17th century treasure found in a German church
Restorers at a renowned Gothic church in Germany have unearthed a “massive fortune” hidden within the leg of a statue for nearly 400 years. The treasure — four bags containing coins from the…
3 million-year-old tools found in Kenya
The Homa Peninsula in Kenya, nestled within the East African Rift Valley, is often referred to as “the cradle of humankind.” This region has safeguarded countless traces of humanity’s earliest chapters beneath its…
Rare treasure trove of ancient coins found in Israel
A cache of ancient coins, over 2,000 years old and believed to have belonged to King Alexander Jannaeus—the second ruler of the Hasmonean dynasty that governed Judea in the final centuries before the…
2,100-year-old bird-shaped whistle found in Türkiye.
A 2,100-year-old soldier’s whistle, crafted from fired clay and designed in the shape of a bird, has been unearthed at the Oluz Höyük excavation site in Amasya. This remarkable artifact offers valuable insights…
Mummies with golden tongues and nails found in Al-Bahnasa.
In a remarkable discovery, a Hispano-Egyptian archaeological team has uncovered extraordinary human remains, including 13 tongues and golden nails, within tombs dating back to the Ptolemaic period in the historic region of Al-Bahnasa,…
The oldest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps.
Discovered in an ancient Roman cemetery in Nida, the predecessor of modern Frankfurt, this artifact features a Christian inscription dated between 230 and 270 AD, marking it as the oldest evidence of early…
Traces of 10,000-year-old rice beer found in China
A collaborative study has revealed evidence of rice beer production dating back approximately 10,000 years at the Shangshan site in Zhejiang Province, China. This groundbreaking discovery sheds light on the origins of alcoholic…
Sarcophagus of St. Nicholas discovered in Türkiye?
Archaeologists have uncovered a sarcophagus at St. Nicholas Church in Demre, Antalya, offering new insights into the rich history of this iconic site. The church, thought to be near the final resting place…
500-year-old Chinese inscription discovered in Israel
Archaeologists have unearthed a remarkable discovery on Mount Zion in Jerusalem—a fragment of a 16th-century porcelain bowl bearing a rare Chinese inscription. This find provides the earliest evidence of historical ties between China…
Researchers uncover potential new ancient human species
A researcher from the University of Hawaiʻi may have identified a new human species, Homo juluensis, potentially linked to enigmatic groups like the Denisovans—ancient human relatives whose stories remain partially untold. Professor Christopher…