Category: Archeology & History
New study suggests 17th century Italians were cannabis users
Jerusalem Post Conducting their study on the crypt of 17th century Milanese hospital Ospedale Maggiore, researchers analyzed femoral bone samples from the remains of the hospital patients. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-784464
Read MoreResearchers find that hidden Poseidon temple is larger than previously assumed
Jerusalem Post In the future, the team wants to find out more about the dimensions of the sanctuary, and what its purpose was. There is also speculation as to what else lies beneath the earth in this location. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-784119
Read MoreExceptionally well-preserved 14th-century armor glove discovered in Switzerland
Jerusalem Post Only five 14th-century gauntlets have been discovered in Switzerland, none as well preserved as this Kyburg gauntlet, according to the Zurich cantonal infrastructure department. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-782968
Read MoreAccidental archaeological treasure: Workers stumble on medieval sword in Poland
Jerusalem Post The analysis of the sword revealed it to be from the Piast rule in the 10th century, the first ruling dynasty in Poland. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-782913
Read MoreStone balls worshiped in India revealed to be dinosaur eggs
Jerusalem Post Locals revered these rocks as divine manifestations and now scientists revealed their true identity: Dinosaur eggs. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-782350
Read MoreRare 2,550-year-old silver coin from Persian era uncovered in Jerusalem area
Jerusalem Post Dr. Robert Kool: “The rare find contributes information concerning the way trade was carried out.” https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-782504
Read MoreArchaeologists excavate ancient temple of Artemis in Greece
Jerusalem Post The 100 foot structure was home to a number of shocking finds, giving insight into the history of a cult dating back to the 7th century. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-782279
Read MoreIDF reserve officers discover an ancient mortar
Jerusalem Post Lt. Col. (res.) Yair Amitsur, the commander of the civilian frontline in Division 143, and Major. (res.) Eliashiv Buhbut, discovered the tool made of basalt, which weighs more than 10 kg. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-781162
Read MoreNew species of dinosaur discovered in Argentina
Jerusalem Post Named Sidersaura marae, a new species of long-necked herbivorous dinosaur was discovered in the province of Neuquén, Argentina. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-781131
Read MorePaganism to Christianity: Roman temple reveals ancient cultural blending
Jerusalem Post The forces that drove Rome to become Christian did not immediately transform the empire into an entity that practiced modern Christianity. It was a process. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-780980
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