Archaeological holy sites awaiting the opening in 2018

Archaeologists from around the world are planning to delve into the most enigmatic locations that 2017 studies have provided.

Some archaeological sites promise the most interesting things in 2018 that have been reviewed by Live Science:

1. Saudi Arabia: The 7,000-year-old stone project, which is only 1.8 million years old

In August 2017, Saudi Arabia's National Tourism and Heritage Commission reported 46 sites - a place where countless artifacts of prehistoric people date from 250,000 to 1.8 million years ago. These findings suggest that Saudi Arabia may be one of the earliest homeland of humankind.

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The Nefud Desert, which contains evidence of one of the oldest human homeland - (photo: LIVE SCIENCE).

Also in 2017, in the middle of a desert of Saudi Arabia, thanks to Google Earth, the world saw the territory with 400 strange stone structures, estimated to be 7,000 years old built on lava. volcano. Scientists used to touch a number of structures but left them unfinished because they did not notice its magnificence or because the terrain was too dangerous.

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A part of the shrine includes the 400 oldest man-made buildings in the world - (Photo: LIVE SCIENCE).

In November 2017, scientists of the country signed the "First Arab Archaeological Convention". Intended for 2018, archaeologists will delve into these interesting places.

2. Treasure-filled tomb of Greek warriors

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A fine gold ring revealed from the mysterious tomb - (photo: LIVE SCIENCE).

In the grave is the remains of a warrior who died by fatal sword and four others. They were buried with lots of gold and silver rings, ivory swords, a golden dagger and countless other artifacts.

Archaeologists say they are surprised by the treasure-laden tomb, which is located in an area where many grave thieves look. The official venue has not been published for safety reasons and we hope to know about it after the scientists' visit in 2018.

2. Ancient library - the 13th cave contains

"Dead Sea Scrolls" - the Dead Sea scrolls are the earliest version of the Hebrew Bible - the oldest ancient Bible in the world. Parts of the Hebrew Bible were found in 12 caves in the Qumran area on the Dead Sea, since a sheep boy first discovered the cave in 1947. Scientists hope in 2018 will find the 13th ancient library.

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Part of "Dead Sea Scrolls" - (photo: LIVE SCIENCE).

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The ancient library is a giant cave - (photo: LIVE SCIENCE).

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The Valley of the Kings is a name that is no stranger but still not mysterious. That is where modern humans discovered a series of tombs of Egyptian pharaohs and other nobles.

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Beautiful tomb of pharaoh Ay - (Photo of archaeological group).

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Part of the valley of the kings reveals the tombs - (Photo: LIVE SCIENCE).

In 2017, the tomb of the pharaoh Ay (1327-1323 BC) was identified, revealing many stories of mysteries through artifacts and figurative antiquities. And there are still many things waiting to be explored in 2018 and many years later.

 

In early February 2018, an international archaeological group declared it had discovered more than 60,000 unknown structures belonging to the splendid Mayan civilization.

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The city is extremely majestic with many strongholds, pyramids, and fortresses.(Photo provided by archaeological team).

The city has a very majestic architecture with many strongholds, pyramids, fortresses . that were built during the war. According to experts, this metropolis named Tikal can hold up to 15 million people with mostly soldiers.

A LiDAR-based aircraft - a specialized device for reconstructing 3D maps based on ruins - has shown a great citadel beyond imagination, displaying the ability of math, architecture and construction Amazement of the Mayans. No one knew yet because it was simply hidden under the dense and hard-to-reach old forest canopy in Guatemala.