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This Could be the Largest Dino Fossil Found in Europe

The dream of constructing his dream home was lost and replaced with another new beginning: excavating and unearthing what is now estimated to be the largest dinosaur fossil found in Europe.

These Archaeological Finds Reveal Incredible Stories

Here, we explore The Ancient Explorers Facebook page, which showcases the latest excavations and intriguing discoveries that contribute to our understanding of humanity's evolution.

Time Changes Everything - 22 Amazing Before & After Photos

Chichén Itzá in Mexico in 1892 before excavation versus today 4. Downtown Shanghai in 1930 versus today 5. Egypt's Abu Simbel temples in 1933 versus today [related_articles] 6. 

Have You Ever Seen Giants Things & Creatures Like This?

Excavator This excavator, which is called the ERShR-7000, It's used to excavate the upper ground layer of a mine before the minerals underneath it can be extracted. It can operate at a speed of 130 yards per hour and has no less than 16 buckets. [related_articles] 3.

15 Cool and Unexpected Things Found by Complete Accident

"A Roman Road discovered while excavating for a new McDonalds in Marino, Italy. They incorporated a glass floor in the restaurant after excavations were complete." Image Source: Reddit Share these cool pictures with family and friends!

Here Are the Most Important Archaeological Finds of 2023

The excavation was carried out on the outskirts of Xi'an, which is currently acknowledged as the capital of Shaanxi Province and a former long-standing capital of China.

The Ancient Village of Skara Brae...

Until 1913 that is, when grave diggers and robbers came in and in a single weekend excavated most of the site, taking away an unkown number of items. 9 years later, as another storm almost took the village down with it, the decision came to fortify it against the winds.

Mysteries From Ancient History Science Still Can’t Explain

Archeological excavations have been conducted here since the 1930s and have established that some of the megaliths are 2,500 years old! Excavations continue to this day, and some of the nearby jar burials and human remains suggest that the jars might have been part of some ancient burial ritual.

These 3 Breakthroughs Are Making Historians Jump for Joy!

The Excavation of the Tomb of Jesus Christ A team of leading archaeologists has recently excavated an ancient tomb in Jerusalem that many people believe once held the remains of Jesus Christ.

The Incredible Things People Have Dug Up in Their Back Yards

After some excavation work, he found two 400-year-old church bells, both of which had previously been stolen from nearby churches. While picking vegetables in his garden, a man in Illinois noticed a nylon bag sticking out of the ground, in which he found $150,000.

6 Intriguing Archeological Finds of the 21st Century

In 2011, an unsuspecting excavator operator in the Alberta Millennium Mine literally dug into a hard piece of rock which turned out to be a dinosaur mummy.

Step into a Magnificent House of Worship...

Light.’ source source The mosque is primarily famous as a funerary monument to two Shia refugee brothers, known as Ahmad and Muhammad, who came and died here around the year 900. source source The story goes that a historical Ayatollah noticed light coming from the grave and decided to investigate and excavate

When an Ancient Egyptian Tomb Was Opened, This Was Inside

Carter had initially been hired in 1907 by the 5th Earl of Carnarvon to oversee ongoing excavations in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings because of his excellent reputation for recording and preserving discoveries, however the ensuing years were not fruitful.

14 of the Most Fascinating Specialized Tools You'll See

Have you heard, for example, that huge cooling towers are frequently taken down using remote-controlled excavators? And did you know that there’s a device to evaluate smoke alarms? Scroll on and check out these creative and cleverly made tools with fascinating uses.

These Majestic Churches are Some of the World’s OLDEST

Today the site is in ruins, but it was fully excavated during the 1920s and 1930s by a team of American and French archeologists. The most notable features of the church are a few frescoes that include images of David and Goliath, Adam and Eve, and Christ healing the sick and walking on water.

3 Exciting Archaeological Discoveries Made in 2020!

Also excavated from the shaft was an incredible array of small artifacts, including 365 figurines, some inscribed with hieroglyphics. These small statues are called Ushabti, and they were usually buried in Egyptian graves to aid the body in its afterlife.

Take a Look At 14 Ancient and Impressive Mosaic Pieces

A mosaic from the side hall of the bathhouse Khirbat al-Mafjar (c. 8th century BC) image source: Radomil , Pentocelo~commonswiki , Butko 14 Intricate Mosaic Works From Times Past art, antique, Jewish, antiques, mosaic, Romans, archeology, artworks Archaeological excavations reveal more and more mosaics

These Archaeological Finds Left the World Mystified

During an excavation in a cemetery there, archeologists stumbled upon the skeletons of two elephants, a hippo, and several baboons, among many other animals. Curiously, though, the skeletons of several of the baboons and the hippo revealed signs of healed bone fractures.