Greek archaeologist Valerios Stais discovers the Antikythera mechanism, an ancient mechanical analog computer.
The mechanism is composed of at least 30 bronze gears housed in a wooden frame. It features dials, pointers, and inscriptions that correspond to various astronomical cycles. The front dial is believed to show the zodiac and the solar and lunar calendars, while the back dials include the Metonic, Saros & Callippic cycles.
National Park Service officials seek help from the public on archeological theft incident at Canyonlands National Park -- Law enforcement park rangers at Canyonlands National Park are seeking information from the public to help identify suspects involved in an archeological theft incident at Cave Spring Cowboy Camp in the Needles district of the park. If you were in the area of Cave Spring Cowboy Camp at approximately 5:30 p.m. on March 23, 2024, or if you have information that could help identify the suspects, please contact investigators. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news05152024.htm#crime#Canyonlands#NationalParkService#NPS#archeology
Divers recover chiseled obsidian from Neolithic shipwreck off Italian coast
Divers from the Naples Police underwater unit, based in Naples, Italy, have retrieved a substantial piece of obsidian from the remnants of a Neolithic shipwreck, off the coast of the island of Capri...
#archeology in #China find extremely elaborate 2,200-year-old tomb from Chu era could have belonged to a king
“The Chu culture was notable for having a particular affinity towards shamanism, and its people would worship animals that were considered to have high amounts of qi - the energy in everything - particularly gibbons.”
Archaeologists unearth 1,000-year-old child mummies in Peru
Archaeologists in Lima’s oldest neighborhoods have unearthed four remarkably well-preserved mummified children, believed to be at least 1,000 years old. The children were discovered alongside an adult near a small hill, potentially leading to a hidden temple dating back around 3,500 years...
Trove of silver coins dating back to the 1100s discovered on Visingsö, Sweden
Archaeologists from the Jönköping County Museum have uncovered a remarkable treasure trove of 170 silver coins in a grave at Brahe Church on Visingsö, a Swedish island steeped in rich historical significance...
Hidden Bronze Age settlements revealed in Serbian plains through satellite imagery
Satellite imagery has uncovered a network of more than 100 Bronze Age structures concealed in the expansive plains of Serbia, challenging previous assumptions about the region’s history...
"Ogham is an early medieval alphabet used to write the Archaic Irish language from the 4th to the 6th century and Old Irish from the 6th to the 9th century. It was the first written language in Ireland and is typically found carved on stones in Ireland, Wales and western Britain."
Archaeologists uncover circular building with six towers from the 6th century BCE in Khorasan, Iran
Archaeologists conducting excavations in South Khorasan, Iran, have unearthed a remarkable structure dating back to the 6th century BCE. The site, named Tappe Takhchar-Abad, features an extraordinary almost circular adobe building with six solid towers.
Fragments of unique 17th-century iconostasis discovered in Nowoberezowo, Poland
Researchers have unearthed substantial fragments of a 17th-century iconostasis in the attic of St. John the Theologian Church in Nowoberezowo, Podlaskie, Poland. This significant find, considered the oldest of its kind in the region, is hailed for its authenticity and remarkable state of preservation...
English archaeologist Dorothy Garrod was born #OTD in 1892.
One of her most significant excavations was at the Mount Carmel caves in Palestine (now Israel) during the 1920s and 1930s. She was one of the early adopters of a more systematic and scientific method in archaeology, emphasizing the importance of stratigraphic excavation to understand the sequence and timing of human occupation sites.
American archeologist Esther Boise Van Deman died #OTD in 1937.
She utilized detailed measurements and meticulous documentation of building materials and techniques, which enabled a more precise understanding of the chronological development of Roman construction practices. One of her most notable contributions was her work on the Roman concrete construction technique known as "opus caementicium."
Research reveals Westminster’s Tudor horse cemetery as likely a resting place for imported elite animals
Three decades ago, an exceptional animal burial ground was unearthed in Westminster, London, serving as the final resting place for exotic horses during the medieval and Tudor eras...
So this is the pictograph to the left of the really crisp one seen in my last post. Sadly, this one has not fared well over the centuries. The left side of it has mostly been washed away by water running down the cliff face. I enhanced this one quite a bit so we could see some of the detail. When it was fresh, I think this one would have really been spectacular! It has many more elements to it than the last one I posted.
Archaeologists search for King John’s lost treasure after 800 years
Archaeologists are gearing up to search for King John’s legendary lost treasure.
The saga of King John’s treasure traces back to 1216 when, amid the chaos of war, his baggage train carrying the English Crown Jewels was swallowed by the unpredictable tides of Wash Bay in Norfolk...
I'm not sure who that old coot is photo bombing this cliff dwelling, but I saw him free climb down into the canyon from the mesa top. Silly old guy must have went up the wrong canyon looking for this ruin, climbed out, walked across the mesa, & then climbed down into this, the right canyon with its really cool cultural site. There's rock art decorating the canyon walls, pottery shards, 800-year-old corn cobs, & pressure flakes everywhere!
Archaeological surveys uncover ancient perishable artifacts and obsidian mining activities in northern British Columbia’s ice patches
Archaeologists conducting surveys of retreating ice patches in northern British Columbia, Canada, have uncovered over 50 perishable artifacts associated with ancient mining activities...
Nice! Using parametric masks in Darktable I was able to enhance the extremely faded green pictographs in this panel! Green is a very rare color to see in Utah Four Corners area pictographs.
Nice pictograph and hand print I found hiking canyons in Utah the other day. (Note: I enhanced the saturation a bit in Darktable using parametric masks. The original is quite faded, sadly.)
ROOTS team discovers a 7000-year-old settlement in Serbia (www.uni-kiel.de)
A field campaign provides important new insights into the Late Neolithic period in Southeastern Europe.