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From book reviews to museum returns to new discoveries, it all seems to be here today.
New stories as of 6:47 AM:
Ruins Of Temple Of Athena Found In Turkey's Bodrum
HotNewsTurkey.com
Ruins of the Temple of Athena have been found in the popular resort town of Bodrum in western Turkey...
http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/english/domestic/9860512.asp?scr=1
Researchers Uncover Roman Greek Embalming Practices
Europa
The writings of Ancient Greeks and Romans made us privy to the notion that funeral garments were used to wrap the bodies of the deceased in Ancient Greece, and water, wine and olive oil were used to wash and treat the corpses...
http://ec.europa.eu/research/headlines/news/article_08_09_10_en.html
R. Stoneman, Alexander The Great: A Life In Legend
Fabula
This engaging and handsomely illustrated book for the first time gathers together hundreds of the colorful Alexander legends that have been told and retold around the globe...
http://www.fabula.org/actualites/article25459.php
Although this review is in a french source, the book is available elsewhere, and is in English. I know I've seen it in my local bookstore, and it does look like an interesting book to say the least.
Shroud Of Turin Is Fake
Mindano Examiner
PARIS - In 2005, a French magazine said on Tuesday it had carried out experiments that proved the Shroud of Turin, believed by some Christians to be their religion's holiest relic, was a fake...
http://www.mindanaoexaminer.com/news.php?news_id=20080909215043
An interesting argument is made in this article, but people will believe what they wish to believe on this subject. There are enough conflicting claims for that to always be the case.
Roman Finds Go On Display
Hartlepool Mail
ONE of the most fascinating archaeological finds to be discovered in the area in recent years has gone on display in a town museum...
http://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/Roman-finds-go-on-display.4475919.jp
The item in question, said to be a piece of harness was discovered in June. I remember reading about it, so the story of the discovery is sure to be linked from the blog archives.
Rare Etruscan Finds Return To Italy
ANSA.it
(ANSA) - Cortona, September 10 - A selection of astonishing Etruscan masterpieces has returned to Italy for the first time in centuries to star in new exhibition in this central Italian town...
http://www.ansa.it/site/notizie/awnplus/english/news/2008-09-10_110256248.html
Dead Sea Scroll In Stone Published In English For The First Time
Media Syndicate
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 2, 2008) -- Dead Sea Scroll in Stone published in English for the first time. Several months ago, a significant splash was made in the academic community by Biblical scholar Israel Knohl of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, whose interpretation of an ancient text caused scholars to look at early Christianity and Judaism in a different light...
http://www.mediasyndicate.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=10334
2100-Yr-Old Wall Unearthed
Zeenews.com
Jerusalem, Sept 10: Israeli archaeologists unveiled on Wednesday a 2,100-year-old Jerusalem perimeter wall -- along with beer bottles left behind by 19th century researchers who first discovered the stone defences...
http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=468000&sid=ftp
Roman Bath With Caretta Caretta Figure Unearthed In Turkey
World Bulletin
Culture & Tourism Director of the province, said on Tuesday that there were more than 22 animal and flower figures carved on the mosaic in the bath complex...
http://www.worldbulletin.net/news_detail.php?id=27922
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
July 8th News
There's a lot of different news today. The problems in Pompeii are still getting a lot of air time (well deserved too). The other big story is the list of sites newly added to the UNESCO list.
New stories as of 11: 35 AM:
Scotland's Antonine Wall Is Given World Heritage Site Status
24 Hour Museum
A little-known piece of Roman Britain has been given the recognition it deserves following the July 7 UNESCO announcement of additions to its World Heritage Site list...
http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/nwh_gfx_en/ART59146.html
Pompeii In State Of Emergency
News24
Rome - The Italian government declared a state of emergency at the Pompeii archaeological site on Friday to try to rescue one of the world's most important cultural treasures from decades of neglect...
http://www.news24.com/News24/Technology/News/0,,2-13-1443_2353716,00.html
Etruscan Tomb Unearthed In Perugia
ANSA.it
(ANSA) - Perugia, July 8 - An ancient Etruscan tomb has resurfaced after centuries underground during the course of building work in the central Italian city of Perugia...
http://www.ansa.it/site/notizie/awnplus/english/news/2008-07-08_108227140.html
Wall Gains World Heritage Status
BBC News
An ancient fortified wall which formed the north-west frontier of the Roman Empire has been made a World Heritage Site by Unesco...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/7494680.stm
Antonine Wall Wins New Status
The Press Association
An ancient fortified wall which formed the north-west frontier of the Roman Empire has been named a World Heritage Site by Unesco...
http://ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5gpa52iNqsliUV7pEXIGT4ZHTv6ZQ
Messianic Message Stirs Debate
MSNBC
Scriptural scholars are abuzz over a stone tablet that is said to bear previously unknown prophecies about a Jewish messiah who would rise from the dead in three days. But there are far more questions than answers about the tablet, which some have suggested could represent "a new Dead Sea Scroll in stone."...
http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/07/07/1184950.aspx
Restore The Parthenon Marbles
OpEdNews
With pleasure I was informed that the British-based Greek enterpreneur Sir Stelios Hadji-Ioannou is willing to participate actively in the campaign for the repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles. The case of Marbles reunification's effort is, less or more, known...
http://www.opednews.com/articles/Restore-the-Parthenon-Marb-by-Nicolas-Mottas-080707-127.html
Dead Sea Tablet 'Casts Doubt On Death And Resurrection Of Jesus'
Times Online
One of Christianity’s most central tenets, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, has been called into question by a radical new interpretation of a mysterious tablet found on the banks of the Dead Sea...
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/faith/article4295804.ece
Roman Remains Found At Rutland Water
Leicester Mercury
Iron Age and Roman remains have been discovered next to Rutland Water...
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=132384&command=displayContent&sourceNode=232710&home=yes&more_nodeId1=132393&contentPK=21039122
Archaeologists Find Ancient Cemetery In Egypt
AHN
Cairo, Egypt (AHN) - A team of Egyptian archaeologists have discovered ancient wooden coffins believed to be a royal burial ground near the necropolis of Abydos in southern Egypt...
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7011528893
Ancient River Camps Are Oldest Proof Of Humans In Paris
National Geographic News
Hunter-gatherers who made temporary camps along the Seine about 9,500 years ago were among the earliest "residents" of what is now Paris, archaeologists say...
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/07/080707-paris-humans.html
New stories as of 11: 35 AM:
Scotland's Antonine Wall Is Given World Heritage Site Status
24 Hour Museum
A little-known piece of Roman Britain has been given the recognition it deserves following the July 7 UNESCO announcement of additions to its World Heritage Site list...
http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/nwh_gfx_en/ART59146.html
Pompeii In State Of Emergency
News24
Rome - The Italian government declared a state of emergency at the Pompeii archaeological site on Friday to try to rescue one of the world's most important cultural treasures from decades of neglect...
http://www.news24.com/News24/Technology/News/0,,2-13-1443_2353716,00.html
Etruscan Tomb Unearthed In Perugia
ANSA.it
(ANSA) - Perugia, July 8 - An ancient Etruscan tomb has resurfaced after centuries underground during the course of building work in the central Italian city of Perugia...
http://www.ansa.it/site/notizie/awnplus/english/news/2008-07-08_108227140.html
Wall Gains World Heritage Status
BBC News
An ancient fortified wall which formed the north-west frontier of the Roman Empire has been made a World Heritage Site by Unesco...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/7494680.stm
Antonine Wall Wins New Status
The Press Association
An ancient fortified wall which formed the north-west frontier of the Roman Empire has been named a World Heritage Site by Unesco...
http://ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5gpa52iNqsliUV7pEXIGT4ZHTv6ZQ
Messianic Message Stirs Debate
MSNBC
Scriptural scholars are abuzz over a stone tablet that is said to bear previously unknown prophecies about a Jewish messiah who would rise from the dead in three days. But there are far more questions than answers about the tablet, which some have suggested could represent "a new Dead Sea Scroll in stone."...
http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/07/07/1184950.aspx
Restore The Parthenon Marbles
OpEdNews
With pleasure I was informed that the British-based Greek enterpreneur Sir Stelios Hadji-Ioannou is willing to participate actively in the campaign for the repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles. The case of Marbles reunification's effort is, less or more, known...
http://www.opednews.com/articles/Restore-the-Parthenon-Marb-by-Nicolas-Mottas-080707-127.html
Dead Sea Tablet 'Casts Doubt On Death And Resurrection Of Jesus'
Times Online
One of Christianity’s most central tenets, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, has been called into question by a radical new interpretation of a mysterious tablet found on the banks of the Dead Sea...
