Tag: Archaeology
Giants carved into the old Egyptian mysteries
TODAY is a double anniversary for Egyptology. On this day 220 years ago, French scholar Jean Francois Champollion, who played a major part in...
Dr. Zahi Hawass on why Egypt's stolen artefacts must be returned
When the campaign to restore Egypt’s stolen antiquities first began, the world – particularly the archeological community – was surprised by the force of...
Archeologists find artifacts at Fairfax County site that was a bustling port
Centreville resident Karen Schweikart digs history. Bent over a shallow pit on a recent Saturday morning, Schweikart, with a garden trowel and metal dust...
Ancient site of retired gladiators discovered in ancient Stratonikeia, Turkey
An ancient site in the southwestern province of Muğla is believed to be the land where gladiators lived after they retired. Excavations carried...
Mystery of the Great Pyramid of Egypt intensifies
Egypt is a land steeped in ancient history and is generally regarded as the birthplace of Western civilization. Most ancient Egyptian monuments are located...
Ancient tombs unearthed in Henan, China
Baofeng County, which was prosperous due to its rich mineral resources in ancient times, is a peaceful and quiet small city with long history....