Archaeologists have reconstructed part of a colorful leopard painting that decorated the lid of an ancient Egyptian sarcophagus. Source: https://www.livescience.com/egyptian-leopard-sarcophagus.html
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Tomb of Rome’s mythical founder Romulus unearthed
A tomb that was buried thousands of years ago and revered by ancient Romans as the resting place of their city’s mythical founder Romulus has now been rediscovered beneath the Forum in Rome. Source: https://www.livescience.com/sarcophagus-romulus-discovered.html
Chernobyl’s Crumbling Sarcophagus, Built to Contain Deadly Radiation, Will Be Torn Down
Dismantling it will be “extremely complicated.” Source: https://www.livescience.com/chernobyl-sarcophagus-dismantling.html
An Ancient “Fast-Food” Counter And A 2,500-Year-Old High Priest
Archaeologists have discovered a well-preserved “fast food” counter in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. Around 150 thermopolia (or snack bars) have already been discovered around the city and they were primarily used by poor locals who didn’t have cooking facilities in their homes. Coarse bread with salty fish, lentils, baked cheese, and spicy wine… Continue reading An Ancient “Fast-Food” Counter And A 2,500-Year-Old High Priest