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/faith/article4295804.ece
Roman Remains Found At Rutland Water
Leicester Mercury
Iron Age and Roman remains have been discovered next to Rutland Water...
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=132384&command=displayContent&sourceNode=232710&home=yes&more_nodeId1=132393&contentPK=21039122
Archaeologists Find Ancient Cemetery In Egypt
AHN
Cairo, Egypt (AHN) - A team of Egyptian archaeologists have discovered ancient wooden coffins believed to be a royal burial ground near the necropolis of Abydos in southern Egypt...
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7011528893
Ancient River Camps Are Oldest Proof Of Humans In Paris
National Geographic News
Hunter-gatherers who made temporary camps along the Seine about 9,500 years ago were among the earliest "residents" of what is now Paris, archaeologists say...
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/07/080707-paris-humans.html
Saturday, July 5, 2008
July 5th News
I apologize for missing several days of posting. Partly this was due to solving problems with the new(ish) Firefox 3. Now however, everything is working properly again.
New stories as of 10:38 AM:
Ancient Greek Ship Argo Sets Sail Once Again
Gulf Times
ATHENS: A replica of the legendary ship on which Jason and his Argonauts battled various creatures to recover the Golden Fleece according to ancient mythology sailed in Greek waters yesterday and will anchor at 23 cities before ending up at the Italian port of Venice next month...
http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=228189&version=1&template_id=39&parent_id=21
France Hands Over Ancient Looted Pottery To Italy
Associated Press
ROME (AP) — Italy's Culture Ministry says France has handed over 50 pieces of pottery dating back to as far as the fourth century B.C. that were looted from southern Italy...
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5is_bcmuTOwPCXlYk6aWb_ugCT9RgD91N41M00
At Last, A Declaration Of Hope For Pompeii
theage.com.au
The Italian Government has declared a state of emergency at the Pompeii archaeological site as it tries to rescue one of the world's most important cultural treasures from decades of neglect...
http://www.theage.com.au/world/at-last-a-declaration-of-hope-for-pompeii-20080705-328u.html
Also published at:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4608907a12.html
http://in.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idINIndia-34380320080704
http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/story.html?id=aaedffcc-e424-476e-b783-1b1fb00bf559
Italy Moves To Protect Pompeii Ruins
Chicago Tribune
ROME — Italy's government moved Friday to help combat damage to the buried ancient city of Pompeii, which has been harmed by decay and inadequate management, officials said...
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-pompeii_wor_05jul05,0,6152751.story
Also published at:
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jjwFyYLT-xmCK-YkaHGe8Pf8NKBAD91N6QDG8
Italy Declares Pompeii 'Emergency'
AFP
ROME (AFP) — Italy on Friday declared a "state of emergency" for the vast archaeological site of Pompeii, saying the volcano-stricken Roman city and major tourist attraction has fallen into serious disrepair...
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5gOEmS5nsntYXaaGj9VEgfa66_o2g
Italy Declares State Of Emergency At Pompeii Ruins
RTTNews
(RTTNews) - Italian government on Friday declared a 'state of emergency, at the archaeological site of the ancient of Pompeii in a desperate attempt to restore and preserve the architecture and artifacts there from decay...
http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=647114&SMap=1
Astronomers Re-Date Caesar's Invasion Of Britain
SpaceRef
Researchers from Texas State University have revised the date when Julius Caesar invaded Britain in 55 BC, a transformational event in world history. Despite what most history books state, Caesar could not have landed on August 26-27...
http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewpr.html?pid=25881
Italy Declares Pompeii Emergency
BBC News
The ancient city of Pompeii has fallen into such disrepair that the Italian government has declared a "state of emergency" in a bid to save the ruins...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7490735.stm
Why The Elgin Marbles Should Stay
Telegraph.co.uk
Jonathan Keates reviews Who Owns Antiquity?: Museums and the Battle Over Our Ancient Heritage by James Cuno...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2008/07/06/bocun106.xml
Ancient Egypt Settlement Sheds Light On Everyday Life
National Geographic News
A well-preserved mud-brick settlement in southern Egypt is providing a rare glimpse into nearly 3,000 years of ancient Egyptian daily life, archaeologists announced Tuesday. (See photos.) ...
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/07/080701-egypt-discovery.html
Photos: Rare Egyptian Mud-Brick Settlement Uncovered
National Geographic News
July 2, 2008—A remarkably intact mud-brick settlement has been partially excavated near the ancient temple at Edfu, archaeologists announced recently. ..
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/07/photogalleries/Edfu-photos/index.html
Doubt Over Date For Brit Invasion
BBC News
Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain in 55BC could not have occurred on the dates stated in most history books, a team of astronomers has claimed...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7483566.stm
Rare Roman Artifact Found Near Sicily
UPI.com
PALERMO, Italy, July 1 (UPI) -- Italian researchers say a rostrum, used by ancient Romans to ram enemy ships, was found off the coast of Sicily...
http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2008/07/01/Rare_Roman_artifact_found_near_Sicily/UPI-17071214966114/
New stories as of 10:38 AM:
Ancient Greek Ship Argo Sets Sail Once Again
Gulf Times
ATHENS: A replica of the legendary ship on which Jason and his Argonauts battled various creatures to recover the Golden Fleece according to ancient mythology sailed in Greek waters yesterday and will anchor at 23 cities before ending up at the Italian port of Venice next month...
http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=228189&version=1&template_id=39&parent_id=21
France Hands Over Ancient Looted Pottery To Italy
Associated Press
ROME (AP) — Italy's Culture Ministry says France has handed over 50 pieces of pottery dating back to as far as the fourth century B.C. that were looted from southern Italy...
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5is_bcmuTOwPCXlYk6aWb_ugCT9RgD91N41M00
At Last, A Declaration Of Hope For Pompeii
theage.com.au
The Italian Government has declared a state of emergency at the Pompeii archaeological site as it tries to rescue one of the world's most important cultural treasures from decades of neglect...
http://www.theage.com.au/world/at-last-a-declaration-of-hope-for-pompeii-20080705-328u.html
Also published at:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4608907a12.html
http://in.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idINIndia-34380320080704
http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/story.html?id=aaedffcc-e424-476e-b783-1b1fb00bf559
Italy Moves To Protect Pompeii Ruins
Chicago Tribune
ROME — Italy's government moved Friday to help combat damage to the buried ancient city of Pompeii, which has been harmed by decay and inadequate management, officials said...
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-pompeii_wor_05jul05,0,6152751.story
Also published at:
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jjwFyYLT-xmCK-YkaHGe8Pf8NKBAD91N6QDG8
Italy Declares Pompeii 'Emergency'
AFP
ROME (AFP) — Italy on Friday declared a "state of emergency" for the vast archaeological site of Pompeii, saying the volcano-stricken Roman city and major tourist attraction has fallen into serious disrepair...
