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Mysteries Of The Old Kingdom – Unknown Rock-Cut Tombs With False Doors And Artifacts Unearthed In Aswan’s Qubbet El-Hawa Necropolis
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Qubbet el-Hawa, also known as the “Dome of the Wind,” is a significant archaeological site situated on the western bank of the Nile, opposite Aswan. It serves as a burial ground for ancient nobles and priests from Egypt’s Old and Middle Kingdoms. Three rock-cut tombs were found at the Qubbet el-Hawa necropolis. Image credit: Supreme Council…
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Ancient Ruins Of Tiwanaku Palaspata Temple – Discovered In Andes
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – An ancient society located near the southern shores of Lake Titicaca in present-day Bolivia, known as Tiwanaku, was once among the most influential civilizations on the continent. The surface of the temple contained numerous fragments of keru cups. The cups were used for drinking chicha, a traditional maize beer, during agricultural feasts and celebrations and…
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Mysterious Ancient Warrior With 12 Toes Puzzles Archaeologists
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists are often ready to embrace the unexpected, a fascinating aspect of their field. The thrill of uncovering something extraordinary from thousands of years ago is unforgettable for many scientists. Yet, some discoveries stand out as particularly curious, like the one we’re exploring today. During an excavation at a cemetery in Spain, archaeologists unearthed intriguing…
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DNA Reveals Poland’s First Kings May Have Scottish Origin – New Study Challenges Existing Myths
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The House of Piast was the first historical ruling dynasty of Poland. For nearly ten years, scholars have actively debated the origin of the Piasts, who were Poland’s first recorded royal dynasty. Statue of Mieszko I of Poland in the Poznań Cathedral’s Golden Chapel. Image credit: Roland von Bagratuni – CC BY-SA 2.5 This influential…
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Previously Assumed Turkic Origin Of The European Huns – Refuted; They Had Ancient Siberian Roots
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The European Huns had Paleo-Siberian ancestors and did not descend from Turkic-speaking groups. A recent linguistic study presents a new evidence to demonstrates a common Paleosiberian language among the European Huns and their Asian ancestors. On the Yelogui River, a tributary of the Yenisei River in Siberia, a few speakers of a Yenisei language, Ketic, still live…
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Mysterious World Of Ancient Dwarves
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The idea that dwarves walked the Earth in ancient times should not be surprising. Considerable evidence suggests that beings of very short stature existed in various parts of the ancient world. For example, many Native American legends tell of beings commonly referred to as the Little People. These tiny beings are described as spirits, magicians,…
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Unique Viking Silver Treasure With Beautiful Jewelry And Rare Coins Found In Täby Outside Stockholm, Sweden
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists have investigated a significant Viking farm and burial ground located in Täby, near Stockholm, in Sweden. During this exploration, they uncovered the remains of 34 buildings and approximately 1,450 artifacts. Among these findings is a distinctive buried silver treasure that includes exclusive silver arm and neck rings, a silver amulet, pearls, and coin pendants.…
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Unique Finds Uncovered In The Necropolis Of Harbor City Of Dromolaxia-Vyzakia, Cyprus
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – An international team of archaeologists led by Professor Peter M. Fischer of the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has unveiled three chamber tombs (the 14th century BC), pottery, tools, and personal adornments, offering invaluable insights into the burial customs practiced in the necropolis of the Late Cypriot city-port Dromolaxia-Vyzakia. Egyptian scarab of ivory – 18th Dynasty,…
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LIDAR Discovers Huge, Sophisticated Ancient Native American Farming System In The Sacred Anaem Omot Area In Michigan
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, known for its cold climate, short growing season, and dense forests, presents considerable challenges to farming. However, recent LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) research has revealed evidence of intensive agriculture by ancestral Native Americans at the Sixty Islands archaeological site, located along the Menominee River. This discovery identifies it as the most extensive…
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Puzzling Connection Between Fairies, Ghosts And Ancient Civilizations Revealed
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Have you ever considered the possibility that little people, fairies, and ghosts might truly exist? Imagine if fairies were more than just myths. Recent research reveals a captivating connection between folklore and ancient human history, suggesting that fairies, often regarded as nature’s guardians, may have coexisted with ancient civilizations. Our ancestors firmly believed in their…
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