I love this story, regarding the restoration and archaeological survey of the side of the Edicule, the structure built within the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem to house the site of the tomb of Jesus of Nazareth (and… Continue Reading
The UK’s Daily Mail reports on a massive statue of a pharoah, likely Ramses II (“Ra” = Solar deity, “Mses” = “son of”) discovered at the site of the ancient city of Heliopolis, this area now being a suburb of… Continue Reading
Hmmm. The London Telegraph has posted a story about an underground complex in Shropshire England that “many believe” were built by the Knights of the Eastern Temple, though it gives no indication of what that belief might be based on.… Continue Reading
Here’s something you don’t see everyday — film footage of archaeological work around the turn of the last century, posted by the Royal Asiatic Society. Filming took place at several locations in the Middle East during the halcyon days of plunder… Continue Reading
The Epic of Gilgamesh is considered by scholars to be the first great piece of literature in human history. After being lost for millenia, it was reintroduced to the world in the 19th century with translations of various fragments discovered… Continue Reading
The International Business Times reports that archaeologists in Corsica have uncovered ruins of an ancient Mithraic temple. This is the first evidence of Mithraism being practiced in this region. The cult of Mithras was one of many Mystery Cults that… Continue Reading
The London Telegraph recently reported on a 7th century BCE Assyrian palace uncovered when Daesh destroyed a shrine that had stood on top ofit. IN part the article states: “The Nebi Yunus shrine – containing what Muslims and Christians believe… Continue Reading
Atlas Obscura has posted a buncha great pix with an item about the ruins of the Mayan astronomical observatory at Chichen Itza. To wit: “Slowly eroding in the world-famous Mayan city of Chichen Itza, the El Caracol ‘observatory’ stands as… Continue Reading
Late last year, The New Yorker ran a lengthy piece on Factum Arte, a company headed by former painter Adam Lowe, specializing in recreating ancient, irreplaceable art in the minutest detail. One of his grandest efforts is a recreation of… Continue Reading
If you follow developments in archaeological study of ancient Mediterranean cultures you’re likely familiar with the excitement surrounding the so-called “Antikythera mechanism.” Originally discovered by Greek divers over 100 years ago, it appeared to be a mere concretion – a… Continue Reading