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5gOEmS5nsntYXaaGj9VEgfa66_o2g
Italy Declares State Of Emergency At Pompeii Ruins
RTTNews
(RTTNews) - Italian government on Friday declared a 'state of emergency, at the archaeological site of the ancient of Pompeii in a desperate attempt to restore and preserve the architecture and artifacts there from decay...
http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=647114&SMap=1
Astronomers Re-Date Caesar's Invasion Of Britain
SpaceRef
Researchers from Texas State University have revised the date when Julius Caesar invaded Britain in 55 BC, a transformational event in world history. Despite what most history books state, Caesar could not have landed on August 26-27...
http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewpr.html?pid=25881
Italy Declares Pompeii Emergency
BBC News
The ancient city of Pompeii has fallen into such disrepair that the Italian government has declared a "state of emergency" in a bid to save the ruins...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7490735.stm
Why The Elgin Marbles Should Stay
Telegraph.co.uk
Jonathan Keates reviews Who Owns Antiquity?: Museums and the Battle Over Our Ancient Heritage by James Cuno...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2008/07/06/bocun106.xml
Ancient Egypt Settlement Sheds Light On Everyday Life
National Geographic News
A well-preserved mud-brick settlement in southern Egypt is providing a rare glimpse into nearly 3,000 years of ancient Egyptian daily life, archaeologists announced Tuesday. (See photos.) ...
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/07/080701-egypt-discovery.html
Photos: Rare Egyptian Mud-Brick Settlement Uncovered
National Geographic News
July 2, 2008—A remarkably intact mud-brick settlement has been partially excavated near the ancient temple at Edfu, archaeologists announced recently. ..
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/07/photogalleries/Edfu-photos/index.html
Doubt Over Date For Brit Invasion
BBC News
Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain in 55BC could not have occurred on the dates stated in most history books, a team of astronomers has claimed...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7483566.stm
Rare Roman Artifact Found Near Sicily
UPI.com
PALERMO, Italy, July 1 (UPI) -- Italian researchers say a rostrum, used by ancient Romans to ram enemy ships, was found off the coast of Sicily...
http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2008/07/01/Rare_Roman_artifact_found_near_Sicily/UPI-17071214966114/
Saturday, June 28, 2008
June 28th News
Things have been pretty quiet for the last couple of days.
New stories as of 9:37 AM:
Egypt Archaeologists Find Ancient Painted Coffins
Yahoo! News
CAIRO (AFP) - A team of Egyptian archaeologists have discovered several painted wooden coffins, including some dating back to the 13th century BC rule of pharaoh Ramses II...
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080626/wl_mideast_afp/egyptarchaeology_080626175358;_ylt=AnR223zwBF0nd4qQ6LqRYGZFeQoB
Dig Shows Paris Is 3,000 Years Older Than First Thought
The Independent
Paris has long been known to be a very old city but its history as a settlement has just been extended by more than 3,000 years...
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/dig-shows-paris-is-3000-years-older-than-first-thought-854341.html
Biblical Text Writing May Have Poisoned Monks
Discovery News
June 27, 2008 -- Medieval bones from six different Danish cemeteries reveal that monks who wrote Biblical texts and other religious materials may have been exposed to toxic mercury, which was used to formulate just one of their ink colors: red...
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/06/27/poison-monks-mercury.html
New stories as of 9:37 AM:
Egypt Archaeologists Find Ancient Painted Coffins
Yahoo! News
CAIRO (AFP) - A team of Egyptian archaeologists have discovered several painted wooden coffins, including some dating back to the 13th century BC rule of pharaoh Ramses II...
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080626/wl_mideast_afp/egyptarchaeology_080626175358;_ylt=AnR223zwBF0nd4qQ6LqRYGZFeQoB
Dig Shows Paris Is 3,000 Years Older Than First Thought
The Independent
Paris has long been known to be a very old city but its history as a settlement has just been extended by more than 3,000 years...
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/dig-shows-paris-is-3000-years-older-than-first-thought-854341.html
Biblical Text Writing May Have Poisoned Monks
Discovery News
June 27, 2008 -- Medieval bones from six different Danish cemeteries reveal that monks who wrote Biblical texts and other religious materials may have been exposed to toxic mercury, which was used to formulate just one of their ink colors: red...
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/06/27/poison-monks-mercury.html
Friday, May 16, 2008
May 16th News
It is definitely a quiet day today. Most of the articles on archaeology are about Harrison Ford. These are the only two stories I could find.
New stories as of 8:10 AM:
Rings Offer Up A Rare Glimpse Of Medieval Luxury
icWales
A PAIR of precious metal decorative rings were among a host of artefacts handed over to the National Museum of Wales...
http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/wales-news/2008/05/16/rings-offer-up-a-rare-glimpse-of-medieval-luxury-91466-20919941/
Bust Of Aging Caesar Found In Rhone River
Discovery News
May 14, 2008 -- Divers trained in archaeology discovered a marble bust of an aging Caesar in the Rhone River that France's Culture Ministry said Tuesday could be the oldest known...
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/05/14/caesar-bust.html
New stories as of 8:10 AM:
Rings Offer Up A Rare Glimpse Of Medieval Luxury
icWales
A PAIR of precious metal decorative rings were among a host of artefacts handed over to the National Museum of Wales...
http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/wales-news/2008/05/16/rings-offer-up-a-rare-glimpse-of-medieval-luxury-91466-20919941/
Bust Of Aging Caesar Found In Rhone River
Discovery News
May 14, 2008 -- Divers trained in archaeology discovered a marble bust of an aging Caesar in the Rhone River that France's Culture Ministry said Tuesday could be the oldest known...
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/05/14/caesar-bust.html
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
May 14th News
There's definitely lots of news today. Makes up for the previous days quietness.
New stories as of 9:12 AM:
Divers Find Bust Of Julius Caesar In Rhone River
Telegraph.co.uk
A marble bust of Julius Caesar thought to date back to 46 B.C. has been found by divers in the Rhone River in France...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/1954876/Divers-find-bust-of-Julius-Caesar-in-Rhone-River.html
Divers Haul Oldest-Ever Bust Of Caesar From Bottom Of River In France
Daily Mail
A bust of Julius Caesar found in a trove of Roman artefacts by divers in the River Rhone is the oldest ever discovered, French ministers say...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/worldnews.html?in_article_id=566375&in_page_id=1811
Divers Find Ancient Bust Of Julius Caesar In French River
Earth Times
Paris - Divers have found what may be the oldest extant bust of Julius Caesar in the Rhone River near the southern French city of Arles, French media reported on Wednesday...
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/205344,divers-find-ancient-bust-of-julius-caesar-in-french-river.html
Divers Find Ancient Bust Of Caesar
The Press Association
French archaeology divers have discovered a marble bust of an ageing Caesar in the Rhone river that could be the oldest known of the Roman emperor...
http://ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5iKVd6StZhBV-Ub2a5-gm2vUOnXkw
Divers Find Caesar Bust That May Date To 46 B.C.
Associated Press
PARIS (AP) — Divers trained in archaeology discovered a marble bust of an aging Caesar in the Rhone River that France's Culture Ministry said Tuesday could be the oldest known...
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5h0ZkufRJgTLP42gP7qjF2UDt8P-wD90L3OI00
Also published at:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080514/ap_on_sc/france_caesar_bust_5;_ylt=AtogDIAlWsTdo5IaFxsC6DxFeQoB
Oldest Caesar Bust Found In River
The Australian
A BUST of Julius Caesar, believed to be the oldest representation of the Roman emperor yet known, has been found at the bottom of the River Rhone in Arles, a French town founded by him in 46 BC...
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,23696620-12377,00.html
Found In River - The True Face Of Julius Caesar
Times Online
The world has been introduced to the true face of Julius Caesar with the discovery in a river in southern France of a bust sculpted in the lifetime of the Roman leader...
