Archeology

An ancient Roman laundry with a mosaic floor was discovered just steps from the Vatican, in the very center of Rome. The discovery was made during the construction of an underground pedestrian crossing, which will open for the Vatican anniversary next year. Previously, the emperor's residence was located in this area. The builders excavated a corridor with rooms on the sides. Archaeologists say that...

German archaeologists have discovered the skeleton of a man who lived approximately 6,800 years ago. Local residents nicknamed the ancient man Exinger because he was found in the Exing area in the Bavarian town of Eichendorf. Scientists believe that the deceased had a high social status. In that era, it was not yet passed down by inheritance - it had to be earned. The high social status is also...

The jawbone found by a British girl and her father on a beach in Somerset, England, belongs to a giant sea whale. It lived 202 million years ago and appears to have been one of the largest animals to ever exist on Earth. Researchers say that this creature belongs to the order of ichthyosaurs. And this is not the first bone of this species found. Marine reptiles ruled the world's oceans, while...

Gold coins 2,000 years old were found in the Tell Abrak archaeological complex, 50 kilometers from Dubai. Italian archaeologists are participating in the excavations. They say that gold coins have been discovered here for the first time. In addition to gold coins, archaeologists found the remains of houses built in the 1st century BC, temple ruins, two statues and an inscription in Aramaic. The Tell...

8,200-year-old cave paintings discovered in Argentine Patagonia. They are the most ancient of all found in South America. The discovery was made by Argentine and Chilean archaeologists when they explored the Huenulle-1 cave. Its area is 630 square meters. Almost 900 drawings were found here. They were made at different times. The find reflects the culture and communication methods of the people who...