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Archeologists in Israel discovered a biblically significant moat that divided Jerusalem into two parts hidden beneath a parking lot in the City of David. 

The manmade trench — researchers have sought answers on its existence for 150 years — was “one of the monumental fortifications that protected the kings of Jerusalem,” according to the Israel Antiquities Authority, the agency in charge of the dig at the Givati Parking lot.

It is a 3,500-square-foot site that, until about 15 years ago, was used for cars and visitors seeing the Western or “Wailing Wall” of Jerusalem....

‘Monumental’ 3,000-year-old discovery with biblical origins found under parking lot

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Archaeologists have just discovered evidence of a “previously unknown” ancient culture that had been lost to the sands of time.A team of experts discovered 30 rock art sites dating back thousands of years in Venezuela’s Canaima National Park. But the most exciting part of the find was realising that its creators belonged to a never-before-seen civilisation.The newfound art "represents a new culture previously unknown," the team’s lead José Miguel Pérez-Gómez, of Simón Bolívar University in Caracas, told Live Science.The pictograms and petroglyphs include simple depictions of leaves and stick figure drawings of people, as well as star-shaped patterns and other...

Archaeologists unearth 4,000-year-old art from never-before-seen culture

There’s much we may never know about our earliest ancestors, like why we started to walk upright and how we managed to create structures that seem to defy the engineering capabilities of the time.Stonehenge remains one of these great mysteries, with experts around the world divided over why exactly the prehistoric monument was built.Now, to add to this age-old confusion, it has emerged that a similarly enigmatic stone structure has been found beneath the waters of Lake Michigan in the US.Not only that, but this underwater creation is around 5,000 years older than its British counterpart.The site was discovered in...

Strange 'Stonehenge' discovered in US lake that's 5,000 years older than the British landmark

Teotihuacan, an ancient Mesoamerican city located in the Teotihuacan Valley of Mexico, is renowned for its impressive pyramids and unique urban layout. A recent study conducted by Ismael Arturo Montero García from the University of Tepeyac (UT), in collaboration with the National School of Anthropology and History (ENAH), suggests that the Pyramid of the Moon served as the astronomical orientation axis of Teotihuacan. This marks a significant shift from previous research that primarily focused on the Pyramid of the Sun.

Archaeologists reveal astronomical secrets of Teotihuacan’s Pyramid of the Moon

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Researchers studying an underwater city in Italy say they have found an ancient mosaic floor that was once the base of a Roman villa, a discovery that the local mayor called "stupendous." The discovery was made in Bay Sommersa, a marine-protected area and UNESCO World Heritage Site off the northern...

Archaeologists make stunning underwater discovery of ancient mosaic in sea off Italy

Archaeologists have uncovered what they believe to be signs of prehistoric life in Faversham in Kent. The Kent Archaeological Society believes it has found a burial site dating back between 1,500 and 3,000 years at Lees Court Estate. The discoveries from the dig include flint chippings produced by tool making,...

Archaeologists uncover signs of prehistoric life

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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The excavation is one of the many carried out in the City of David National Park to help expand and reassess the understanding of history and biblical accounts of the ancient city.

Archaeological dig in Jerusalem finds fortifications believed to be from time of King David: See the photos

A marble head of Zeus has been unearthed in the ancient city of Aphrodisias, located in the Geyre neighborhood of Karacasu district in Aydın province, western Türkiye. The announcement was made by Türkiye’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, who described the find as “a unique discovery in Aphrodisias.”

Marble head of Zeus unearthed in ancient city of Aphrodisias

Roman crucifixion was not only a method of execution but also a powerful deterrent used by the Romans. This brutal punishment was reserved for slaves, pirates, and enemies of the state. It symbolized ultimate disgrace and deterrence, showcasing the might of Roman law and order. Crucifixion involved nailing or binding the victim's hands and feet to a large wooden cross, leaving them to hang until death, which could take days. This form of capital punishment was designed to be as slow, painful, and humiliating as possible. Understanding these 15 facts about Roman crucifixion offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of ancient justice systems and the lengths to which authorities would go to maintain control and instill fear among the populace.

15 Facts About Roman Crucifixion

Through a basement door in southeastern Turkey lies a sprawling underground city -- perhaps the country's largest -- which one historian believes dates back to the ninth century before Jesus Christ. But "pagans, Jews, Christians, Muslims, all these believers contributed to the underground city of Matiate," Yavuz said.

Ancient secrets unearthed in vast Turkish cave city

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New Orleans, LA

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In January 1811, Charles Deslondes, a slave living on a plantation in the German Coast Region of the Louisiana Territory led a small army of slaves in an uprising. Marching in military formation toward New Orleans, the army killed at least two people and burned plantation buildings and fields. Louisiana Militia ended the rebellion, which ultimately led to the brutal deaths and treatment of participants in the uprising and the tightening of Slave Codes.

Slaves Brutally Mutilated After Uprising on Louisiana’s German Coast

Food is essential for survival, and people have long wondered about the diets of our ancient ancestors. With limited resources and fewer developed recipes, their meals were likely simple. According to Science News, protein and food residue from 8,000-year-old ceramic bowls have revealed the dinner menus of Neolithic people. Agriculture...

Residue found in bowls reveals what Neolithic people in Europe ate 8000 years ago

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Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery at the City of David in Jerusalem’s Walls National Park. A massive moat discovered in the Givati Parking Lot excavations at the City of David in the Jerusalem Walls National Park at least nine meters deep and 30 meters wide, has been unearthed, solving a 150-year-old mystery: Who divided Jerusalem into two? This formidable fortification likely separated the upper city, home to the temple and palace, from the lower city, providing crucial protection.

Jerusalem’s Ancient Defenses: 150-Year Quest Reveals Royal Fortress in City of David

A recent study of rock art in the Colombian Amazon provides new insights into the complex relationships between the region’s earliest settlers and the animals they encountered. The research, published in the Journal of Anthropological Archaeology, focuses on the Cerro Azul site in the Serranía de la Lindosa, a region adorned with thousands of ochre paintings on rocky outcrops.

12,500-year-old rock art in Colombian Amazon reveals complex human-animal relationships

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Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a ceremonial temple dating back 5,000 years beneath a sand dune in Peru following a nearly month-long excavation. Knewz.com has learned that the archaeologists have also found the skeletal remains of three adults at the site. The discovery was made at the Los Paredones de la Otra Banda-Las Ánimas […]

Archaeologists Discover 5,000-Year-Old Ceremonial Temple Site Beneath Peru Sand Dune

Reno, NV

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A stegosaurus skeleton known as "Apex" was recently sold at auction for $44 million. It has sparked a debate over whether private buyers should be allowed to own fossils.

After dinosaur skeleton 'Apex' sells for $44M, debate sparks over private buyers

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From King Tut’s treasure-stuffed tomb to one of the world's oldest human burial sites, these ancient resting places sent their occupants to the afterlife in style.

10 Fabulous Ancient Tombs

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When the Aswan High Dam was created in the 1960s, the waters submerged many features of Egypt's ancient past. Now, archaeologists have documented some of these lost secrets.

Ancient Inscriptions Relating To Egyptian Pharaohs Found On Rocks Beneath Lake Nasser

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Controversial Stonehenge Tunnel Project Axed by British Government

Despite a United Nations agency’s refusal to intervene, the incoming British government has canceled the controversial plan to build a highway tunnel under Stonehenge. Addressing a...

Controversial Stonehenge Tunnel Project Axed by British Government

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