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article3932198.ece
Bust Of Caesar Fished Out Of Rhône
EURSOC
France's cultural minister has announced an "archaeologist's dream" - a marble bust of Julius Caesar, sculpted in the Roman's lifetime, has been found in Arles, several metres below the surface of the Rhône river...
http://eursoc.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/2499/Bust_Of_Caesar_Fished_Out_Of_Rh%F4ne.html
German Archaeologists Claim They've Found Queen Of Sheba's Palace
thecheers.org
London, May 13 : Archaeologists from the University of Hamburg have claimed that they have discovered the Queen of Sheba's palace and an altar that may have once held the Ark of the Covenant in Axum, Ethiopia...
http://www.thecheers.org/news/Science/news_23231_German-archaeologists-claim-they've-found-Queen-of-Sheba's-palace-.html
Now Thetford Can See It's Treasure!
Thetford & Brandon 24
Treasures that rested underground for more than 1,500 years and were promptly whisked away to London following news of their discovery have returned home for the first time...
http://www.thetfordandbrandontimes.co.uk/content/tbtimes/whatson/story.aspx?brand=TBOnline&category=whatson&tBrand=TBonline&tCategory=whatson&itemid=NOED13%20May%202008%2018%3A24%3A35%3A240
Dead Sea Scroll Put On Rare Display In Israel
National Geographic News
One of the most important Dead Sea scrolls is going on display in Jerusalem this week—more than four decades after it was last seen by the public...
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/05/080513-AP-israel-anci.html
Also published at:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080513/ap_on_re_mi_ea/israel_ancient_scroll;_ylt=AkLaThWmw2EdD4e041RF225vieAA
New Archaeological Discovery In Bulgaria's Hisar
news.bg
Marble consecrated slab stone from the Rome epoch was discovered in archaeological excavations by the director of Archaeological Museum in Hisar town doctor Mitko Madjarov...
http://international.ibox.bg/news/id_1280313951
Athens Museum To Show It's Priceless Egyptian Collection For First time
The Canadian Press
ATHENS, Greece — A priceless ancient Egyptian collection opens to the public Wednesday, featuring a wooden body tag for a mummy, a stunning bronze statue of a princess, and a 3,000-year-old loaf of bread with a bite-sized chunk missing...
http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5jBF0fLorPGhYi21eaAsXrRdCBgYA
New stories as of 9:12 AM:
Divers Find Bust Of Julius Caesar In Rhone River
Telegraph.co.uk
A marble bust of Julius Caesar thought to date back to 46 B.C. has been found by divers in the Rhone River in France...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/1954876/Divers-find-bust-of-Julius-Caesar-in-Rhone-River.html
Divers Haul Oldest-Ever Bust Of Caesar From Bottom Of River In France
Daily Mail
A bust of Julius Caesar found in a trove of Roman artefacts by divers in the River Rhone is the oldest ever discovered, French ministers say...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/worldnews.html?in_article_id=566375&in_page_id=1811
Divers Find Ancient Bust Of Julius Caesar In French River
Earth Times
Paris - Divers have found what may be the oldest extant bust of Julius Caesar in the Rhone River near the southern French city of Arles, French media reported on Wednesday...
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/205344,divers-find-ancient-bust-of-julius-caesar-in-french-river.html
Divers Find Ancient Bust Of Caesar
The Press Association
French archaeology divers have discovered a marble bust of an ageing Caesar in the Rhone river that could be the oldest known of the Roman emperor...
http://ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5iKVd6StZhBV-Ub2a5-gm2vUOnXkw
Divers Find Caesar Bust That May Date To 46 B.C.
Associated Press
PARIS (AP) — Divers trained in archaeology discovered a marble bust of an aging Caesar in the Rhone River that France's Culture Ministry said Tuesday could be the oldest known...
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5h0ZkufRJgTLP42gP7qjF2UDt8P-wD90L3OI00
Also published at:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080514/ap_on_sc/france_caesar_bust_5;_ylt=AtogDIAlWsTdo5IaFxsC6DxFeQoB
Oldest Caesar Bust Found In River
The Australian
A BUST of Julius Caesar, believed to be the oldest representation of the Roman emperor yet known, has been found at the bottom of the River Rhone in Arles, a French town founded by him in 46 BC...
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,23696620-12377,00.html
Found In River - The True Face Of Julius Caesar
Times Online
The world has been introduced to the true face of Julius Caesar with the discovery in a river in southern France of a bust sculpted in the lifetime of the Roman leader...
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article3932198.ece
Bust Of Caesar Fished Out Of Rhône
EURSOC
France's cultural minister has announced an "archaeologist's dream" - a marble bust of Julius Caesar, sculpted in the Roman's lifetime, has been found in Arles, several metres below the surface of the Rhône river...
http://eursoc.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/2499/Bust_Of_Caesar_Fished_Out_Of_Rh%F4ne.html
German Archaeologists Claim They've Found Queen Of Sheba's Palace
thecheers.org
London, May 13 : Archaeologists from the University of Hamburg have claimed that they have discovered the Queen of Sheba's palace and an altar that may have once held the Ark of the Covenant in Axum, Ethiopia...
http://www.thecheers.org/news/Science/news_23231_German-archaeologists-claim-they've-found-Queen-of-Sheba's-palace-.html
Now Thetford Can See It's Treasure!
Thetford & Brandon 24
Treasures that rested underground for more than 1,500 years and were promptly whisked away to London following news of their discovery have returned home for the first time...
http://www.thetfordandbrandontimes.co.uk/content/tbtimes/whatson/story.aspx?brand=TBOnline&category=whatson&tBrand=TBonline&tCategory=whatson&itemid=NOED13%20May%202008%2018%3A24%3A35%3A240
Dead Sea Scroll Put On Rare Display In Israel
National Geographic News
One of the most important Dead Sea scrolls is going on display in Jerusalem this week—more than four decades after it was last seen by the public...
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/05/080513-AP-israel-anci.html
Also published at:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080513/ap_on_re_mi_ea/israel_ancient_scroll;_ylt=AkLaThWmw2EdD4e041RF225vieAA
New Archaeological Discovery In Bulgaria's Hisar
news.bg
Marble consecrated slab stone from the Rome epoch was discovered in archaeological excavations by the director of Archaeological Museum in Hisar town doctor Mitko Madjarov...
http://international.ibox.bg/news/id_1280313951
Athens Museum To Show It's Priceless Egyptian Collection For First time
The Canadian Press
ATHENS, Greece — A priceless ancient Egyptian collection opens to the public Wednesday, featuring a wooden body tag for a mummy, a stunning bronze statue of a princess, and a 3,000-year-old loaf of bread with a bite-sized chunk missing...
http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5jBF0fLorPGhYi21eaAsXrRdCBgYA
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
May 6th News
Tomorrow will be the one year anniversary of this blog.
New stories as of 10:42 AM:
Knights Templar Tomb Discovered In France: Lakehead's Paleo DNA Assists In Identification
StreetInsider.com
THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - A hidden tomb in the mountains of the Languedoc region of southwest France has the archaeological community buzzing, and Lakehead University's Paleo DNA Laboratory has played a role in creating that buzz...
http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Knights+Templar+Tomb+Discovered+in+France:+Lakeheads+Paleo+DNA+Assists+in+Identification/3607586.html
Pieces Of Viking Sword Discovered
BBC News
Fragments of a Viking sword have been discovered by two metal detector enthusiasts on the Isle of Man...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/isle_of_man/7386230.stm
Irish Viking Trade Center Unearthed
BBC News
One of the Vikings' most important trading centres has been discovered in Ireland...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/7385237.stm
Work To Stabilise Silbury Hill Completed
Gazette & Herald
An extensive project to stabilise Silbury Hill has reached completion, following vital works to repack voids and an historic tunnel running through to its centre which had threatened the structure of the Neolithic mound...
