Category: Archeology & History
Fire-preserved artifacts unearthed from King Ashurnasirpal II’s temple in Nimrud
Jerusalem Post In 2016, Iraqi forces retook control of the site of ancient Nimrud, and since then, reconstruction efforts have been taking place in an attempt to repair the damage caused by ISIS. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-834814
Read MoreScythian “Phantom Horseman” burial among year’s top archaeological finds
Jerusalem Post The site resembles the Scythian burials described by Herodotus, including the “phantom horsemen”—vertically installed figures of people and horses sacrificed at the top of the Scythian king’s mound. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-834813
Read MoreStrangled son found by buried father: Genetic study reveals shocking human sacrifices in Peru
Jerusalem Post Adolescents were sacrificed to their close relatives during funerals of high-status individuals in the Mocha culture. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-834811
Read MoreFrom ancient Iran: The snake board game that time forgot, is now playable again
Jerusalem Post The game, discovered in 1977, includes a decorated wooden board featuring a snake motif, 27 carved pieces, and four uniquely shaped dice. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-834803
Read MoreFrom ‘Vulva Stones’ to a weaving sword: Graves reveal high-status of women in Viking society
Jerusalem Post Excavations revealed the graves of three highly respected and wealthy Viking women from the early ninth century. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-834800
Read MoreIstanbul is seeing a revival of Hammam culture
Jerusalem Post Many hammams are being restored to revive this age-old practice, becoming favorites among both tourists and locals. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-834678
Read MoreJust how far did the Roman Empire reach? Newly discovered soldier’s tomb supplies key evidence
Jerusalem Post The tomb is believed to belong to a soldier nicknamed “Flaccus,” whose name was deduced from the inscription “FLAC” carved on a bowl found among the funerary objects. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-834677
Read MoreCan you solve the riddle the Egyptian priestess faced to enter the next world?
Jerusalem Post Archaeologists uncover hidden 3,900-year-old tomb of Egyptian priestess in Asyut. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-834676
Read MorePhoenician shipwreck ‘Mazarrón II’ rescued after 2,600 years underwater
Jerusalem Post The ship, measuring 8.10 meters in length, is exceptional as one of the few complete Phoenician ships found to date. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-834675
Read MoreAdam Staples and friends unearthed a medieval coin hoard worth $5.6 million
Jerusalem Post The hoard includes coins depicting both William the Conqueror and Harold II, offering insight into the turbulent period following the Norman Conquest of England. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-834673
Read More