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5 Major Ancient Egyptian Discoveries in 2024: Rare Artefacts, Rituals, Ancient Medical Insights, and More
Throughout 2024, Egypt's archaeological sites revealed groundbreaking discoveries, including the first known astronomical observatory, evidence of hallucinogenic rituals, and ancient medical practices. Highlights include the intact tomb of Idi, a governor’s daughter, gold tongues believed to aid afterlife communication, and a 4,500-year-old skull...
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13 Mummies With Gold Tongue And Fake Nails Discovered In Ancient Egyptian Tomb
A team of Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered 13 ancient mummies with golden tongues and fingernails in a cemetery at the site of Oxyrhynchus.
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New Study Confirms Nebra Sky Disc’s Ancient Origins and Advanced Craftsmanship
The Nebra Sky Disc, unearthed in 1999 and dated to 3,800 years ago, has been verified as an authentic Bronze Age artefact by a new study published in Scientific Reports. Using metallurgical analysis, researchers demonstrated the disc's creation involved over ten cycles of heating and hammering at 700°C. The copper used originated from Austrian min...
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Historic Roman Aureus Featuring Brutus, Heads For Auction In Geneva
The aureus, gold currency used in ancient Rome, weighing 8 grams, is one of only 17 known examples and features Brutus's profile framed with laurel leaves on one side, celebrating his military victories on the other.
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Gold and Silver Jewellery Found in 1,600-Year-Old Aristocratic Burials in Crimea
Archaeologists have excavated ancient aristocratic burials in Crimea's Almalyk-dere necropolis, dating back 1,600 years. The discoveries include gold and silver jewellery such as earrings, fibulas, belts, and gold foil appliqués. The findings, tied to a Christian Gothic principality, suggest the burials were for elite women. Additionally, a cosmet...
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Man Arrested For Stealing Rs 78 Lakh Gold Necklaces From Gujarat Temple
A man has been arrested for allegedly stealing gold necklaces worth Rs 78 lakh from an ancient temple of Goddess Mahakali located atop Pavagadh Hills in Gujarat's Panchmahal district, police said on Wednesday.
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Geologists Say Quartz And Few Earthquakes Can Make A Giant Gold Nugget
Humanitys fascination with gold stretches back thousands of years. Gold mining is described in ancient Greek and Roman sources, and gold rushes especially in the 19th century played a powerful role in shaping the modern world.
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Pompeii Newly Uncovered Skeletons Reveal Agonising Final Moments
Archaeologists have uncovered the skeletons of a man and a woman in Pompeii, offering new insights into the tragic events of the city's destruction during the Mount Vesuvius eruption in A.D. 79. The skeletons were found in a small room, with the woman's remains discovered near valuable items including gold coins and a pair of gold-and-pearl earring...
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Divyah Khosla Kumar Is Giving Ancient Indian Goddess Energy In A Silver Saree And Gold Jewellery
Divyah Khosla Kumar revealed the poster of her upcoming film, Hero Heeroine and she could pass off as any ancient Indian Goddess
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Ancient Gold Coin Proves Fictional Roman Emperor Sponsian Was Real: Study
An ancient gold coin has proved that a third-century Roman emperor who was previously perceived as a fictional character really did exist.
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Priyanka Chopra’s Gold Sheet Mask Is All The Pampering We Need To Start The Week
Priyanka Chopra preps her skin with a gold sheet mask and here's why you should too
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People Gather To Dig Madhya Pradesh Riverbed In Hope Of Finding Old Coins
Scores of people are flocking to the Parvati river in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh district after rumours started that ancient gold and silver coins could be had by digging the river bed, police said on Monday.
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Villagers Discover "Ancient Gold" During Temple Renovation In Tamil Nadu
Villagers stumbled upon "ancient gold" during the renovation of a temple in Tamil Nadu and it was seized by authorities and deposited with the government treasury on Sunday despite the locals protesting against it, officials said.
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Steel Idol, Cash, Gold, Silver Ornaments Stolen From UP Temple: Police
Burglars allegedly stole an idol, gold and silver ornaments and cash from a temple in Mathura, police said Friday.
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900-Year-Old Gold Coins, Earring Found In Israel
Rare gold coins and a golden earring have been discovered in the ancient Mediterranean port of Caesarea in northern Israel -- possibly left and never recovered as Crusaders conquered the area 900 years ago.