http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/headlines/display.var.2248968.0.work_to_stabilise_silbury_hill_completed.php
Carpet Of Stone: Medieval Mosaic Pavement Revealed
The Guardian
The wraps have come off one of Westminster Abbey's least known treasures, a medieval marble pavement foretelling the end of the world, while conservation experts consider how to preserve the ancient stones for the next 740 years...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2008/may/05/archaeology.art
Vikings: From Ram-Raiders To Fishmongers
The Guardian
Archaeologists and scientists have revealed that 1,000 years ago cod was traded extraordinary distances across Europe, from the Norwegian Arctic to England and the Baltic...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2008/may/05/archaeology.heritage
New stories as of 10:42 AM:
Knights Templar Tomb Discovered In France: Lakehead's Paleo DNA Assists In Identification
StreetInsider.com
THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - A hidden tomb in the mountains of the Languedoc region of southwest France has the archaeological community buzzing, and Lakehead University's Paleo DNA Laboratory has played a role in creating that buzz...
http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Knights+Templar+Tomb+Discovered+in+France:+Lakeheads+Paleo+DNA+Assists+in+Identification/3607586.html
Pieces Of Viking Sword Discovered
BBC News
Fragments of a Viking sword have been discovered by two metal detector enthusiasts on the Isle of Man...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/isle_of_man/7386230.stm
Irish Viking Trade Center Unearthed
BBC News
One of the Vikings' most important trading centres has been discovered in Ireland...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/7385237.stm
Work To Stabilise Silbury Hill Completed
Gazette & Herald
An extensive project to stabilise Silbury Hill has reached completion, following vital works to repack voids and an historic tunnel running through to its centre which had threatened the structure of the Neolithic mound...
http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/headlines/display.var.2248968.0.work_to_stabilise_silbury_hill_completed.php
Carpet Of Stone: Medieval Mosaic Pavement Revealed
The Guardian
The wraps have come off one of Westminster Abbey's least known treasures, a medieval marble pavement foretelling the end of the world, while conservation experts consider how to preserve the ancient stones for the next 740 years...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2008/may/05/archaeology.art
Vikings: From Ram-Raiders To Fishmongers
The Guardian
Archaeologists and scientists have revealed that 1,000 years ago cod was traded extraordinary distances across Europe, from the Norwegian Arctic to England and the Baltic...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2008/may/05/archaeology.heritage
Thursday, January 3, 2008
January 3rd News
Now that the holidays are over, I'm returning to a more or less regular daily posting here.
New stories as of 8:32 AM:
Satellites Build A Picture Of The Past
Cosmos
Gone are the days of a fearless Indiana Jones battling through the jungle in search of ancient treasures. Today's archaeologists are using high-tech tools, from NASA satellites to Google Earth, do the hard work for them...
http://www.cosmosmagazine.com/node/1764
Race To Save Lascaux Cave Art, Prehistoric 'Sistine Chapel'
Wired
It was discovered by a dog called Robot, and has survived 17,000 years of climate change and human history. But the world's most famous cave art at Lascaux, France - dubbed prehistory's "Sistine Chapel" - could end up on a World Heritage in Danger list...
http://blog.wired.com/underwire/2008/01/race-to-save-la.html
France Racing To Save Lascaux Cave Paintings From Fungus
CBC.ca
The French government is taking emergency action to rescue the celebrated cave paintings of the Lascaux caverns from a fungus...
http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2008/01/02/lascaux-caves.html
Ancient Civilization Found
CFP
Reported at the end of last year, but missed pretty much everywhere, Russian archaeologists working in Kyrgyzstan have discovered the remains of, what must have been at its time, a thriving metropolis. Estimated to be from 2,500 years ago, they were found at the bottom of Lake Issyk Kul, in the Kyrgyz mountains...
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/1194
Four Years Work - But There's A Silver Lining...
Leicester Mercury
Archaeologists have begun a four-year restoration of a piece of history that could unravel Leicestershire's Roman past...
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=132935&command=displayContent&sourceNode=132702&contentPK=19431090&folderPk=77465&pNodeId=132393
Irish Split On Road Near Sacred Site
Marketplace
The Hill of Tara, northwest of Dublin, has a great deal of archaeological and religious significance. Now, the Irish government wants to build a four-lane highway near it. Stephen Beard reports many are protesting...
http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/01/02/road_near_hill_of_tara
The story contains an audio version as well as the text of the audio.
Can Ice Age Art Survive Man's Attempt To Save It?
Times Online
The survival of the most important cave paintings in the world is in doubt because of a severe fungal infection that spread after an air-circulation system was installed to protect them, archaeologists say...
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/visual_arts/article3118897.ece
New stories as of 8:32 AM:
Satellites Build A Picture Of The Past
Cosmos
Gone are the days of a fearless Indiana Jones battling through the jungle in search of ancient treasures. Today's archaeologists are using high-tech tools, from NASA satellites to Google Earth, do the hard work for them...
http://www.cosmosmagazine.com/node/1764
Race To Save Lascaux Cave Art, Prehistoric 'Sistine Chapel'
Wired
It was discovered by a dog called Robot, and has survived 17,000 years of climate change and human history. But the world's most famous cave art at Lascaux, France - dubbed prehistory's "Sistine Chapel" - could end up on a World Heritage in Danger list...
http://blog.wired.com/underwire/2008/01/race-to-save-la.html
France Racing To Save Lascaux Cave Paintings From Fungus
CBC.ca
The French government is taking emergency action to rescue the celebrated cave paintings of the Lascaux caverns from a fungus...
http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2008/01/02/lascaux-caves.html
Ancient Civilization Found
CFP
Reported at the end of last year, but missed pretty much everywhere, Russian archaeologists working in Kyrgyzstan have discovered the remains of, what must have been at its time, a thriving metropolis. Estimated to be from 2,500 years ago, they were found at the bottom of Lake Issyk Kul, in the Kyrgyz mountains...
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/1194
Four Years Work - But There's A Silver Lining...
Leicester Mercury
Archaeologists have begun a four-year restoration of a piece of history that could unravel Leicestershire's Roman past...
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=132935&command=displayContent&sourceNode=132702&contentPK=19431090&folderPk=77465&pNodeId=132393
Irish Split On Road Near Sacred Site
Marketplace
The Hill of Tara, northwest of Dublin, has a great deal of archaeological and religious significance. Now, the Irish government wants to build a four-lane highway near it. Stephen Beard reports many are protesting...
http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/01/02/road_near_hill_of_tara
The story contains an audio version as well as the text of the audio.
Can Ice Age Art Survive Man's Attempt To Save It?
Times Online
The survival of the most important cave paintings in the world is in doubt because of a severe fungal infection that spread after an air-circulation system was installed to protect them, archaeologists say...
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/visual_arts/article3118897.ece
Friday, December 21, 2007
December 21st News
The news for the day of the Winter Solstice.
New stories as of 9:30 AM:
Bulgaria Plagued By 'Grave Robbers'
Spiegel Online
From an archaeological point of view, Bulgaria has some of the richest digs around. The problem is, plunderers are aware of the valuable treasure as well. And they often get there first...
http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,524976,00.html
In Pictures: Ancient Roman Paintings
BBC News
A unique exhibition of 2,000-year-old paintings called Pompeian Red has opened at the National Museum of Rome...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/picture_gallery/07/europe_ancient_roman_paintings/html/1.stm
A slide show of ten images of the Roman frescoes on display. Each painting also has a description with dates and other information.
Ancient Houses Excavated And Restored In Italy
CCTV.com
Two houses of ancient Rome are unveiled, reborn to grace the basement of a government office building in Italy's capital. They are two upper-class homes, located, excavated, then restored to their ancient grace with the aid of high technology...
http://www.cctv.com/program/cultureexpress/20071221/107620.shtml
Masterpieces From The Ruins Of Pompeii
The Independent
The wall paintings that first brought the civilisation of ancient Italy home to modern Europeans went on show in Rome yesterday, for the first time in decades...
http://news.independent.co.uk/europe/article3273187.ece
Ancient Villas Restored In Rome
Associated Press
ROME (AP) — The restored ruins of two opulent Roman villas and private thermal baths will open to the public Saturday, along with a 3-D reconstruction that offers a virtual tour of the luxurious residences discovered in downtown Rome...
