During a search in the Russian permafrost, an animal dating back at least 20,000 years was discovered, which is more than 80% preserved and completely wild. The woolly rhinoceros (Coelodonta antiquitatis) was once a common species throughout Europe and northern Asia.
Last September, in southwestern Germany, a team of researchers discovered teeth millions of years old that presumably belonged to an ancient Eurasian primate. However, after the discovery became public, a controversy arose over the interpretation of our earliest existence.
When King Tutankhamun’s tomb was first discovered and excavated in 1922, American archaeologist Howard Carter was stunned by the trove of countless valuable objects. Among the precious objects made of gold, silver, ebony and ivory, one object in particular caught the archaeologists’ attention: a condom-like object made of linen that contained the king’s own DNA. This discovery not only surprised researchers, but also raised many new questions about the life and culture of the ancient Egyptians.
The body of a mummy discovered by accident had been preserved in perfect condition for more than 700 years. Road workers stumbled upon an astonishing corpse belonging to a large-sized woman from the Mig dynasty of Cyprus.
The discovery In 1894, a team of excavators led by archaeologist Jacques de Morgan made a remarkable discovery at the...
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The world has a great variety of tales, mysteries and legends, and when we read or hear them, we travel to a different dimension. These stories are interesting for all lovers of good mysteries, and the story of the ship Octavius is very fascinating.
More than 300 bodies have been found buried in a large Welsh warehouse. Dyfed Archaeological Trust confirmed it had uncovered 307 graves during excavation work at the former Ocky White warehouse in Haverfordwest town centre. This comes as the trust prepares to wind down operations in what has become one of the most comprehensive archaeological digs in the town in its history.
In recent years, Egypt has become a source of wonder and amazement for archaeologists and historians alike, with each discovery made on Earth revealing new facets of a scientific civilization. One particularly astonishing discovery of this kind has captivated the world's attention.
Archaeologists have discovered a marine archaeological site from the Middle Ordovician Period dating back 462 million years at Castle Bank, Wales, according to a new study published Monday.