Category: Archeology & History
Rare traces of woad, madder, and pastel reveal secrets of 12th century textile dyes
Jerusalem Post “The three plants form the basis for primary colors. They were often combined to make other shades like green, orange, purple, and even black.” https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-839413
Read More3rd-century Roman mosaic finds its way home, thanks to local association
Jerusalem Post With support from the Nigrán City Council and crowdfunding, the Association for the Repatriation of the Mosaic raised €58,000 to purchase the piece. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-839412
Read MoreA 32-hours nightmare: Minute-by-minute reconstruction of the eruption that turned people into glass
Jerusalem Post The disaster began midday on August 24 or October 24, 79 CE, when Mount Vesuvius erupted, sending a cloud of volcanic fragments and gas into the air. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-839410
Read MoreUnderground ancient labyrinth, aqueduct found in Abarkuh, Iran
Jerusalem Post Situated within the “golden triangle” formed by Shiraz, Yazd, and Isfahan, Abarkuh is known for its historical sites, including an iconic 4,000-year-old cypress tree. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-839395
Read MoreDeadly ancient ‘Pluto’s Gate’ in Turkey still emits lethal gases in Turkey
Jerusalem Post During their excavation of the site in 2013, archaeologists reported witnessing several birds dropping dead after flying too close to the mouth of the passage. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-839393
Read MoreArchaeologists uncover vast Bronze Age fortress Dmanisi Gora in Georgia
Jerusalem Post Drone surveys revealed the fortress is over 40 times larger than previously thought, spanning more than 50 hectares. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-839391
Read MoreWorkers planned to drink it: 200-year-old ‘witch bottle’ with urine found in Cleethorpes
Jerusalem Post University of Lincoln student confirms bottle contained urine used to ward off evil spirits. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-839389
Read MoreOvernight heist: Ancient gold helmet and royal bracelets missing after museum blast
Jerusalem Post Stolen artifacts include 2,500-year-old golden Helmet of Coțofenești, significant Romanian treasure. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-839387
Read MoreHoard of silver Denarii from Nero, Claudius era found in British treasure hoard
Jerusalem Post Discovery suggests Worcestershire played a crucial role in Roman trade networks at the empire’s frontier. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-839262
Read More“Assassin’s Creed comes to life: Ancient Egypt exhibition opens at Dortmund’s Phoenix des Lumières
Jerusalem Post The exhibition uses 3D reconstructions from ‘Assassin’s Creed: Origins’ to recreate pyramids and temples. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-839259
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