"Every piece of this process has been revealing itself like an onion. It peels off, and another thing arrives," said the lead researcher.
The ship's carvel-built design marks a turning point in shipbuilding history, using a construction method that differs from the clinker-built style of most medieval Scandinavian ships.
Research shows that statues were impregnated with fragrances, challenging the perception of sculpture as a purely visual art form.
The figurines bear expressions that change depending on the angle from which they are viewed.
Researchers said the added lines "potentially transform" the sonnet from "a meditation on romantic love into a powerful political statement."
The irrigation network consists of over 200 primary canals, some of which stretch up to nine kilometers in length and are between two and five meters wide.
Researchers believe the brooch came north with Roman soldiers, possibly as a ritual offering or battle trophy.
Statue dated to late 2nd century A.D., was found alongside objects associated with Aphrodite, Eros, Artemis, and Nemesis.
Boys and girls were selected, often as part of an annual tribute to the Inca state. Chosen children typically came from noble families hoping to gain political favor through these rituals.
The Art Institute of Chicago announced on Monday that it is returning sculpture after new research found that the object had been stolen.
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