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Found a 5,000 year old stone temple
Archeology

Found a 5,000 year old stone temple

British archaeologists have found an ancient 5,000-year-old temple in Orkney (England), dating back to the 800-year-old Stonehenge temple. This temple is considered more…

December 17, 2018
Legendary legend 'Crystal skull'
Archeology

Legendary legend 'Crystal skull'

The 'crystal skull' is an important holy object in ancient South American religion, however, the once discovered skulls were all 'fake goods'.

December 17, 2018
The mystery of the 2000 year old scroll
Archeology

The mystery of the 2000 year old scroll

Dead Sea scrolls have always been the subject of debate for centuries. Now scholars think that they have somewhat known who wrote this mysterious text.

December 17, 2018
The true origin of the Jerusalem Wall
Archeology

The true origin of the Jerusalem Wall

The history of one of the world's most sacred sites for both Jews and Muslims will probably have to be rewritten after an unexpected discovery by Israeli archaeologists.

December 17, 2018
Whale fossils 40 million years
Archeology

Whale fossils 40 million years

An Italian craftsman has discovered a whale fossil dating back 40 million years ago. Experts say the fossil has never been found before.

December 17, 2018
Predators have insect eyes
Archeology

Predators have insect eyes

On December 8, Australian scientists announced the discovery of fossil eyes like insect eyes of ancient marine predators more than 500 million years ago, according to AF…

December 17, 2018
The 25,000-year-old painting
Archeology

The 25,000-year-old painting

The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences magazine on November 7 published a 25,000-year-old painting of ancient black-spotted white horses.

December 17, 2018