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A Routine Beach Walk Turns Extraordinary As Couple Discovers 2,000-Year-Old Footprints
Officials reported that the footprints date back to the early first century AD, when Boudica, Jesus, and the Roman Empire were at their peak.
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"Let's Reveal Poompuhar's Pride": Tamil Nadu Begins Undersea Excavation In Early Chola Capital
A deep-sea excavation has begun between the early Chola capital, Poompuhar, and Nagapattinam, a medieval trade hub with maritime links to Southeast Asia.
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"Open Attack On Tamil Culture": MK Stalin Vs Centre Over Keezhadi Findings
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's response came after the Centre returned the Keezhadi excavation findings, citing the need for further evidence.
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Archaeologists May Have Found 2,100-Year-Old Roman Canal Built by Gaius Marius in Southern France
Archaeologists in France may have located a lost Roman canal built during the Cimbrian Wars. The Marius Canal, ordered by Gaius Marius, was a crucial supply route for Roman troops fighting the Cimbri and Teutones between 104 and 102 B.C. Researchers have identified structures in the Rhône River delta matching Roman engineering standards, including...
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5,000-Year-Old Spanish Fortress Reveals Roman-Era Burial with Dagger
A 5,000-year-old fortress in Spain has revealed an unexpected Roman-era burial. The remains of a man, aged between 25 and 35, were found with a military dagger, suggesting he may have been a soldier. The site had been abandoned for over 2,500 years, leaving archaeologists puzzled over why he was buried there. Experts believe he could have been a de...
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Glass Bottle With 200-Year-Old Message Found At French Archaeological Site
The discovery has excited historians, as it offers insights into past excavation methods and the history of the area. The bottle, typically used for smelling salts, has been described as a rare archaeological "time capsule."
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2,500-Year-Old 'Yagya Kund' Found During Excavation In Rajasthan's Braj
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) found a 2,500-year-old 'yagya kund', metal tools, and coins along with other ancient articles during the excavation of a mound in Bahaj village of Deeg Tehsil in Rajasthan's Bharatpur division.
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400-Year-Old Metal Idols Found During Excavation In Haryana Village
Three metal idols, estimated to be about 400 years old, were unearthed during excavation for a house construction project in Baghanki village near Manesar, police said on Wednesday.
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1,000 Black Death Victims Found In Mass Grave In Germany
The graves themselves are a monument to the struggle that society faced when an unforeseen catastrophe hit one of the most important cities in the Holy Roman Empire.
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81 Tourists Stranded In Himachal's Spiti Valley Shifted To Safer Locations: Police
The 81 tourists stranded in Spiti Valley in Lahaul and Spiti district were on Sunday night shifted to and accommodated in different hotels and homestays there, the police said in a statement.
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Video: 2,800-Year-Old Settlement Found In Vadnagar, PM Modi's Hometown
Vadnagar has been a multi-cultural and multi-religious (Buddhist, Hindu, Jain and Islamic) settlement.
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Explained: What Is CBuD Application, Launched By PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today launch the Call Before u Dig (CBuD) mobile application during the inaugural of the new International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Area office and Innovation Centre in India.
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'Complete' Roman City Uncovered By Archeologists In Egypt
Egyptian archaeologists said Tuesday they had discovered an 1,800-year-old "complete residential city from the Roman era" in the heart of the southern city of Luxor.
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Mummies With Golden Tongues Discovered In Egypt
Some wooden coffins and copper nails used in those coffins have also been found from the site.
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On Camera, Angry Worker Destroys Luxury Homes With Digger After Getting Fired
An angry man was recently filmed destroying a marina using an excavator, after apparently getting fired by his employer. The footage was captured on camera by shocked bystanders before police officers arrived at the scene.
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A Routine Beach Walk Turns Extraordinary As Couple Discovers 2,000-Year-Old Footprints
Officials reported that the footprints date back to the early first century AD, when Boudica, Jesus, and the Roman Empire were at their peak.
-
"Let's Reveal Poompuhar's Pride": Tamil Nadu Begins Undersea Excavation In Early Chola Capital
A deep-sea excavation has begun between the early Chola capital, Poompuhar, and Nagapattinam, a medieval trade hub with maritime links to Southeast Asia.
-
"Open Attack On Tamil Culture": MK Stalin Vs Centre Over Keezhadi Findings
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's response came after the Centre returned the Keezhadi excavation findings, citing the need for further evidence.
-
Archaeologists May Have Found 2,100-Year-Old Roman Canal Built by Gaius Marius in Southern France
Archaeologists in France may have located a lost Roman canal built during the Cimbrian Wars. The Marius Canal, ordered by Gaius Marius, was a crucial supply route for Roman troops fighting the Cimbri and Teutones between 104 and 102 B.C. Researchers have identified structures in the Rhône River delta matching Roman engineering standards, including...
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5,000-Year-Old Spanish Fortress Reveals Roman-Era Burial with Dagger
A 5,000-year-old fortress in Spain has revealed an unexpected Roman-era burial. The remains of a man, aged between 25 and 35, were found with a military dagger, suggesting he may have been a soldier. The site had been abandoned for over 2,500 years, leaving archaeologists puzzled over why he was buried there. Experts believe he could have been a de...
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Glass Bottle With 200-Year-Old Message Found At French Archaeological Site
The discovery has excited historians, as it offers insights into past excavation methods and the history of the area. The bottle, typically used for smelling salts, has been described as a rare archaeological "time capsule."
-
2,500-Year-Old 'Yagya Kund' Found During Excavation In Rajasthan's Braj
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) found a 2,500-year-old 'yagya kund', metal tools, and coins along with other ancient articles during the excavation of a mound in Bahaj village of Deeg Tehsil in Rajasthan's Bharatpur division.
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400-Year-Old Metal Idols Found During Excavation In Haryana Village
Three metal idols, estimated to be about 400 years old, were unearthed during excavation for a house construction project in Baghanki village near Manesar, police said on Wednesday.
-
1,000 Black Death Victims Found In Mass Grave In Germany
The graves themselves are a monument to the struggle that society faced when an unforeseen catastrophe hit one of the most important cities in the Holy Roman Empire.
-
81 Tourists Stranded In Himachal's Spiti Valley Shifted To Safer Locations: Police
The 81 tourists stranded in Spiti Valley in Lahaul and Spiti district were on Sunday night shifted to and accommodated in different hotels and homestays there, the police said in a statement.
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Video: 2,800-Year-Old Settlement Found In Vadnagar, PM Modi's Hometown
Vadnagar has been a multi-cultural and multi-religious (Buddhist, Hindu, Jain and Islamic) settlement.
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Explained: What Is CBuD Application, Launched By PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today launch the Call Before u Dig (CBuD) mobile application during the inaugural of the new International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Area office and Innovation Centre in India.
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'Complete' Roman City Uncovered By Archeologists In Egypt
Egyptian archaeologists said Tuesday they had discovered an 1,800-year-old "complete residential city from the Roman era" in the heart of the southern city of Luxor.
-
Mummies With Golden Tongues Discovered In Egypt
Some wooden coffins and copper nails used in those coffins have also been found from the site.
-
On Camera, Angry Worker Destroys Luxury Homes With Digger After Getting Fired
An angry man was recently filmed destroying a marina using an excavator, after apparently getting fired by his employer. The footage was captured on camera by shocked bystanders before police officers arrived at the scene.