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5 Major Ancient Egyptian Discoveries in 2024: Rare Artefacts, Rituals, Ancient Medical Insights, and More
Throughout 2024, Egypt's archaeological sites revealed groundbreaking discoveries, including the first known astronomical observatory, evidence of hallucinogenic rituals, and ancient medical practices. Highlights include the intact tomb of Idi, a governor’s daughter, gold tongues believed to aid afterlife communication, and a 4,500-year-old skull...
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13 Mummies With Gold Tongue And Fake Nails Discovered In Ancient Egyptian Tomb
A team of Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered 13 ancient mummies with golden tongues and fingernails in a cemetery at the site of Oxyrhynchus.
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New Study Confirms Nebra Sky Disc’s Ancient Origins and Advanced Craftsmanship
The Nebra Sky Disc, unearthed in 1999 and dated to 3,800 years ago, has been verified as an authentic Bronze Age artefact by a new study published in Scientific Reports. Using metallurgical analysis, researchers demonstrated the disc's creation involved over ten cycles of heating and hammering at 700°C. The copper used originated from Austrian min...
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Historic Roman Aureus Featuring Brutus, Heads For Auction In Geneva
The aureus, gold currency used in ancient Rome, weighing 8 grams, is one of only 17 known examples and features Brutus's profile framed with laurel leaves on one side, celebrating his military victories on the other.
-
Gold and Silver Jewellery Found in 1,600-Year-Old Aristocratic Burials in Crimea
Archaeologists have excavated ancient aristocratic burials in Crimea's Almalyk-dere necropolis, dating back 1,600 years. The discoveries include gold and silver jewellery such as earrings, fibulas, belts, and gold foil appliqués. The findings, tied to a Christian Gothic principality, suggest the burials were for elite women. Additionally, a cosmet...
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Man Arrested For Stealing Rs 78 Lakh Gold Necklaces From Gujarat Temple
A man has been arrested for allegedly stealing gold necklaces worth Rs 78 lakh from an ancient temple of Goddess Mahakali located atop Pavagadh Hills in Gujarat's Panchmahal district, police said on Wednesday.
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Geologists Say Quartz And Few Earthquakes Can Make A Giant Gold Nugget
Humanitys fascination with gold stretches back thousands of years. Gold mining is described in ancient Greek and Roman sources, and gold rushes especially in the 19th century played a powerful role in shaping the modern world.
-
Pompeii Newly Uncovered Skeletons Reveal Agonising Final Moments
Archaeologists have uncovered the skeletons of a man and a woman in Pompeii, offering new insights into the tragic events of the city's destruction during the Mount Vesuvius eruption in A.D. 79. The skeletons were found in a small room, with the woman's remains discovered near valuable items including gold coins and a pair of gold-and-pearl earring...
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Divyah Khosla Kumar Is Giving Ancient Indian Goddess Energy In A Silver Saree And Gold Jewellery
Divyah Khosla Kumar revealed the poster of her upcoming film, Hero Heeroine and she could pass off as any ancient Indian Goddess
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Ancient Gold Coin Proves Fictional Roman Emperor Sponsian Was Real: Study
An ancient gold coin has proved that a third-century Roman emperor who was previously perceived as a fictional character really did exist.
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Priyanka Chopra’s Gold Sheet Mask Is All The Pampering We Need To Start The Week
Priyanka Chopra preps her skin with a gold sheet mask and here's why you should too
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People Gather To Dig Madhya Pradesh Riverbed In Hope Of Finding Old Coins
Scores of people are flocking to the Parvati river in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh district after rumours started that ancient gold and silver coins could be had by digging the river bed, police said on Monday.
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Villagers Discover "Ancient Gold" During Temple Renovation In Tamil Nadu
Villagers stumbled upon "ancient gold" during the renovation of a temple in Tamil Nadu and it was seized by authorities and deposited with the government treasury on Sunday despite the locals protesting against it, officials said.
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Steel Idol, Cash, Gold, Silver Ornaments Stolen From UP Temple: Police
Burglars allegedly stole an idol, gold and silver ornaments and cash from a temple in Mathura, police said Friday.
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900-Year-Old Gold Coins, Earring Found In Israel
Rare gold coins and a golden earring have been discovered in the ancient Mediterranean port of Caesarea in northern Israel -- possibly left and never recovered as Crusaders conquered the area 900 years ago.
