamber—plus a sculpted head inside the owl’s beak—signaling the Zapotec view of night and death; the site, remarkably well-preserved, is being stabilized and studied by INAH and was hailed by Mexico's president as a landmark discovery.

via CNN|

#archaeology #oaxaca #owl

world5 months ago•2 min saved

Egyptian Underwater Discoveries Reveal Secrets of Cleopatra’s Era

Archaeologist Kathleen Martínez and her team believe they may have found a crucial clue to Cleopatra's tomb at Taposiris Magna, including a sunken port and a tunnel leading to the sea, potentially solving a 2,000-year-old mystery after two decades of search.

via Daily Express|

#archaeology #cleopatra #egypt

history6 months ago•3 min saved

Medieval Tomb of Gdańsk’s 'Lancelot' Discovered Beneath Ice Cream Shop

Archaeologists in Gdańsk, Poland, discovered a medieval tomb beneath an ice cream shop, featuring a carved limestone slab of a knight and a well-preserved skeleton, dating back to the late 13th or early 14th century, offering valuable insights into the city's medieval elite and craftsmanship.

via Indian Defence Review|

#archaeology #gdansk #history

archaeology6 months ago•2 min saved

Medieval Knight Lancelot's Tomb Discovered Under Polish Ice Cream Shop

Archaeologists in Gdańsk, Poland, discovered a 13th-century knight's tomb beneath an ice cream shop, featuring a rare carved limestone slab depicting the knight in armor, providing insights into the medieval elite of the city.

via Live Science|

#archaeology #gdansk #knight

world7 months ago•4 min saved

Peruvian Utility Workers Discover 1,000-Year-Old Pre-Incan Tomb

Utility workers in Lima, Peru, uncovered two pre-Incan tombs during gas line expansion, one containing 1,000-year-old remains linked to the Chancay culture, highlighting Lima's rich archaeological history and frequent discoveries during civil projects.

via Phys.org|

#archaeology #discovery #peru

archaeology7 months ago•6 min saved

Ancient Maya Ruler's Tomb Discovered at Caracol in Belize

Archaeologists in Belize have discovered the 1,700-year-old tomb of Maya ruler Te K’ab Chak at Caracol, containing a rare jadeite mosaic death mask, jade jewelry, and artifacts indicating early and complex interactions with central Mexico, shedding new light on ancient Mesoamerican diplomacy and society.

via The New York Times|

#archaeology #artifacts #belize

archaeology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Gold-Filled Tomb with Sacrificial Victims in Panama"

Panamanian archaeologists uncovered a 1,200-year-old tomb in the Coclé Province filled with golden treasures and victims of human sacrifice, including circular gold plates, gold belts, and various jewelry items. The tomb, dedicated to a chief who died in his 30s, also contained the bodies of other individuals believed to have accompanied him to the afterlife. This discovery is significant due to its unique multiple and simultaneous burials, shedding light on ancient Panamanian burial practices.

via Fox News|

#archaeology #gold-treasures #human-sacrifice

archaeology2 years ago•1 min saved

"China's Ancient Relic Trove Unearthed in Remarkable Tomb Discovery"

A well-preserved tomb dating back over 2,000 years has been unearthed in China, containing more than 600 relics. The tomb, known as "Guankou Western Han Dynasty Tomb No. 1," is the most significant discovery in the area, dating back to 193 B.C. during the Han Dynasty. The artifacts found in the tomb, including lacquerware, woodware, bambooware, pottery, bronzeware, and textiles, suggest that the tomb owner was a high-ranking official.

via CBS News|

#ancient-relics #archaeological-discovery #archaeology

archaeology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Unearthing a 2,600-Year-Old Tomb: A Wealthy Family's Remarkable Treasures Revealed"

Archaeologists in central Italy have opened a 2,600-year-old Etruscan tomb in the municipality of Montalto di Castro, revealing a collection of well-preserved ancient treasures. The tomb, found at the Vulci archaeological site, contained pottery, amphorae filled with Greek wine, utensils, cups, iron objects, ceramics, decorative accessories, and a bronze cauldron. The discovery suggests that the family buried in the tomb was likely wealthy. The complex structure of the burial site is also of significance to archaeologists and historians.

via Yahoo News|

#ancient-treasures #archaeology #etruscans

archaeology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Unveiling the Untouched: Archaeologists Discover Wealthy Family's 2,600-Year-Old Tomb"

Italian archaeologists have opened a 2,600-year-old tomb in Montalto di Castro, Italy, belonging to a wealthy Etruscan family. The tomb, found remarkably intact, contained a collection of pottery, amphorae filled with wine from Greece, utensils, cups, iron objects, ceramics, decorative accessories, and a bronze cauldron. The discovery provides insights into the wealth and burial practices of the Etruscans, who dominated Italy until the Roman Empire's expansion in the 4th century B.C. The tomb's complex structure and layout also intrigue archaeologists and historians.

via CBS News|

#archaeological-excavation #archaeology #etruscans

archaeology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Archaeological Discovery: 14 Skeletons Unearthed in Ancient Scottish Tomb"

Archaeologists have discovered an "incredibly rare" 5,000-year-old tomb on one of the Scottish Orkney Islands. The Neolithic-era tomb, considered a pinnacle of engineering in northern Britain, was largely destroyed in the 19th century. Only 12 such tombs have been found in Orkney. The excavation revealed a large stone chamber surrounded by six smaller rooms, where 14 articulated skeletons of men, women, and children were found, along with other human remains and artifacts. The tomb's preservation is remarkable given that much of its stone was used for building material.

via CBS News|

#archaeology #articulated-skeletons #excavation

archaeology2 years ago•1 min saved

Ancient Scottish Tomb Unveils 14 Skeletons

Archaeologists have discovered at least 14 sets of human remains inside a 5,000-year-old tomb on the Orkney Islands in Scotland. The rare findings, dating back to the Neolithic period, include skeletons of men, women, and children, with two found in an embracing position. The tomb, measuring nearly 50 feet in diameter, features a stone structure accessed through a 20-foot-long passage. Researchers plan to use DNA analysis to determine if the individuals buried were related or connected to other Orkney tombs used over generations.

via USA TODAY|

#archaeology #excavation #human-remains

religion2 years ago•2 min saved

Unveiling the Mystery: Exploring St. Matthew's Final Resting Place

On the feast day of St. Matthew, little is known about his life, despite his crucial role as the author of one of the four Gospels. Matthew, a tax collector, gave up his materialistic life to follow Jesus. While his subsequent career is unclear, ancient sources suggest he evangelized in Asia for at least 15 years. St. Matthew's body is believed to be in the crypt beneath the cathedral of Salerno, Italy, where a bronze statue of him by Michelangelo Naccherino sits above the altar. Legend has it that St. Matthew's intercession protected the city of Salerno from a pirate attack in 1544. Eastern Catholics and Orthodox churches celebrate St. Matthew on Nov. 16.

via Catholic News Agency|

#catholic-church #feast-day #gospel