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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

"Unveiling Ancient Wonders: Egypt's Coastal Treasures and Secrets Revealed"

New discoveries have been made at the site of a sunken temple off Egypt's Mediterranean coast, including precious objects such as silver ritual instruments and gold jewelry. The temple to god Amun in the ancient port city of Thonis-Heracleion was where pharaohs received their titles of power. The archaeological excavations also revealed underground structures supported by well-preserved wooden posts and beams dating back to the 5th century BC. Additionally, a Greek sanctuary devoted to Aphrodite was discovered, indicating the presence of Greek settlers and mercenaries in the area. The city of Thonis-Heracleion was submerged due to rising sea levels and earthquakes, but was discovered by the European Institute for Underwater Archaeology in 2000.

via CNN|

#ancient-temple #archaeology #egypt

royalty2 years ago•1 min saved

The True Cost of the British Royal Family: Duchies, Diamonds, and Revenue Streams.

The duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall have provided £1.2bn in income for the British royal family since the queen took the throne in 1952, when adjusted for inflation. In addition to the duchies, the family has significant wealth tied up in treasures such as art, jewels, racehorses, and a stamp collection worth approximately £100m. The line between what is owned by the sovereign on behalf of the nation and what is owned by them personally is often blurred.

via The Guardian|

#duchies #ownership #royal-income

finance2 years ago•2 min saved

Pennsylvania Treasury to Auction Unclaimed Property, Including Gold Jewelry and Coins.

Pennsylvania Treasury is holding an online auction on April 12 and 13 to sell some of the unclaimed property in its vault, including gold and silver bars, gold coins, Morgan dollars, and various comic books and magazines. The auction is being held to make room for incoming items. Every piece of unclaimed property is held for at least three years, and auction proceeds remain available for the owner to claim at any time. Military decorations and memorabilia are never auctioned and remain in the vault for safekeeping until a veteran or their family is found.

via WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.|

#auction #finance #online