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Ancient artifacts found during Greek subway construction

The construction project in Thessaloniki, Greece, began in 2003 and has led to thousands of archeological finds ranging from Roman-era roads to Greek mosaics. 

Iraq exhibits ancient artifacts returned by US and other countries

Iraqi authorities have been trying to retrieve thousands of archaeological relics missing since the US invasion in 2003.

By REUTERS
08/07/2024

Rare astrolabe discovery in Verona reveals Islamic-Jewish scientific collaboration 900 years ago

The tool enabled users to calculate time and distances, plot the position of the stars, and even forecast the future by casting a horoscope.

Greek antiquities valued at $3.7 million recovered from New York smugglers

Several of the most notable pieces are thousands of years old.

Israel's museums enact war protocol to protect most precious treasures

"You really have to choose the finest or the most fragile artifacts," a museum worker said.

By REUTERS
14/11/2023

Codex Sassoon, oldest complete copy of the Bible, returns to Israel

The ANU Museum will be permanently displaying the codex in Tel Aviv starting on October 11, 2023. 

Discovery of emperor's tomb proves ancient power struggle in China

Artifacts buried underground were found, these included terra-cotta figurines, for which the region is well known.

UK Museum shares image of 'blonde ghost,' says mummy left fingerprints

A British museum has revealed a photo of a chilling ghost, along with mysterious fingerprints found in an old coffin.

By WALLA!
24/09/2023

Archaeologists discover rare Zodiac imagery in Egyptian Esna temple

The team made the discoveries during excavations at the temple of Esna, where they had been preserved by a layer of dirt and soot for almost 2,000 years.

Peruvian archaeologists unearth 30 pre-Inca era graves

Recent excavations in Peru unearthed new details about the Chancay people.

By REUTERS
26/02/2023
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