Guardian of a Roman Poet's Abode: A Remarkable Glimpse into Ancient Intrigue In the timeless city of Pompeii, where history lies entwined with ruins and relics, a captivating discovery has emerged from the past – an immaculately preserved tile mosaic that may well be the earliest incarnation of a "Beware of Dog" sign. This remarkable artifact hails from the House of the … [Read more...] about 2000-Year-old ‘Beware of Dog’ Sign Is Sure to Have Kept Unwanted Visitors Out
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Scientists in Israel are growing date palms from 2,000-year-old seeds
The seeds discovered in the Judean desert are both male and female, raising the prospect of producing dates. Researchers have successfully planted and grown a handful of date seeds from fruit that ripened around the time of Jesus in southern Israel. The seeds, known as Adam, Jonah, Uriel, Boaz, Judith, and Hannah, were discovered among many others at archaeological sites … [Read more...] about Scientists in Israel are growing date palms from 2,000-year-old seeds
2,000-Year-Old Roman Glass Bowl Found by Archaeologists in Perfect Condition
The ancient Roman Empire reached Spain, Britain, and Germany at the height of its dominance, in addition to Italy. Archaeologists are still finding opulent mansions and abandoned roads as evidence of this powerful civilization. A fortunate group of archaeologists in the Netherlands discovered a rare Roman glass bowl in perfect condition, whereas the majority of these finds are … [Read more...] about 2,000-Year-Old Roman Glass Bowl Found by Archaeologists in Perfect Condition
Archaeologists unearth a 2,000-year-old Roman glass bowl that is in excellent condition
A team of archaeologists in the Netherlands has unearthed a rare Roman glass bowl in excellent condition. The 2,000-year-old object was found in Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands that was originally settled by the Romans as a military camp. The medium-sized bowl was discovered without any chips or cracks, and the team quickly determined that it was "of Roman … [Read more...] about Archaeologists unearth a 2,000-year-old Roman glass bowl that is in excellent condition