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Fragment of the Antikythera mechanism, a mechanical computer from the 2nd century BCE showing a previously unknown level of complexity. An out-of-place artifact (OOPArt or oopart) is an artifact of historical, archaeological, or paleontological interest to someone that is claimed to have been found in an unusual context, which someone claims to challenge conventional historical chronology by ...
More ancient Roman-era artifacts found in Hrubieszów. Archaeologists said the weapons were likely used by an ancient barbaric tribe, either the Przeworsk warrior culture or the Gothic culture.
While scouring the murky waters off the coast of Slovenia, divers discovered a trove of ancient artifacts. Dating back over a thousand years, the artifacts indicate the presence of Romans in the ...
Florida Professor Finds Evidence That Ancient Egyptians Drank Hallucinogenic Cocktails The weaponry dates back to the Iron Age, according to the press release. The large number of artifacts found ...
A recently discovered 7th century BC tomb contained a treasure trove of over 150 ancient artifacts, including the remnants of two chariots, in addition to the remains of its long-deceased occupant ...
Human teeth were found, opening the possibility of genetic and isotopic analysis to provide information on the people who sailed the ship. Archaeologist Lorenz Baumer, overseeing the 2022 mission with the University of Geneva , described the Antikythera wreck as "an extremely rich site, the richest in the ancient world".
Klerksdorp spheres are found in carbonaceous shales (wonderstone) that occur as lenses within the 1.5 km (0.93 mi) thick Syferfontein Formation. It is composed of feldspar-quartz-phyric felsic volcanic rocks, basaltic to andesitic lava, tuff and breccia and is part of the 2.7 km (1.7 mi) thick Mesoarchaean Dominion Group.
In total, archaeologists found 170 silver coins dating between 1150 to 1180, the museum said. Photos show the handful of slightly tarnished coins. Some of the 800-year-old artifacts had completely ...