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When an Ancient Egyptian Tomb Was Opened, This Was Inside

In fact, the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb was made during the very last season of digging that Lord Carnarvon was willing to fund. November 26th, 1922 was the date when Carter made the first small breach in the doorway of the tomb. Lord Carnarvon was by his side.

Egypt Announces the Discovery of a New Ancient Tomb

It’s believed that the tomb contained the remains of goldsmith Amenemhat and his wife, while another tunnel led the teams to another mummy and her two sons. The chamber is thought to date back to around the 16 th to 11 th century BCE, meaning that it could be 3,500 years old.

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.

Welcome to the Ancient and Secret City of Petra...

A city of ancient tombs and forgotten history. According to historic scrolls, Petra used to be a bustling city with over 20-30 thousand residents. Math suggests that about 10 people lived in each rock-cut residence. A view of Petra's Monastery (Al-Deir).

Honoring the Unknown Soldier Around the World!

A Tomb of the Unknown Soldier refers to a monument in dedication to the services of an unidentified soldier and to the common memories of all soldiers killed in any war. Such tombs can be found in many nations and are usually high-profile national monuments.

Archeologists Are Dumbfounded By These Discoveries

The Tomb of the Red Queen, Mexico Archeologists found a burial chamber in Palenque (the Maya city) in 1994. In it, they discovered a coffin with a woman's remains covered with red powder. Pearls and nephritis collections were also found inside.

Things You Don’t Know About History’s Famous Artifacts

Lycurgus Cup (4th century AD) The Pyramidion of The Black Pyramid of Dashur (1,820 BC) Babylonian Map of The World (900 - 700 BC) Sword of Goujian (771 - 403 BC) Olmec Colossal Heads (1,500 - 400 BC) Nok Terracotta Sculptures (1,500 BC - 500 AD) Sydney Rock Engravings (3,000 BC) King Tutankhamun's Tomb

These Discoveries Truly Baffled the People That Made Them

The unknown tomb of Amphipolis The city of Amphipolis is well-known for its amazing collection of Ancient Greek ruins, but there's one site in particular that has baffled archeologists for many decades. Two tall marble statues, known as caryatides, guard the entrance to a tomb of an unknown woman.

Rare Interesting Historical Photos That are Must-See

From the carving of Thomas Jefferson's eye on Mount Rushmore in 1936 to the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 and the carefree days of three ladies on the beach in 1895, each image tells a different story. Scroll on and enjoy these rare gems. See Also: Found It!