Ancient Artifacts

Mysterious and unexplained ancient artifacts from all around the world.
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3,600-Year-Old Bronze Dagger Recovered from World’s Oldest Shipwreck
3,600-Year-Old Bronze Dagger Recovered from World’s Oldest Shipwreck | Ancient Origins
2,700-Year-Old Seal with Winged 'Genie' Discovered Near Jerusalem's Temple Mount | Ancient Origins The Bible, Amber, Bible
2,700-Year-Old Seal with Winged 'Genie' Discovered Near Jerusalem's Temple Mount
2,700-Year-Old Seal with Winged 'Genie' Discovered Near Jerusalem's Temple Mount | Ancient Origins
the remains of an ancient boat are on display
Curious Child Smashes Bronze Age Jar in Israeli Museum
Curious Child Smashes Bronze Age Jar in Israeli Museum | Ancient Origins
an artistic painting on the side of a wall with people and flowers painted on it
Impressive Roman-Era Frescoes Unveiled in Ashkelon
Impressive Roman-Era Frescoes Unveiled in Ashkelon | Ancient Origins
the back end of a boat with ropes on it
Bronze Battering Ram from the Battle of the Aegates Recovered
Bronze Battering Ram from the Battle of the Aegates Recovered | Ancient Origins
an old metal object that looks like it has been taken apart from the other side
A 17th-Century Japanese Wakizashi Unearthed in Berlin
A 17th-Century Japanese Wakizashi Unearthed in Berlin | Ancient Origins
three people in wetsuits on a boat with one holding a helmet and the other pointing at something
3,000-Year-Old Goddess Figurine Discovered in Italian Lake, With Fingerprints of Maker
3,000-Year-Old Goddess Figurine Discovered in Italian Lake, With Fingerprints of Maker | Ancient Origins
two pieces of rusted metal sitting next to each other on a white table top
The Second Horseman: Medieval Rus Warrior Burials Discovered in Russia
Medieval Rus Warrior Burials Discovered in Russia
an old, rusty object is shown against a black background
The Second Horseman: Medieval Rus Warrior Burials Discovered in Russia
Medieval Rus Warrior Burials Discovered in Russia
an image of a street sign laying on the ground in the middle of some dirt
Ancient Technology Revealed: Excavation Unveils 2,600-year-old Terracotta Pipeline
Keeladi’s 2,600-year-old Terracotta Pipeline Unveiled
two men standing next to each other in front of a painting
Rare 16th-Century Compass Unearthed in Frombork: A Link to Copernicus?
Rare 16th-Century Compass Unearthed in Frombork: A Link to Copernicus? | Ancient Origins
an ancient tablet with writing on it
Death of a King and Other Prophesies of Doom Deciphered on Cuneiform Tablet
Death of a King and Other Prophesies of Doom Deciphered on Cuneiform Tablet | Ancient Origins
a man is sitting on some rocks and writing
Classic Pot of Ancient Persian Gold Coins Unearthed in Turkey
Classic Pot of Ancient Persian Gold Coins Unearthed in Turkey | Ancient Origins
two gold coins, one with an image of a man and woman on the side
Classic Pot of Ancient Persian Gold Coins Unearthed in Turkey
A team of archaeologists from the University of Michigan, led by Christopher Ratté, has uncovered a significant hoard of Persian gold coins in the ancient city of Notion, located in western Turkey.