Outstanding archaeological discoveries in the world in 2019
The temple of a “god covered in human skin”, a 3,200-year-old sword, and a tomb containing 50 mummies are three of this year's notable discoveries. Temple of the “god covered in human skin” (Mexico) Stone statues were discovered in the temple of the god Xipe Totec. Photo: Ancient Origins. Institute…
Digging roads to build bridges, getting lost in a “ghost village” missing for 12,500 years
The 12,500-year-old “Ghost Village” is one of the most ancient human settlements ever discovered. After more than a millennium of being buried, the settlement with houses built quite squarely and neatly still retains many ancient walls,…