New Discoveries Find the Richness of Stingrays 150 Million Years Ago, Offering Fascinating Insights into Prehistoric Oceans

Aellopobatis bavarica: The newly discovered species, complete fossils are only known from Germany. This species is also the largest species of all and can grow up to 170 cm in size. Credit: Papers in Palaeontology (2024). DOI: 10.1002/spp2.1552 In a new …

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Explore Ancient Egyptian Wonders: Embark on a Journey to Luxor’s Breathtaking Valley of the Kings Tombs and Temples

The west bank of Luxor had been the site of royal burials since around 2100 BC, but it was the pharaohs of the New Kingdom period (1550–1069 BC) who chose this isolated valley dominated by the pyramid-shaped mountain peak of Al Qurn (The Horn). Once called …

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Unveiling Secrets: The Fascinating Process of Gold Ore Extraction and Refining

There seems to be a narrative that Novak Djokovic is not as beloved as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Let’s take a look at the process of extracting ore from rocks and refining it into pure precious metals. Join us as we explore the fascinating world …

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4,500-Year-Old Mystery Unveiled: Mummy’s Feet Emerge From Saqqara Sands

When a body was mummified in ancient Egypt, its organs were placed in canopic jars, and its body was packed with natron before being wrapped in bandages to dry. The resulting preservation process has proven robust enough to keep a body intact for millennia. …

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Seneb and His Loved Ones: A Heartwarming Family Portrait

Ancient Egyptian art and artifacts are of great historical and cultural significance, and discoveries related to them often provide valuable insights into the beliefs, customs, and artistic practices of the time. The “Seneb and Family” statue, currently …

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Unlocking Ancient Mysteries: Reveal 4,000-Year-Old Elite Tomb

Spanish archaeologists carrying out excavations in the Egyptian city of Luxor have discovered an 11 th dynasty tomb of considerable size, suggesting it belonged to a member of the royal family or someone who held a high position in the royal court.  It …

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2,800-Year-Old Sarcophagus of an Ancient Court Advisor Near a Pharaonic Temple

In 𝚊 𝚛𝚎м𝚊𝚛k𝚊Ƅl𝚎 𝚊𝚛ch𝚊𝚎𝚘l𝚘𝚐ic𝚊l 𝚍isc𝚘ʋ𝚎𝚛𝚢, 𝚎x𝚙𝚎𝚛ts h𝚊ʋ𝚎 𝚞nc𝚘ʋ𝚎𝚛𝚎𝚍 𝚊 Ƅ𝚎𝚊𝚞ti𝚏𝚞ll𝚢 𝚊𝚍𝚘𝚛n𝚎𝚍 s𝚊𝚛c𝚘𝚙h𝚊𝚐𝚞s 𝚍𝚊tin𝚐 Ƅ𝚊ck 2,800 𝚢𝚎𝚊𝚛s. Th𝚎 s𝚊𝚛c𝚘𝚙h𝚊𝚐𝚞s, Ƅ𝚎li𝚎ʋ𝚎𝚍 t𝚘 h𝚊ʋ𝚎 Ƅ𝚎l𝚘n𝚐𝚎𝚍 t𝚘 𝚊n 𝚎st𝚎𝚎м𝚎𝚍 c𝚘𝚞𝚛t 𝚊𝚍ʋis𝚘𝚛, w𝚊s 𝚏𝚘𝚞n𝚍 in cl𝚘s𝚎 𝚙𝚛𝚘xiмit𝚢 t𝚘 th𝚎 𝚙h𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚘nic t𝚎м𝚙l𝚎 𝚘𝚏 …

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Unbelievable Discovery: Man Finds Skeleton, Largest Dinosaur Ever Found in Europe

Imagine waking up one fine day, only to find out that one of the most gigantic creatures to have ever walked the Earth once resided in your backyard. The research carried out at the Monte Agudo paleontological site underlines the importance of the fossil …

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Japan’s Most Unique Tunnel Temple: Unveiling the True Story Behind Its Mystery

If this decaying shrine doesn’t have you backtracking, nothing will. These creepy photos went viral on social media after a Japanese urban explorer found this spine-chilling scene while exploring the underground maps. This discovery was made by Saho, …

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Ancient Leather Unearthed: World’s Oldest Shoe Found, Dating 1,000 Years Older than the Great Pyramid

In a cave in Armenia, a fully preserved shoe has been discovered, 1,000 years older than the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt and 400 years older than Stonehenge in the UK. A team of global archaeologists found the 5,500-year-old shoe, …

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