The only complete ancient Egyptian beadnet dress found to date reveals a lot about the style and craftsmanship of the Old Kingdom period. In 1927, a team of archaeologists led by George A. Reisner were excavating at Giza, where they explored the mastaba tomb G7440. Inside the tomb, they found the skeletal remains of an unidentified female, who was wrapped in linen bandages … [Read more...] about This 4,500-year-old Egyptian Beadnet Dress Was Painstakingly Reassembled from 7,000 Beads Found in a Tomb
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Ancient Wonders Unearthed: The Remarkable Discovery of a Giant Panda Skeleton in a Chinese Emperor’s Tomb
In a breathtaking archaeological revelation, a monumental mausoleum housing the remains of Emperor Wen of Han and his royal entourage has unveiled a treasure trove of wonders, including a rare and astonishing find: the fully intact skeleton of a giant panda. This monumental discovery sheds light on the ancient Chinese reverence for the animal kingdom and their intriguing … [Read more...] about Ancient Wonders Unearthed: The Remarkable Discovery of a Giant Panda Skeleton in a Chinese Emperor’s Tomb
Why Archaeologists Are Afraid To Open The Tomb Of China’s First Emperor
A few of the worries associated with opening the tomb of Qin Shi Huang include booby traps and mercury poisoning. In an unassuming field in the Shaanxi province of China, farmers made one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of all time in 1974. They unearthed pieces of a clay human figure while digging. Simply put, this was the tip of the iceberg. The field … [Read more...] about Why Archaeologists Are Afraid To Open The Tomb Of China’s First Emperor
The discovery of a 5,500-year-old megalithic tomb in Ireland has been dubbed “The Find Of A Lifetime.”
Archaeologists have discovered a 5,500-year-old megalithic tomb in County Meath, Ireland. The discovery was made in collaboration with the University College Dublin by Devenish, an agri-technology company (UCD). They had been digging at the site for over a year and have now revealed their most exciting discovery in the area. Two burial chambers were discovered hidden … [Read more...] about The discovery of a 5,500-year-old megalithic tomb in Ireland has been dubbed “The Find Of A Lifetime.”