Ancient Walls
- All
- News
- Videos
-
Ancient Bronze Age Settlement Discovered in Caucasus Mountains Using Drone Mapping
In the Caucasus Mountains, drone mapping has uncovered Dmanisis Gora, an ancient settlement dating back over 3,000 years. The project, led by Dr. Nathaniel Erb-Satullo and Dimitri Jachvliani, employed drones to capture high-resolution images of the site, revealing a vast defensive wall, graves, and other structural remains. The discovery challenges...
-
This Ancient Walled City In Yemen Is Known As 'Manhattan of the Desert'
Shibam, known as "Manhattan of the Desert," is a Yemeni city celebrated for its mud-brick skyscrapers, earning UNESCO World Heritage status alongside Sanaa and Zabid for their unique architecture.
-
Neolithic Stone Circles Discovered in England Could Solve the Stonehenge Mystery: Report
Two Neolithic stone circles were recently discovered on Dartmoor, England. Alan Endacott, archaeologist, suggests these sites, one named Metheral and the other Irishman’s Wall, were part of a 5-mile ceremonial arc from 5,000 years ago. The findings highlight the cultural and spiritual significance of Dartmoor's uplands in prehistoric times. Simil...
-
Rare 2,000-Year-Old Gladiator Knife Handle Found Near Hadrian's Wall
Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,000-year-old knife handle near Hadrian’s Wall. The artefact, shaped like a gladiator, represents a left-handed secutor fighter, a rare feature. Discovered in the River Tyne, it provides new insights into the widespread popularity of gladiatorial combat in the Roman Empire. This unique find will be displayed at Co...
-
Ancient Roman Silver Coins Unearthed in the Mediterranean, Said to Be Hidden During Pirate Raids
A significant discovery of ancient silver coins has been made on the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria, located between Sicily and Tunisia. Archaeologists from the University of Tübingen, Germany, unearthed 27 Roman silver coins, known as "denarii," dating back more than 2,000 years. The coins were found hidden in a hole in the wall during excav...
-
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...
-
Harmonising Your Space: The Role Of Clocks In Enhancing Energy Flow At Home
Clocks are more than timepieces—they play a crucial role in Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese practice of harmonising energies. Discover how the strategic placement and selection of clocks can enhance the flow of positive energy (chi) in your home.
-
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.
-
Archaeologists In Italy Unearth Ancient Sculpture of Greek God Eros Riding a Dolphin
According to representatives of the Italian culture ministry, the discoveries shed new light on the religious practises and lives of a historic city.
-
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.
-
Sheep Helping Archaeologists Preserve Ancient Ruins. Here's How
The Roman city of Pompeii, which was buried under metres of pumice and ash from the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, is being preserved by a herd of grazing sheep.
-
"Lunatic" Politicians Can't Stop Cricket-Mad Sri Lanka Grandfather
Percy Abeysekera was at Galle earlier this month when hundreds of protesters climbed the walls of the ancient fort overlooking the ground during the second Test against Australia to demand the removal of president Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
-
Researchers Find 1,400-Year-Old Rooms Under Jerusalem's Western Wall
Israeli researchers on Tuesday unveiled mysterious underground rooms with an unknown function, carved out of the bedrock near where the Second Jewish Temple is believed to have stood two millennia ago.
-
Ahead Of Their Wedding, Fans Cheer For Prince Harry, Meghan Markle
Cheering and waving British flags for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, crowds gathered outside the ancient walls of Windsor Castle on Saturday for a royal wedding that supporters hope will help recast the 1,000-year-old monarchy for the 21st century.
-
Brews Brothers: Norman Monks Revive Ancient Beer Tradition
Behind the centuries-old stone walls of a Benedictine monastery in northern France, monks are busy bringing a long-lost tradition back to life.
-
Ancient Bronze Age Settlement Discovered in Caucasus Mountains Using Drone Mapping
In the Caucasus Mountains, drone mapping has uncovered Dmanisis Gora, an ancient settlement dating back over 3,000 years. The project, led by Dr. Nathaniel Erb-Satullo and Dimitri Jachvliani, employed drones to capture high-resolution images of the site, revealing a vast defensive wall, graves, and other structural remains. The discovery challenges...
-
This Ancient Walled City In Yemen Is Known As 'Manhattan of the Desert'
Shibam, known as "Manhattan of the Desert," is a Yemeni city celebrated for its mud-brick skyscrapers, earning UNESCO World Heritage status alongside Sanaa and Zabid for their unique architecture.
-
Neolithic Stone Circles Discovered in England Could Solve the Stonehenge Mystery: Report
Two Neolithic stone circles were recently discovered on Dartmoor, England. Alan Endacott, archaeologist, suggests these sites, one named Metheral and the other Irishman’s Wall, were part of a 5-mile ceremonial arc from 5,000 years ago. The findings highlight the cultural and spiritual significance of Dartmoor's uplands in prehistoric times. Simil...
-
Rare 2,000-Year-Old Gladiator Knife Handle Found Near Hadrian's Wall
Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,000-year-old knife handle near Hadrian’s Wall. The artefact, shaped like a gladiator, represents a left-handed secutor fighter, a rare feature. Discovered in the River Tyne, it provides new insights into the widespread popularity of gladiatorial combat in the Roman Empire. This unique find will be displayed at Co...
-
Ancient Roman Silver Coins Unearthed in the Mediterranean, Said to Be Hidden During Pirate Raids
A significant discovery of ancient silver coins has been made on the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria, located between Sicily and Tunisia. Archaeologists from the University of Tübingen, Germany, unearthed 27 Roman silver coins, known as "denarii," dating back more than 2,000 years. The coins were found hidden in a hole in the wall during excav...
-
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...
-
Harmonising Your Space: The Role Of Clocks In Enhancing Energy Flow At Home
Clocks are more than timepieces—they play a crucial role in Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese practice of harmonising energies. Discover how the strategic placement and selection of clocks can enhance the flow of positive energy (chi) in your home.
-
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.
-
Archaeologists In Italy Unearth Ancient Sculpture of Greek God Eros Riding a Dolphin
According to representatives of the Italian culture ministry, the discoveries shed new light on the religious practises and lives of a historic city.
-
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.
-
Sheep Helping Archaeologists Preserve Ancient Ruins. Here's How
The Roman city of Pompeii, which was buried under metres of pumice and ash from the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, is being preserved by a herd of grazing sheep.
-
"Lunatic" Politicians Can't Stop Cricket-Mad Sri Lanka Grandfather
Percy Abeysekera was at Galle earlier this month when hundreds of protesters climbed the walls of the ancient fort overlooking the ground during the second Test against Australia to demand the removal of president Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
-
Researchers Find 1,400-Year-Old Rooms Under Jerusalem's Western Wall
Israeli researchers on Tuesday unveiled mysterious underground rooms with an unknown function, carved out of the bedrock near where the Second Jewish Temple is believed to have stood two millennia ago.
-
Ahead Of Their Wedding, Fans Cheer For Prince Harry, Meghan Markle
Cheering and waving British flags for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, crowds gathered outside the ancient walls of Windsor Castle on Saturday for a royal wedding that supporters hope will help recast the 1,000-year-old monarchy for the 21st century.
-
Brews Brothers: Norman Monks Revive Ancient Beer Tradition
Behind the centuries-old stone walls of a Benedictine monastery in northern France, monks are busy bringing a long-lost tradition back to life.