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hH_6aifHIo6zRXuDR2Ua1SXfvahQD8TLCVK80
Top Ten Archaeological Stories Of 2007
National Geographic News
The founders of Rome, the builders of Stonehenge, and ancient Egypt's "female king" were among the stars of this year's most popular archaeology stories from National Geographic News...
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/12/071220-archaeology.html
Gaulish Haul Discovered
NZ Herald
Asterix and Obelix, had they existed, might have paid for their mead and other magic potions with gold-silver-copper coins stamped with elaborate images of men and horses...
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/2/story.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10483630
Ancient Egyptian Glassmaking Recreated
Science Daily
ScienceDaily (Dec. 21, 2007) — A team led by a Cardiff University archaeologist has reconstructed a 3,000-year-old glass furnace, showing that Ancient Egyptian glassmaking methods were much more advanced than previously thought...
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/12/071214094026.htm
New stories as of 9:30 AM:
Bulgaria Plagued By 'Grave Robbers'
Spiegel Online
From an archaeological point of view, Bulgaria has some of the richest digs around. The problem is, plunderers are aware of the valuable treasure as well. And they often get there first...
http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,524976,00.html
In Pictures: Ancient Roman Paintings
BBC News
A unique exhibition of 2,000-year-old paintings called Pompeian Red has opened at the National Museum of Rome...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/picture_gallery/07/europe_ancient_roman_paintings/html/1.stm
A slide show of ten images of the Roman frescoes on display. Each painting also has a description with dates and other information.
Ancient Houses Excavated And Restored In Italy
CCTV.com
Two houses of ancient Rome are unveiled, reborn to grace the basement of a government office building in Italy's capital. They are two upper-class homes, located, excavated, then restored to their ancient grace with the aid of high technology...
http://www.cctv.com/program/cultureexpress/20071221/107620.shtml
Masterpieces From The Ruins Of Pompeii
The Independent
The wall paintings that first brought the civilisation of ancient Italy home to modern Europeans went on show in Rome yesterday, for the first time in decades...
http://news.independent.co.uk/europe/article3273187.ece
Ancient Villas Restored In Rome
Associated Press
ROME (AP) — The restored ruins of two opulent Roman villas and private thermal baths will open to the public Saturday, along with a 3-D reconstruction that offers a virtual tour of the luxurious residences discovered in downtown Rome...
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hH_6aifHIo6zRXuDR2Ua1SXfvahQD8TLCVK80
Top Ten Archaeological Stories Of 2007
National Geographic News
The founders of Rome, the builders of Stonehenge, and ancient Egypt's "female king" were among the stars of this year's most popular archaeology stories from National Geographic News...
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/12/071220-archaeology.html
Gaulish Haul Discovered
NZ Herald
Asterix and Obelix, had they existed, might have paid for their mead and other magic potions with gold-silver-copper coins stamped with elaborate images of men and horses...
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/2/story.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10483630
Ancient Egyptian Glassmaking Recreated
Science Daily
ScienceDaily (Dec. 21, 2007) — A team led by a Cardiff University archaeologist has reconstructed a 3,000-year-old glass furnace, showing that Ancient Egyptian glassmaking methods were much more advanced than previously thought...
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/12/071214094026.htm
Thursday, December 20, 2007
December 20th News
Not too busy a day as of this morning, but there's an interesting range of stories.
New stories as of 8:00 AM:
Italy To Show Off Repatriated Artifacts In New Exhibit
CBC.ca
Italian cultural officials say they're offering art and history lovers an early "Christmas present" this week with the opening of a new exhibition showcasing priceless artifacts recently repatriated to Italy...
http://www.cbc.ca/arts/artdesign/story/2007/12/19/rome-lootedart-exhibit.html
Second Temple Palace Remains Uncovered
Jerusalem Post
Israeli archeologists have uncovered a monumental Second Temple structure opposite the Temple Mount that was likely Queen Helena's palace, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced Wednesday...
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?c=JPArticle&cid=1196847260218&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull
This one's a bit late really for Early History News (December 5th), but it popped up anyway, and today seems to be a bit slow.
Skeletons Give Clue To Origins Of Priory
icSurreyOnline
THE remains of a chapel and graves dating back 600 years, including parts of four skeletons, have been unearthed in Priory Park...
http://icsurreyonline.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/reigate/tm_headline=skeletons-give-clue-to-origins-of-priory&method=full&objectid=20270421&siteid=50101-name_page.html
Archaeologists Find Mysterious Neolithic Structure In Orkney Dig
24 Hour Museum
The sands of time have been rapidly eroding at the Orkney Bronze Age site, the Links of Noltland. Before everything is lost to the sea around the island of Westray, Historic Scotland have been carrying out a thorough excavation to learn everything they can...
http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/nwh_gfx_en/ART52775.html
Record-Breaking Haul From Gaul Discovered At Farm In Brittany
Belfast Telegraph
Asterix and Obelix, had they existed, might have paid for their mead and other magic potions with gold-silver-copper coins stamped with elaborate images of men and horses...
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/article3266841.ece
Study Of Shipwreck Reveals Valuable Data
Financial Mirror
A study of a shipwreck, off Cyprus’ southern coast, is expected to provide valuable information about the nautical and economic history of the Eastern Mediterranean as it is one of very few shipwrecks of the Classical period, found in the Eastern Mediterranean in such a good state of preservation, according to the Department of Antiquities...
http://www.financialmirror.com/more_news.php?id=9368&nt=Politics
New stories as of 8:00 AM:
Italy To Show Off Repatriated Artifacts In New Exhibit
CBC.ca
Italian cultural officials say they're offering art and history lovers an early "Christmas present" this week with the opening of a new exhibition showcasing priceless artifacts recently repatriated to Italy...
http://www.cbc.ca/arts/artdesign/story/2007/12/19/rome-lootedart-exhibit.html
Second Temple Palace Remains Uncovered
Jerusalem Post
Israeli archeologists have uncovered a monumental Second Temple structure opposite the Temple Mount that was likely Queen Helena's palace, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced Wednesday...
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?c=JPArticle&cid=1196847260218&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull
This one's a bit late really for Early History News (December 5th), but it popped up anyway, and today seems to be a bit slow.
Skeletons Give Clue To Origins Of Priory
icSurreyOnline
THE remains of a chapel and graves dating back 600 years, including parts of four skeletons, have been unearthed in Priory Park...
http://icsurreyonline.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/reigate/tm_headline=skeletons-give-clue-to-origins-of-priory&method=full&objectid=20270421&siteid=50101-name_page.html
Archaeologists Find Mysterious Neolithic Structure In Orkney Dig
24 Hour Museum
The sands of time have been rapidly eroding at the Orkney Bronze Age site, the Links of Noltland. Before everything is lost to the sea around the island of Westray, Historic Scotland have been carrying out a thorough excavation to learn everything they can...
http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/nwh_gfx_en/ART52775.html
Record-Breaking Haul From Gaul Discovered At Farm In Brittany
Belfast Telegraph
Asterix and Obelix, had they existed, might have paid for their mead and other magic potions with gold-silver-copper coins stamped with elaborate images of men and horses...
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/article3266841.ece
Study Of Shipwreck Reveals Valuable Data
Financial Mirror
A study of a shipwreck, off Cyprus’ southern coast, is expected to provide valuable information about the nautical and economic history of the Eastern Mediterranean as it is one of very few shipwrecks of the Classical period, found in the Eastern Mediterranean in such a good state of preservation, according to the Department of Antiquities...
http://www.financialmirror.com/more_news.php?id=9368&nt=Politics
Friday, November 16, 2007
November 16th News
There's quite a range of stories today, from ancient Syria to medieval Britain.
