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Findings From The First Temple Period Discovered In the City of David Corroborate A Biblical Event
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The research, which lasted almost a decade in the City of David National Park excavations, shows that extensive activity was carried out in Jerusalem by the 9th century BCE, already in the 10th century BCE, during King David’s reign. Credits: Israel Antiquities Authority Researchers from the Israel Antiquities Authority, Tel Aviv University, and the Weizmann Institute…
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Huge Unknown 7,000-Year-Old Vinca Settlement Found In Serbia?
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Scientists report the discovery of a previously unknown Late Neolithic settlement near the Tamiš River in Northeast Serbia. According to the team leader, Professor Dr. Martin Furholt from the Institute of Prehistoric and Protohistoric Archaeology at Kiel University, “this discovery is of outstanding importance, as hardly any larger Late Neolithic settlements are known in the…
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Mysterious Mythical Tree Connected To Strange Islands Found By Ancient Explorers
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Many myths and legends are often based on historical events. Archaeologists have discovered many mythical sites, and many more will be found soon. What is considered a myth today may be classified as history tomorrow. Numerous captivating myths and legends describe extraordinary lands populated by unique entities. These enigmatic places harbor exceptional and splendid varieties…
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North America’s First Languages Originate From Siberia
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A new study that integrates linguistic evidence with data from archeology and paleoclimatology reveals that the first languages in North America can be traced to two language groups that originated in Siberia. Credit: Adobe Stock – Bartek In recent decades, our understanding of the original inhabitants of North America, and subsequently Central and South America,…
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Evidence Of An Unknown Ancient Civilization In The Yucatan?
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – One of the most captivating and significant subterranean caves in Yucatan has been submerged for an extended period. The engravings on its walls depict large statues of animals, humans, and gods. Modern Maya people have engaged in intriguing discussions with archaeologists about these carvings, suggesting they are considerably older than commonly believed. These engravings were…
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Wasabi Plant Can Save Ancient Bio-Deteriorated Papyrus
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Preserving ancient documents from biodegradation has been a challenging task, but scientists have discovered that the Wasabi plant can protect papyrus from fungi and microorganisms. Originating from Japan, the Wasabi plant thrives naturally in mountain river valleys, particularly along stream beds. Its use as a culinary ingredient can be traced back to as early as…
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Fylgja – Norse Guardian Spirit Was Deeply Respected
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – In the beliefs of the Norse people, spirits were of great importance. Despite being invisible to the human eye, these spirits could reveal themselves in various forms, frequently by shape-shifting into animals. A Fylgja could shape-shift into any animal. Credit: Adobe Stock – yj Invisible to the naked eye, spirits can manifest themselves differently to…
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Wonderful Long-Lived Nymphs In Greek And Roman Mythologies
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Nymphs (in Greek “nýmphē”) were long-lived, wonderful female spirits of the natural world who were invisible to mortals but occasionally could be heard by humans. But what did these minor goddesses have in common? A nymph signed “Blanche Paymal-Amouroux (1860 – 1910)”. Wikimedia Commons – Public Domain They were divided into Oceanids, Nereids, Naiads, Dryads, Hamadryads,…
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Peculiar Unsolved Greek Mystery In New York
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Over a century and a half ago, something strange happened in New York. Initially, it seemed like just another everyday incident, but it quickly became an intriguing mystery that captivated journalists nationwide, leading to numerous articles in major newspapers. Despite the best efforts of the police and experts from diverse scientific fields, the enigma remained…
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Giant Spider Yokai Tsuchigumo Confronts Minamoto No Yorimitsu And Something Strange Happens
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Despite their generally small size, spiders are often feared by many people. The origins of arachnophobia, or the fear of spiders, have been debated for some time. Is the fear of spiders embedded into us as a species or a learned behavior influenced by cultural factors? A study by researchers from the Max Planck Institute…
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