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While digging the ground to build a house, a group of construction workers stumbled upon a treasure trove worth billions of Vietnamese dong.
The group of construction workers unexpectedly unearthed a huge treasure while building a house.
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Dogū: One of Japan's Oldest Mysteries
We learn a lot about what happened in the past through the recovery and study of archaeological artifacts.
Archeology
Philippines discovers 40,000-year-old 'strange object' that turns human history upside down
In the Tabon Caves located in the western Philippine province of Palawan, archaeologists have discovered traces of a technology
Archeology
200,000-year-old tar furnace operated by another species revealed
A shocking array of archaeological evidence suggests that extinct humans once mastered the technique of producing pitch.
Scientific works
Closed 'time tunnel' waiting to open after 6,000 years
In 1940, American researchers created a vault to store human artifacts, waiting to be opened and studied in the year 8113.
Discover science
Why has the Titanic wreckage not been salvaged after 111 years?
Recovering relics from historical tragedies is not always easy, and such was the case with the salvage of the legendary Titanic.
Discover science
More than 1,000 artifacts unearthed on Mount Wudang
Chinese archaeologists have announced the discovery of a large collection of artifacts at a World Heritage site famous for its Taoist temples.
Archeology
World's oldest wine discovered in China
10,000-year-old pottery fragments from the Shangshan culture on the banks of the Yangtze have left traces of an ancient wine.
Archeology
Treasure found under Notre Dame Cathedral after shocking fire
After the Notre Dame Cathedral fire, archaeologists were allowed to search beneath the ruins, and the artifacts they unearthed have shed new light on the history of one…
Archeology
1,800-year-old shield reveals the glory days of the Roman Empire
A shield made of wood and leather dating to around 250 AD is one of the few complete Roman artifacts ever found.
Archeology
Metal detector, unexpectedly found 2,500 year old ancient sword
An amateur metal detectorist has found a valuable treasure trove in a bog near Veksø, Denmark. Among them is a sword that is about 2,500 years old.
Archeology
The Mystery of the 600-Year-Old Mask of the Aztec Fire God
The Xiuhtecuhtli mask is one of the turquoise artifacts that Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés took from the Aztec Empire.
Archeology
China unearths more than 90,000 Stone Age artifacts dating back more than 5,000 years
This archaeological excavation provides a lot of data for the study of stone technology, production and life of ancient people in different periods in the region.
