The saga recounts that during a raid on Sverresborg Castle near Trondheim, attackers threw a dead man into the well to poison the main water source.
The findings, published in the Journal of Field Archaeology, have the potential to rewrite history by challenging previous beliefs about the contents of Tomb II.
The Durupinar formation closely resembles the biblical description of Noah’s Ark: “A length of three hundred cubits, a width of fifty cubits, and a height of thirty cubits.”
Ancient humans' craving for carbohydrates may have deeper roots than previously thought.
The church, an octagonal structure with cross-shaped extensions, is the first building of such form to be unearthed in Armenia.
The oldest finds uncovered in the archeological excavation of a quarry date back to the Neolithic Age.
The tombs are believed to be older than the Treasury itself and features walls that haven’t been seen before in the area.
“This opens a whole new toolbox for scientific discovery,” said Lundø, the archeologist who led the dig.
Excavations in Jerusalem revealed that Sennacherib’s 701 BCE military campaign impacted Judah's economy, uncovering administrative changes under King Hezekiah.
An Egyptian-German team discovered the burial chamber of Eddie, daughter of Governor Jfay-Habi, revealing insights into ancient Egyptian life and funerary practices.
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