New stories as of 6:15 AM:
In the Phoenician's Tracks
Al-Ahram Weekly
Widely advertised and long awaited, La Méditerranée des Phénicians, an exhibition that opened at the Institut du monde arabe in Paris on 6 October, affords a rare glimpse of ancient Phoenician civilisation, which dominated Mediterranean commerce for a millennium...
http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2007/871/cu5.htm
Archaeological Find In Turkey
Nirvana International
A significant archaeological discovery has been made in Turkey's ancient city Laodiceia, near the coastal city of Denizli...
http://www.nirvanainternational.com/news/archaeology/archaeological-find-in-turkey-18357457
Syrian Archaeologists Discover 1,700 Year Old Cemetery
ANH
Damascus, Syria (AHN) - Syrian archaeologists have unearthed an ancient Roman-era cemetery in northeast Syria, which dates back to the 3rd century BCE near the capital of Damascus...
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7009178001
Syria Finds 2nd Century Skeletons, Statues
Middle East Times
DAMASCUS (AFP) Syrian archaelogists have uncovered a 2nd century necropolis and statues in the central town of Palmyra, along with several skeletons, museum director Walid Assaad told AFP on Thursday...
http://www.metimes.com/Politics/2007/11/15/syria_finds_2nd_century_skeletons_statues/afp/
17,00-Year-Old Cemetery Found In Syria
Associated Press
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Archeologists have unearthed a Roman-era cemetery dating from the 3rd century A.D. in northeast Syria, one of several recent archaeological discoveries in the history-rich country, a government newspaper reported Thursday...
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gcqC6lHr-qFgEzzwzjtgGiLWKl8AD8SUC0280
Archaeology Student Finds Roman Remains In Garden
The Press
AN ARCHAEOLOGY student struck lucky when he began digging the garden of his new home - and discovered ancient Roman remains...
http://www.thisisyork.co.uk/display.var.1835934.0.archaeology_student_finds_roman_remains_in_garden.php
Sarmat Epoch Hoard Passed On To A Museum
Russia IC
A unique hoard of the Sarmat epoch found in Ilovlya Region has been transferred to the fund of Volgograd Local Lore Museum...
http://www.russia-ic.com/news/show/5179/
Transatlantic Partnership Puts Major British Library Online, Spotlighting Books Rescued From The Medieval World
Exduco
In the beginning was the Word,” the opening page of St. John’s Gospel from an early 8th-century Northumbrian Gospel Book. It’s one of hundreds of manuscripts from the Parker Library at Corpus Christi (Cambridge). The entire library will go online, thanks to a collaboration between Corpus Christi, the University of Cambridge, and Stanford. Courtesy Corpus Christi College (Cambridge)...
http://www.exduco.net/news.php?id=2620
Archaeologists Uncover City Of The Dead In Syria
Thaindian News
London , November 16 (ANI): Syrian archaeologists have unraveled a second century necropolis (a large cemetery or burial place) and statues along with several skeletons in the central town Palmyra...
http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/health/archaeologists-uncover-city-of-the-dead-in-syria_1005385.html
New stories as of 6:15 AM:
In the Phoenician's Tracks
Al-Ahram Weekly
Widely advertised and long awaited, La Méditerranée des Phénicians, an exhibition that opened at the Institut du monde arabe in Paris on 6 October, affords a rare glimpse of ancient Phoenician civilisation, which dominated Mediterranean commerce for a millennium...
http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2007/871/cu5.htm
Archaeological Find In Turkey
Nirvana International
A significant archaeological discovery has been made in Turkey's ancient city Laodiceia, near the coastal city of Denizli...
http://www.nirvanainternational.com/news/archaeology/archaeological-find-in-turkey-18357457
Syrian Archaeologists Discover 1,700 Year Old Cemetery
ANH
Damascus, Syria (AHN) - Syrian archaeologists have unearthed an ancient Roman-era cemetery in northeast Syria, which dates back to the 3rd century BCE near the capital of Damascus...
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7009178001
Syria Finds 2nd Century Skeletons, Statues
Middle East Times
DAMASCUS (AFP) Syrian archaelogists have uncovered a 2nd century necropolis and statues in the central town of Palmyra, along with several skeletons, museum director Walid Assaad told AFP on Thursday...
http://www.metimes.com/Politics/2007/11/15/syria_finds_2nd_century_skeletons_statues/afp/
17,00-Year-Old Cemetery Found In Syria
Associated Press
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Archeologists have unearthed a Roman-era cemetery dating from the 3rd century A.D. in northeast Syria, one of several recent archaeological discoveries in the history-rich country, a government newspaper reported Thursday...
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gcqC6lHr-qFgEzzwzjtgGiLWKl8AD8SUC0280
Archaeology Student Finds Roman Remains In Garden
The Press
AN ARCHAEOLOGY student struck lucky when he began digging the garden of his new home - and discovered ancient Roman remains...
http://www.thisisyork.co.uk/display.var.1835934.0.archaeology_student_finds_roman_remains_in_garden.php
Sarmat Epoch Hoard Passed On To A Museum
Russia IC
A unique hoard of the Sarmat epoch found in Ilovlya Region has been transferred to the fund of Volgograd Local Lore Museum...
http://www.russia-ic.com/news/show/5179/
Transatlantic Partnership Puts Major British Library Online, Spotlighting Books Rescued From The Medieval World
Exduco
In the beginning was the Word,” the opening page of St. John’s Gospel from an early 8th-century Northumbrian Gospel Book. It’s one of hundreds of manuscripts from the Parker Library at Corpus Christi (Cambridge). The entire library will go online, thanks to a collaboration between Corpus Christi, the University of Cambridge, and Stanford. Courtesy Corpus Christi College (Cambridge)...
http://www.exduco.net/news.php?id=2620
Archaeologists Uncover City Of The Dead In Syria
Thaindian News
London , November 16 (ANI): Syrian archaeologists have unraveled a second century necropolis (a large cemetery or burial place) and statues along with several skeletons in the central town Palmyra...
http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/health/archaeologists-uncover-city-of-the-dead-in-syria_1005385.html
Friday, July 27, 2007
July 27th News
Yes, I'm late getting this up today. Had internet connection problems for a bit.
New stories since last night (6:20 PM):
Scientists Stunned By Ancient City Under Alexandria
News.com.au
ALEXANDER the Great founded Alexandria to immortalise his name. But someone got there before him...
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22147107-401,00.html
Fake Big Toe Discovered On Mummy
Fort Frances Times Online
A British researcher is taking steps to prove whether an artificial big toe found attached to the foot of an ancient Egyptian mummy is actually the world’s earliest known functional prosthetic body part...
http://www.fftimes.com/node/202730
Silbury Hill Repairs Abandoned Because Of Rain
This Is Wiltshire
Heavy rain has forced experts to abandon a repair works on Silbury Hill...
http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/display.var.1579841.0.silbury_hill_repairs_abandoned_because_of_rain.php
Also published in:
http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/headlines/display.var.1579841.0.silbury_hill_repairs_abandoned_because_of_rain.php
World's First Prosthetic: Egyptian Mummy's Fake Toe
LiveScience
An artificial big toe found on the foot of an Egyptian mummy could prove to be the world's earliest functioning prosthetic body part, it was announced today...
http://www.livescience.com/history/070727_old_toe.html
Science Steps In To Discover Wonders Of Toe-tankhamun
ScienceDaily
Science Daily — An artificial big toe attached to the foot of an ancient Egyptian mummy could prove to be the world's earliest functional prosthetic body part, say scientists...
