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…
The secret behind four 1,900-year-old Roman swords found in a cave in Israel
In a cave near the ancient settlement of Ein Gedi on the banks of the Dead Sea, archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority have discovered an assemblage of four extremely well-preserved iron swords. For the investigators, just getting to the …