Archaeologists have discovered a cave filled with hundreds of artifacts beneath the ruins of the Mayan city of Chichen Itza in Mexico, the lead researcher on the project said Monday, calling the find “incredible.” Continue reading “Cave of relics found under Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza”
Trading Route From Mesopotamia to Scandinavia during the Bronze Age
Spectacular green glass rods dug up in the ancient Egyptian city of Akhetaten and glass beads found in graves in Scandinavia, northern Germany and Romania, all originated in Mesopotamia, a new study has proven. The advanced analysis of the glass brings further proof to the existence of a vast trading system 3400 years ago, in which precious metals, amber and glass were exchanged. Continue reading “Trading Route From Mesopotamia to Scandinavia during the Bronze Age”
Bahrain’s ancient temples (the earliest circa 3,000 BC)
The Barbar Temple
The Barbar Temple is an archaeological site located in the village of Barbar, Bahrain, and considered to be part of the Dilmun (*) culture. Continue reading “Bahrain’s ancient temples (the earliest circa 3,000 BC)”
New Kingdom workshop uncovered in Gebel el-Silsila
The Swedish-Egyptian mission led by Dr. Maria Nilsson and John Ward (Lund University), found a New Kingdom sandstone workshop and several sculptures during excavations at Gebel el-Silsila archaeological site in Aswan. Continue reading “New Kingdom workshop uncovered in Gebel el-Silsila”
Νeolithic finds in the Prefecture of Drama, Macedonia, Greece
In this article we present the most official references for findings of the Neolithic period in the region of Drama. Continue reading “Νeolithic finds in the Prefecture of Drama, Macedonia, Greece”
Thracian Tombs in Bulgaria
In this article we present five Thracian funerary sites that were found in today’s Bulgaria. Continue reading “Thracian Tombs in Bulgaria”