Category: Archeology & History
Archaeologists uncover underground tunnels beneath Mexican city associated with the god of death
Jerusalem Post Archaeologists confirmed the existence of a network of underground chambers and tunnels beneath the ancient city of Mitla in Mexico, a site known for its association with the Zapotec. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-826619
Read MoreChinese Scientists Discover World’s Smallest Dinosaur Eggs, Shedding Light on Theropod Evolution
Jerusalem Post Researchers identified a new species, Minioolithus ganzhouensis, shedding light on theropod evolution in the Late Cretaceous. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-826428
Read MoreNational Geographic team finds Andrew Irvine’s boot on Mount Everest after 100 years
Jerusalem Post Discovery may help solve the mystery of whether Irvine and Mallory reached the summit in 1924. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-826427
Read MoreGrand Egyptian Museum opens 12 exhibition halls in trial operation
Jerusalem Post On Wednesday, the museum opened its doors to visitors as part of a trial run, with plans to welcome 4,000 visitors per day, both local and international. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-826426
Read MoreDNA analysis links medieval skeleton found in well to events in the Sverris Saga
Jerusalem Post The saga recounts that during a raid on Sverresborg Castle near Trondheim, attackers threw a dead man into the well to poison the main water source. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-826425
Read MoreArchaeologists use drone-based LiDAR to uncover medieval Silk Road cities in Uzbekistan
Jerusalem Post The settlements, Tashbulak and Tugunbulak, are among the largest ever documented in the mountainous parts of the Silk Road, playing a strategic role in trade and iron production. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-826424
Read MoreArchaeologists uncover richly decorated House of Phaedra in Pompeii adorned with erotic frescoes
Jerusalem Post Despite lacking a traditional atrium, the house’s lavish frescoes rival those of grander homes, highlighting changing Roman architectural norms. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-826422
Read MoreEgyptian archaeological expert launches petition to repatriate Nefertiti bust from Germany
Jerusalem Post The petition reads: “This unique bust, with its historical and aesthetic value, is currently in Germany. Now is the time for its return to Egypt.” https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-826421
Read MoreAncient purple fabric found in Vergina tomb may be Alexander the Great’s sacred tunic
Jerusalem Post The findings, published in the Journal of Field Archaeology, have the potential to rewrite history by challenging previous beliefs about the contents of Tomb II. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-826420
Read MoreWas literacy important in the biblical Kingdom of Judah? Expert offers answers
Jerusalem Post Questions related to literacy in ancient times are not an exclusive prerogative of academic studies on the Israelites. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-826336
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