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Deep In Andhra Forest, Treasure Trove Of Rock Paintings, Inscriptions
Ancient inscriptions -- 800 to 2000 years old - have been discovered at Kadapa's Lankkamala Reserve Forest in Andhra Pradesh. The survey by the Archaeological Survey of India also found rock art thought to be from the megalithic period.
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Rare Pompeii Fresco Depicts Secret Dionysian Cult Rites and Initiations
Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered a rare fresco depicting the initiation rites of a Dionysian mystery cult. Found in the House of Thiasus, the painting stretches across three walls, showcasing maenads, satyrs, and ancient hunting rituals. The artwork suggests that initiates engaged in wilderness rituals, despite a Roman ban on Dionysian cere...
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Archaeologists Find Roman Artefacts in Spain’s Cova De Les Dones Cave
Archaeologists have discovered Roman-era inscriptions and a corroded coin inside Spain’s Cova de les Dones cave. The artefacts, dating back nearly 1,900 years, suggest the cave was used for ritual offerings. Previous research indicates human activity in the cave for thousands of years, with Iron Age ceramics and over 110 prehistoric paintings doc...
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A Lost Waltz, Hidden Picasso And Statue Of Hermes: Top Discoveries Of 2024
The year 2024 saw extraordinary archaeological and art discoveries, from ancient cave paintings and statues to forgotten masterpieces by Chopin, Picasso, and Dali
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Ancient Rare Ring Belonging to ‘Painted People’ Discovered in Scotland
A remarkable 1,000-year-old ring has been uncovered at the site of Burghead Fort in Scotland. The discovery was made by John Ralph, a retired engineer, on the final day of an archaeological dig. The kite-shaped ring, featuring a red centre, is an exceptional find as Pictish rings are rare and usually discovered in hoards. Dr Gordon Noble of the Uni...
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A Slice Of History: Painting Discovered In Pompeii Ruins Looks Exactly Like Pizza
A fresco has been found on the wall of a house in Pompeii and it depicts what pizza's first ancestor may have looked like.
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British Man Discovers Nearly 400-Year-Old Paintings While Renovating Kitchen
A British man renovating his kitchen discovered 400-year-old wall paintings of "national significance" in his flat in northern England.
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Researchers In UK Decode Mystery Markings In 20,000-Year-Old Ice Age Drawings For First Time
Ancient cave paintings are generally thought to have meanings, however, the specifics of these drawings have long eluded experts. But now, British scientists have claimed to have decoded why Ice Age hunter-gatherers drew cave paintings.
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Plan To Teach Madhubani Painting To School Children: South Delhi Mayor
Children studying in South Delhi Municipal Corporation schools may soon get to learn the ancient art of Madhubani painting as its mayor on Thursday directed officials to prepare a scheme for it.
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Ancient Chinese Painting Auctioned For Almost $60 Million
A nearly 1,000-year-old ink painting by one of China's greatest literati masters Su Shi fetched $59.5 million (HK$463,600,000) at auction, Christie's said Monday.
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Indian Community Launches Its First Museum in Australia
Indian diaspora in Australia has opened its first museum comprising over 1200 rare pieces including pictures, paintings, photographs, coins and stamps here on the Independence day.
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Narendra Modi to file nomination in Varanasi, sea of saffron on streets
Narendar Modi has landed in a Varanasi painted saffron as thousands of BJP workers pour out on the streets of the ancient temple town to welcome the party's prime ministerial candidate.
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Deep In Andhra Forest, Treasure Trove Of Rock Paintings, Inscriptions
Ancient inscriptions -- 800 to 2000 years old - have been discovered at Kadapa's Lankkamala Reserve Forest in Andhra Pradesh. The survey by the Archaeological Survey of India also found rock art thought to be from the megalithic period.
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Rare Pompeii Fresco Depicts Secret Dionysian Cult Rites and Initiations
Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered a rare fresco depicting the initiation rites of a Dionysian mystery cult. Found in the House of Thiasus, the painting stretches across three walls, showcasing maenads, satyrs, and ancient hunting rituals. The artwork suggests that initiates engaged in wilderness rituals, despite a Roman ban on Dionysian cere...
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Archaeologists Find Roman Artefacts in Spain’s Cova De Les Dones Cave
Archaeologists have discovered Roman-era inscriptions and a corroded coin inside Spain’s Cova de les Dones cave. The artefacts, dating back nearly 1,900 years, suggest the cave was used for ritual offerings. Previous research indicates human activity in the cave for thousands of years, with Iron Age ceramics and over 110 prehistoric paintings doc...
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A Lost Waltz, Hidden Picasso And Statue Of Hermes: Top Discoveries Of 2024
The year 2024 saw extraordinary archaeological and art discoveries, from ancient cave paintings and statues to forgotten masterpieces by Chopin, Picasso, and Dali
-
Ancient Rare Ring Belonging to ‘Painted People’ Discovered in Scotland
A remarkable 1,000-year-old ring has been uncovered at the site of Burghead Fort in Scotland. The discovery was made by John Ralph, a retired engineer, on the final day of an archaeological dig. The kite-shaped ring, featuring a red centre, is an exceptional find as Pictish rings are rare and usually discovered in hoards. Dr Gordon Noble of the Uni...
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A Slice Of History: Painting Discovered In Pompeii Ruins Looks Exactly Like Pizza
A fresco has been found on the wall of a house in Pompeii and it depicts what pizza's first ancestor may have looked like.
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British Man Discovers Nearly 400-Year-Old Paintings While Renovating Kitchen
A British man renovating his kitchen discovered 400-year-old wall paintings of "national significance" in his flat in northern England.
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Researchers In UK Decode Mystery Markings In 20,000-Year-Old Ice Age Drawings For First Time
Ancient cave paintings are generally thought to have meanings, however, the specifics of these drawings have long eluded experts. But now, British scientists have claimed to have decoded why Ice Age hunter-gatherers drew cave paintings.
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Plan To Teach Madhubani Painting To School Children: South Delhi Mayor
Children studying in South Delhi Municipal Corporation schools may soon get to learn the ancient art of Madhubani painting as its mayor on Thursday directed officials to prepare a scheme for it.
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Ancient Chinese Painting Auctioned For Almost $60 Million
A nearly 1,000-year-old ink painting by one of China's greatest literati masters Su Shi fetched $59.5 million (HK$463,600,000) at auction, Christie's said Monday.
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Indian Community Launches Its First Museum in Australia
Indian diaspora in Australia has opened its first museum comprising over 1200 rare pieces including pictures, paintings, photographs, coins and stamps here on the Independence day.
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Narendra Modi to file nomination in Varanasi, sea of saffron on streets
Narendar Modi has landed in a Varanasi painted saffron as thousands of BJP workers pour out on the streets of the ancient temple town to welcome the party's prime ministerial candidate.
