In a remarkable archaeological discovery in the Danube Plain, near Riedlingen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany), an early Celtic burial chamber has come to light. This find is located at the center of a large burial mound, whose monumental structure stretches 65 meters in diameter and still retains a height close to 2 meters, although in its original […]
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18 Horses Found in an Iron Age Tomb in Siberia Reveal the Possible Origin of Scythians
A team of archaeologists has discovered evidence of funerary rituals involving sacrifices at the burial mound of Tunnug 1, located in the Republic of Tuva, southern Siberia. This finding suggests that the Scythians, primarily known for their presence in Eastern Europe, may have originated much further east than previously thought. The Scythians, a nomadic people […]
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Sixteen Different Types of Textiles Found Adhered to Bronze Sheets in an Iron Age Tumulus
A recent archaeological study has uncovered intriguing details about the Creney-le-Paradis tumulus, a site dating back to the Iron Age, providing compelling evidence about the social and economic significance of its occupants. The research, focused on the analysis of mineralized textile fragments, reveals not only the technical complexity and quality of the textiles found but […]
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Remarkably Long Mound from 5,800 Years Ago Unearthed in the Czech Republic
During recent archaeological rescue excavations along the D35 highway between Plotiště and Sadová in the Czech Republic, a monumental archaeological structure was unearthed at the border of the municipalities of Dlouhé Dvory and Lípa. This impressive structure, identified as a long mound, dates back approximately 5,800 years and is attributed to the Funnel Beaker Culture […]
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Burial Mounds with a Ritual Path and a Neolithic Chariot Tomb Found in Magdeburg
Near Magdeburg, an industrial area is being developed for the US chip manufacturer Intel. Archaeologists from the Saxony-Anhalt State Office for Heritage Management and Archaeology (LDA) have been investigating the area since 2023. The work will be completed in April 2024, months before construction of the first two semiconductor plants begins. The investigations have once […]
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The Tumulus of the Tomb of Amphipolis, Erected as a Tribute to Hephaestion, Restored with 25 Recovered Original Architectural Elements
The restoration of part of the ancient precinct of the Tomb of Amphipolis (also known as the Kasta Mound, discovered in 2012 in central Macedonia, Greece), carried out by the Directorate of Restoration of Ancient Monuments of the Ministry of Culture, has concluded within the framework of the monument’s stabilization and restoration project. Based on […]
