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Epstein Got Artefacts From Holiest Islamic Site For His Island Mosque: Report
The pieces were eclectic. From tapestries embroidered with Quranic verses that were shipped from Kaaba in Mecca to tiles from a mosque in Uzbekistan. A golden metal dome was built to mimic ancient Syrian architecture.
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Louvre Robbers' "Dhoom"-Style Escape On Scooters. AI Video Goes Viral
The Louvre in Paris reopened for visitors on Wednesday morning, three days after it was shuttered following an audacious daylight heist where thieves fled with precious royal jewellery worth over $100 million in just seven minutes.
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16th-Century Royal Burial Treasures Found in Lithuania’s Vilnius Cathedral
A remarkable discovery in Lithuania’s Vilnius Cathedral has uncovered 16th-century royal burial regalia hidden during WWII. The artefacts, including crowns, rings, chains, and coffin plaques, were originally unearthed in 1931 but concealed in 1939 for safekeeping as World War II loomed. These treasures, associated with Alexander Jagiellon and two...
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Rare Cave Pearls with Ancient Pottery Discovered in Jerusalem’s Joweizeh Tunnel
A remarkable discovery in Jerusalem's Joweizeh Spring Tunnel has revealed 50 cave pearls, including 14 embedded with ancient pottery fragments and plaster. The artefacts span historical periods, from the Iron Age to the Byzantine era. This unique find showcases the interplay of human activity and natural mineral formation, shedding light on ancient...
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Marble Bust Found in Egypt Sparks Debate Over Cleopatra VII’s Depiction
A marble bust discovered beneath a temple wall at Taposiris Magna in Egypt is believed by archaeologist Kathleen Martinez to represent Cleopatra VII. The statue, wearing a royal diadem, has drawn scepticism from experts, with Zahi Hawass suggesting a Roman-era origin instead. Found alongside the bust were 337 coins, oil lamps, a bronze ring, and ot...
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US Museum Returns Ghana's First Batch Of Looted Gold Regalia
A U.S. museum has returned a batch of royal regalia to Ghana that was looted by British colonial soldiers 150 years ago, marking the first major return of stolen artefacts to the West African nation.
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New Madrid Museum To Display Spains's Royal Artefacts
Located just across from the Royal Palace, the Royal Collections Gallery, which opens on June 29, will showcase paintings, tapestries, furniture and elaborately decorated carriages.
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Caretaker Sacked After Accidentally Giving Away Royal Artefact Worth 5 Million Pounds
A caretaker watching over a stately home in the United Kingdom was sacked after he gave away a royal artefact worth 5 million pounds thinking it was rotten and destined for a bonfire.
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17th-Century Indian Carpet Discovered In Dutch Shipwreck
Fragments of a carpet - likely made in the 17th century India - along with a silk gown and other royal artefacts have been discovered from a 400-year-old shipwreck near the Netherlands.
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Epstein Got Artefacts From Holiest Islamic Site For His Island Mosque: Report
The pieces were eclectic. From tapestries embroidered with Quranic verses that were shipped from Kaaba in Mecca to tiles from a mosque in Uzbekistan. A golden metal dome was built to mimic ancient Syrian architecture.
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Louvre Robbers' "Dhoom"-Style Escape On Scooters. AI Video Goes Viral
The Louvre in Paris reopened for visitors on Wednesday morning, three days after it was shuttered following an audacious daylight heist where thieves fled with precious royal jewellery worth over $100 million in just seven minutes.
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16th-Century Royal Burial Treasures Found in Lithuania’s Vilnius Cathedral
A remarkable discovery in Lithuania’s Vilnius Cathedral has uncovered 16th-century royal burial regalia hidden during WWII. The artefacts, including crowns, rings, chains, and coffin plaques, were originally unearthed in 1931 but concealed in 1939 for safekeeping as World War II loomed. These treasures, associated with Alexander Jagiellon and two...
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Rare Cave Pearls with Ancient Pottery Discovered in Jerusalem’s Joweizeh Tunnel
A remarkable discovery in Jerusalem's Joweizeh Spring Tunnel has revealed 50 cave pearls, including 14 embedded with ancient pottery fragments and plaster. The artefacts span historical periods, from the Iron Age to the Byzantine era. This unique find showcases the interplay of human activity and natural mineral formation, shedding light on ancient...
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Marble Bust Found in Egypt Sparks Debate Over Cleopatra VII’s Depiction
A marble bust discovered beneath a temple wall at Taposiris Magna in Egypt is believed by archaeologist Kathleen Martinez to represent Cleopatra VII. The statue, wearing a royal diadem, has drawn scepticism from experts, with Zahi Hawass suggesting a Roman-era origin instead. Found alongside the bust were 337 coins, oil lamps, a bronze ring, and ot...
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US Museum Returns Ghana's First Batch Of Looted Gold Regalia
A U.S. museum has returned a batch of royal regalia to Ghana that was looted by British colonial soldiers 150 years ago, marking the first major return of stolen artefacts to the West African nation.
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New Madrid Museum To Display Spains's Royal Artefacts
Located just across from the Royal Palace, the Royal Collections Gallery, which opens on June 29, will showcase paintings, tapestries, furniture and elaborately decorated carriages.
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Caretaker Sacked After Accidentally Giving Away Royal Artefact Worth 5 Million Pounds
A caretaker watching over a stately home in the United Kingdom was sacked after he gave away a royal artefact worth 5 million pounds thinking it was rotten and destined for a bonfire.
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17th-Century Indian Carpet Discovered In Dutch Shipwreck
Fragments of a carpet - likely made in the 17th century India - along with a silk gown and other royal artefacts have been discovered from a 400-year-old shipwreck near the Netherlands.
