Archaeologists have discovered a well-preserved 2,000-year-old chariot in the ruins of a wealthy Roman villa. Made from iron, bronze and wood, the cha… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/344250/ornate-roman-chariot-unearthed-at-pompeii…
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Stunningly preserved Roman chariot engraved with god of lust unearthed at Pompeii
An ornate four-wheeled chariot of iron, bronze and wood that archaeologists think was drawn by a team of horses in processions through Pompeii almost 2,000 years ago has been unearthed during excavations of a wealthy Roman villa. Source: https://www.livescience.com/chariot-unearthed-pompeii-astounds-archaeologists.html
Abandoned moonshine still linked to Al Capone uncovered in South Carolina woods
Archaeologists uncovered an illegal 1920s-era liquor still in South Carolina that may have been linked to Al Capone’s criminal empire. Source: https://www.livescience.com/hell-hole-swamp-al-capone-liquor-still.html
How archaeologists are using futuristic tech to uncover ancient cities
The secrets of long-lost metropolises are finally being revealed thanks to data archaeology. We could even learn more about why cities die out, writes Annalee Newitz Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24933220-200-how-archaeologists-are-using-futuristic-tech-to-uncover-ancient-cities/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
Mosque built decades after death of Prophet Muhammad found near Sea of Galilee
Archaeologists have discovered one of the oldest known mosques on record. Source: https://www.livescience.com/very-old-mosque-found.html
Mummies with gold tongues unearthed in Egypt
Archaeologists have unveiled the remarkable discovery of 2,000-year-old Egyptian mummies with gold tongues. The mummies were found in a series of rock… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/343569/mummies-with-gold-tongues-unearthed-in-egypt…
Rare purple textiles from the time of biblical kings found for the first time in Israel
Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered 3,000-year-old textiles stained with a valuable purple dye made from Mediterranean mollusks. Source: https://www.livescience.com/rare-purple-textiles-discovered-israel.html
Ruins of ancient fort, church and temple discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists have found the ancient ruins of a Roman fort, early Coptic church and Ptolemaic temple in Egypt. Source: https://www.livescience.com/fort-church-temple-ancient-egypt.html
Mummy with a gold tongue found in Egypt
Archaeologists have found a 2,000-year-old mummy with a gold tongue at an ancient Egyptian site called Taposiris Magna. Source: https://www.livescience.com/mummy-with-gold-tongue-discovered.html
Puppy prints and wall illusions found in 1,500-year-old house in Turkey
Archaeologists have discovered a fantastical-looking, 1,500-year-old house in Turkey that was decorated with illusory wall paintings and terracotta tiles on the floor with puppy prints and possible chicken decorations pressed into them. Source: https://www.livescience.com/ancient-house-turkey-puppy-prints.html