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Colossal Ramesses II statue rediscovered after nearly a century

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A team co-led by a CU Boulder classics researcher has unearthed the upper portion of a huge, ancient pharaonic statue whose lower half was discovered in 1930; Ramesses II was immortalized in Percy Bysshe Shelly’s “Ozymandias.” In 1930, German archaeologist Günther Roeder unearthed the lower half of an enormous statue depicting pharaoh Ramesses II, also … Read more

1,500-year-old Buddhist temple unearthed in China

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A fascinating discovery has emerged from the heart of China’s Shanxi Province, where archaeologists have unearthed a Buddhist temple dating back to the illustrious Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534). Nestled within the Pingcheng District of Datong City, this ancient temple stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region. Positioned approximately 300 meters … Read more

3,300-year-old clay tablet provides new evidence of Hittite civil war and foreign invasion

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In a remarkable excavation near Turkey’s capital, Ankara, archaeologists have unearthed a clay tablet that offers a glimpse into a tumultuous chapter of ancient history. Dated back 3,300 years, the tablet portrays a harrowing foreign invasion of the once-mighty Hittite Empire, adding layers of complexity to our understanding of the region’s past. Discovered at Büklükale, … Read more

Researchers discover 2,000-year-old house during excavation in Malta

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Researchers and six eager students from the University of South Florida have unearthed a time capsule from antiquity during a riveting excavation in Malta, a Mediterranean gem steeped in history. Guided by the seasoned expertise of Davide Tanasi, a distinguished professor at USF’s Institute for Digital Exploration (IDEx), the team embarked on the Melite Civitas … Read more

Long-lost monastery of deer unearthed in Northeast Scotland

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A team of archaeologists, co-led by a researcher at the University of Southampton, has announced a significant discovery—the potential location of the lost Monastery of Deer in Northeast Scotland. This monastery is believed to be where the earliest written Scots Gaelic originated in the late 11th and early 12th century. The invaluable texts, Gaelic land … Read more

Archaeologists uncover bew evidence of Hyrcania’s remarkable history

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Archaeologists from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Institute of Archaeology recently conducted preliminary excavations at the ancient site of Hyrcania in the northern Judean Desert. This excavation followed an increase in activity by antiquities looters. Hyrcania is situated about 17 km southeast of Jerusalem and 8 km southwest of Qumran and the Dead Sea. It … Read more