Painted Wooden Saddle Discovered in an Ancient Tomb in Mongolia Represents Earliest Evidence of Modern Horse Riding

Medicine & Technology Dec 08, 2023

A rare wooden saddle discovered in Mongolia is the oldest of its kind. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Bodies of 2 Elite Bronze Age Brothers Who Died From Mysterious Disease Discovered in an Ancient Tomb in Israel

Feb 23, 2023

The grave of two Bronze age brothers was found in an ancient tomb in Israel. Read the article for the full story.

Ancient Tombs Hidden Under Notre Dame Paris, Excavated with Well-Preserved Coffins, Ancient Artifacts

Mar 17, 2022

The Notre Dame cathedral's reconstruction is still ongoing following the 2019 fire. Read on to know what experts found underneath the church.

Over 100 Japanese Burial Mounds 'Kofun' Captured in a Satellite Imaging; Keyhole-Shaped Tombs Designed to Face Rising Sun

Jan 21, 2022

University of Milan captured satellite images of over 100 Japanese burial mounds or Kofuns scattered across the country. Each of the tombs were oriented to face the rising sun everyday of the year as tribute to the sun goddess Amaterasu.

Rare Leather Armor With 5,000 Fish-Like Scales Unearthed in 2,500 Year-Old Chinese Cemetery

Jan 12, 2022

A new study discovers a rare leather scale armor from the famous Yanghai tombs in China.

Ancient Egyptian Artisans and Creations Discovered First-Ever in Tomb of Female Pharaoh; Graveyard Built Through Team Effort of Various Painters and Sculptors

Nov 17, 2021

A research of the art in pharaoh Hatshepsut's tomb revealed some of the unknown artisans of ancient Egypt, who also built many artworks of the civilization through a team effort.

Ancient Birds, Bats & Other Animals Painting Found On The Wall Of 4,000-Year-Old Tombs In Egypt

May 10, 2017

A team with Macquarie University's Australian Center for Egyptology is recording the art drawn on the walls of a group of 4,000-year-old tombs at Beni Hassan in Egypt. The artwork shows depictions of numerous creatures, including a pelican, seen here

Archaeologists Discovered 1,700-Year-Old Roman-Era Underground Temple

May 10, 2017

Archaeologists successfully discovered a 1,700-year-old roman-era underground temple, which is said to belong to Mithra religion.

Ancient Greek Treasure: Archaeologists Discovered 1500 Years Old Burial In Inner Mongolia

Apr 13, 2017

The excavation of six tombs in a 1,500-year-old, looted cemetery in Inner Mongolia has yielded a coffin containing a body covered in silk, and a silver bowl decorated with images of the Greek gods Zeus, Hera, Aphrodite, and Athena.

Archaeologists Unearthed 3,800-Year-Old Tomb Of An Ancient Egyptian Woman In Intact Position

Mar 28, 2017

A research team has found the mummified body of Lady Sattjeni from Qubbet el-Hawa. The tomb was about 3,800 years old but it was in intact condition.

1,000-Year-Old Chinese Tomb Reveals Colorful Fashion During Liao Dynasty

Mar 15, 2017

A circular tomb decorated with colorful murals dating back to Liao Dynasty about 1,000 years ago was discovered in Datong City, Northern China.