Archeology

Archeology

Archaeological discoveries made in different historical periods allow us to discover many of the past mysteries. Curious facts and stories about various archeological discoveries and finds from Bulgaria and the world.
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Archaeologists Discover Porpoise Buried Like a KingArchaeologists Discover Porpoise Buried Like a King
05 Jan.
English archaeologists came across a particularly strange find this past summer while they were excavating on the small island of Chapelle Dom Hue, located in the middle of the English Channel.
The Blood-Curdling Secrets of the Gas Chambers at SobiborThe Blood-Curdling Secrets of the Gas Chambers at Sobibor
17 Nov.
We've all heard of Auschwitz and Treblinka - the more notorious of the concentration camps. But the lesser-known Sobibor may turn out to be even more terrifying than they.
Menacing Tower of Skulls Stupefies MexicoMenacing Tower of Skulls Stupefies Mexico
14 July
A total of 676 skulls have been found so far, near the Metropolitan Cathedral in the Mexican capital. The cathedral was built where the Templo Mayor - the Aztecs' most sacred and important temple - once stood.
Millennia-Old Mummy Discovered in LuxorMillennia-Old Mummy Discovered in Luxor
16 Nov.
The sarcophagus with its millennia-old mummy was discovered in the southern Egyptian city of Luxor by a team of Spanish archaeologists, writes the British Independent.
Forbidden Archaeology: History Just isn't Right!Forbidden Archaeology: History Just isn't Right!
28 July
There's something that just isn't right with human history. There are numerous artifacts and facts that fundamentally alter the historical notions about mankind's origins. However, these are often ignored by scientists.
The Most Ancient Tattoos Ever FoundThe Most Ancient Tattoos Ever Found
10 May
American archaeologists have found mysterious tattoos on the body of an Egyptian mummy. The skin of the ancient cadaver contains more than 30 tattoos.
Shocking Crimes from the Past, Revealed by ArchaeologistsShocking Crimes from the Past, Revealed by Archaeologists
04 Nov.
On the outskirts of Dorset, England, railroad workers found a mass burial pit, full of bones. After investigation it became apparent that the remains belonged to Vikings. All were beheaded.
Archaeologists Find Second StonehengeArchaeologists Find Second Stonehenge
16 Sept.
Archaeologists from the University of Bradford have discovered an enormous stone monument 4500 years old. The ancient structure is located just about a mile from the world famous Stonehenge, reports the Daily Mail.
Hundreds of Fake Animal Mummies FoundHundreds of Fake Animal Mummies Found
03 June
Often, wealthy Egyptians would pay colossal sums to mummify animals, hoping to receive their holy blessing. According to data of Egyptologists, there were an estimated 70 million animals mummified in ancient Egypt.
Nan Madol: The Greatest Archaeological SecretNan Madol: The Greatest Archaeological Secret
04 Mar.
Legends about lost civilizations like Atlantis and El Dorado have always piqued human curiosity with their mysteriousness. Along the coasts of Micronesia, there lies another strange island called Nan Madol.
Egyptian Pharaohs' Statues DiscoveredEgyptian Pharaohs' Statues Discovered
18 Nov.
French and Egyptian archaeologists have discovered 5 kings' statue heads from the time of the pharaohs in Egypt. It is believed that the statues are from the era of the Middle Kingdom, founded in 2000 BC.