Category: Archeology & History
What did Roman soldiers do when their chain mail required fixing? Head to a local craftsperson
Jerusalem Post Researchers from Czechia and Germany examined a 14-kilogram clump of ancient Roman mail armor discovered in 2012. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-833099
Read MoreHagia Sophia’s iconic dome to be disassembled for major restoration
Jerusalem Post Disassembly expected to begin in March or April, pending project approval. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-833095
Read MoreArchaeologists uncover earliest Christian inscription north of the Alps in Frankfurt
Jerusalem Post The ‘Frankfurt Silver Inscription’, a 3rd-century amulet, pushes back Christianity’s history in the region by 50 to 100 years. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-833093
Read MoreAn unexpected trove of antiquities found in hidden basement of an Athens store
Jerusalem Post The items date from the Geometric period (1100-750 BCE) to the Hellenistic period, up to 31 BCE. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-832950
Read More10,000 years ago, people were brewing rice beer in China
Jerusalem Post Fungal residues were found in higher concentrations in globular jars used for preparing alcoholic beverages. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-832945
Read MoreResearchers uncover cave pearls containing ancient artifacts in Ain Joweizeh spring tunnel
Jerusalem Post Out of the 50 cave pearls discovered, 14 contained ceramic fragments, and two contained ancient plaster. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-832936
Read MoreTen Commandments tablet: Ancient relic goes to auction
Jerusalem Post The slab’s text follows traditional Christian and Jewish biblical verses, though without the third commandment admonishing against taking the name of the Lord in vain. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-832889
Read MoreArchaeologists discover 2,500-year-old shipwreck near Sicily’s coast
Jerusalem Post The find includes amphorae, anchors, and household utensils. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-832786
Read MoreTAU researchers discover second-century BCE fortress at Ashdod-Yam
Jerusalem Post Excavations at Ashdod-Yam reveal a second-century BCE fortress destroyed in conflict, the Institute of Archeology at Tel Aviv University reported. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-832854
Read MoreResearchers uncover massive palace in ancient Assyrian capital Dur-Sharrukin
Jerusalem Post Magnetic survey uncovers five enormous structures, revealing complex urban environment beyond the palace. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-832785
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