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/07/070727084801.htm
World's First Prosthetic Limb Found On 3,000-Year-Old Egyptian Mummy
Daily Mail
The false toe worn by a 3,000-year-old mummy has always been regarded as a simple ornament, added after death as part of burial rites...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/worldnews.html?in_article_id=471203&in_page_id=1811
Cairo Toe Earliest Fake Body Bit
BBC News
An artificial big toe found on the foot of an ancient Egyptian mummy could be the world's earliest functional fake body part, UK experts believe...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6918687.stm
Floods Threaten Ancient And Historic Sites
Guardian Unlimited
Severe weather is washing away thousands of years of heritage in the UK. Maev Kennedy surveys the damage to Silbury Hill and Rotherwas Ribbon...
http://arts.guardian.co.uk/art/heritage/story/0,,2136400,00.html
Hoard Of Roman Coins Declared Treasure
icWales
THIS is one of the largest collections of Roman coins ever found in the UK...
http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0200wales/tm_headline=hoard-of-roman-coins-declared-treasure&method=full&objectid=19527354&siteid=50082-name_page.html
Egypt's Largest Pharaoh-Era Fortress Discovered, Experts Announce
National Geographic News
The largest known fortress from ancient Egypt's days of the pharaohs has been unearthed near the Suez Canal, archaeologists announced on Sunday...
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/07/070727-egypt-fort.html
Sedgeford Dig Open Day
Lynnews.co.uk
ARCHAEOLOGISTS at this year's Sedgeford dig will be showcasing a number of exciting discoveries from the village in a special open day on Sunday ...
http://www.lynnnews.co.uk/news?articleid=3065053
Roman Mosaics Uncovered In France
CCTV International
At the heart of the ancient town of Nimes, in Southern France, routine building work has uncovered a unique and fascinating piece of ancient history. The find dates to the era when the town was a principal city of Roman Gaul. What the excavators discovered were two magnificent Roman mosaics...
http://www.cctv.com/program/cultureexpress/20070727/106529.shtml
This article seems to include a link to a video item as well.
New stories since last night (6:20 PM):
Scientists Stunned By Ancient City Under Alexandria
News.com.au
ALEXANDER the Great founded Alexandria to immortalise his name. But someone got there before him...
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22147107-401,00.html
Fake Big Toe Discovered On Mummy
Fort Frances Times Online
A British researcher is taking steps to prove whether an artificial big toe found attached to the foot of an ancient Egyptian mummy is actually the world’s earliest known functional prosthetic body part...
http://www.fftimes.com/node/202730
Silbury Hill Repairs Abandoned Because Of Rain
This Is Wiltshire
Heavy rain has forced experts to abandon a repair works on Silbury Hill...
http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/display.var.1579841.0.silbury_hill_repairs_abandoned_because_of_rain.php
Also published in:
http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/headlines/display.var.1579841.0.silbury_hill_repairs_abandoned_because_of_rain.php
World's First Prosthetic: Egyptian Mummy's Fake Toe
LiveScience
An artificial big toe found on the foot of an Egyptian mummy could prove to be the world's earliest functioning prosthetic body part, it was announced today...
http://www.livescience.com/history/070727_old_toe.html
Science Steps In To Discover Wonders Of Toe-tankhamun
ScienceDaily
Science Daily — An artificial big toe attached to the foot of an ancient Egyptian mummy could prove to be the world's earliest functional prosthetic body part, say scientists...
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/07/070727084801.htm
World's First Prosthetic Limb Found On 3,000-Year-Old Egyptian Mummy
Daily Mail
The false toe worn by a 3,000-year-old mummy has always been regarded as a simple ornament, added after death as part of burial rites...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/worldnews.html?in_article_id=471203&in_page_id=1811
Cairo Toe Earliest Fake Body Bit
BBC News
An artificial big toe found on the foot of an ancient Egyptian mummy could be the world's earliest functional fake body part, UK experts believe...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6918687.stm
Floods Threaten Ancient And Historic Sites
Guardian Unlimited
Severe weather is washing away thousands of years of heritage in the UK. Maev Kennedy surveys the damage to Silbury Hill and Rotherwas Ribbon...
http://arts.guardian.co.uk/art/heritage/story/0,,2136400,00.html
Hoard Of Roman Coins Declared Treasure
icWales
THIS is one of the largest collections of Roman coins ever found in the UK...
http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0200wales/tm_headline=hoard-of-roman-coins-declared-treasure&method=full&objectid=19527354&siteid=50082-name_page.html
Egypt's Largest Pharaoh-Era Fortress Discovered, Experts Announce
National Geographic News
The largest known fortress from ancient Egypt's days of the pharaohs has been unearthed near the Suez Canal, archaeologists announced on Sunday...
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/07/070727-egypt-fort.html
Sedgeford Dig Open Day
Lynnews.co.uk
ARCHAEOLOGISTS at this year's Sedgeford dig will be showcasing a number of exciting discoveries from the village in a special open day on Sunday ...
http://www.lynnnews.co.uk/news?articleid=3065053
Roman Mosaics Uncovered In France
CCTV International
At the heart of the ancient town of Nimes, in Southern France, routine building work has uncovered a unique and fascinating piece of ancient history. The find dates to the era when the town was a principal city of Roman Gaul. What the excavators discovered were two magnificent Roman mosaics...
http://www.cctv.com/program/cultureexpress/20070727/106529.shtml
This article seems to include a link to a video item as well.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
July 17th News
Looks like the discovery of the gold mask is still a major story. However, it's not the only story today.
New stories as of 6:24 PM:
Earliest Known Commercial Winery Excavated In France
Wine Spectator
Early this month, it was announced that the remains of a commercial Roman winery dating back to 10 A.D. have been unearthed in a small village in the south of France. The find, initially discovered a little more than a year ago in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, is being acclaimed as that of France's earliest-known winery...
http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Features/0,1197,3893,00.html
New stories as of 10:20 AM:
Ancient Thracian Gold Mask Found In Bulgaria
Bits of News
Yesterday scholars announced that a team of Bulgarian archaeologists have unearthed another Thracian treasure, in what has become a long line of discoveries, just outside the small Bulgarian village of Topolchane, 290 kilometers (180 miles) east of the capital, Sofia...
http://www.bitsofnews.com/content/view/5850/
3000-Year-Old Tomb Discovered In Western Greece
RIA Novosti
ATHENS, July 17 (RIA Novosti) - A tomb believed to be over 3,000-year-old has been discovered in western Greece, the country's Culture Ministry said...
http://en.rian.ru/world/20070717/69107869.html
Archaeologists Find Old Mask In Bulgaria
ABC News
A 2,400-year-old golden mask that once belonged to a Thracian king was unearthed in a timber-lined tomb in southeastern Bulgaria, archaeologists said Monday...
http://www.abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=3382569
Building Boom Revealing London's Ancient Past
Reuters UK
LONDON, July 17 (Reuters) - London's building boom has given archaeologists an unexpected bonus -- the city's ancient past is being laid bare.
The latest piece of the historical jigsaw is most of the interior decor of a rich merchant's dining room dating back to 120 AD when the Roman Emperor Hadrian ruled an Empire stretching from northern England to northern Africa...
http://uk.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUKL1780886220070717
Also posted at:
http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSL1780886220070717
Mosaic Guides Upcoming Excavations
Turkish Daily News
A unique mosaic unearthed 18 years ago in the ancient city of Kelenderis, in Mersin's Aydıncık district, sheds light on the past of the area...
http://www.turkishdailynews.com.tr/article.php?enewsid=77787
Missing Link To Bloodthirsty Ancient Celtic Warrior God Uncovered
24 Hour Museum
A new discovery that could change the way we think about Roman Britain has provided archaeologists with the missing link to a bloodthirsty ancient Celtic warrior god...
http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/nwh_gfx_en/ART49084.html
Becalmed Viking Ship Takes A Tow
BBC News
A replica Viking ship trying to sail across the North Sea has been forced by unfavourable winds to accept a tow...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/6903308.stm
Archaeological Discoveries In Bulgaria Continue
Sofia Echo
Days after prominent Bulgarian archaeologist Georgi Kitov found a gold royal mask and other precious artefacts, Polish archaeologist Andrzej Biernacki unearthed a unique Roman pool in the ancient Roman town of Novae, near Svishtov...
http://www.sofiaecho.com/article/archaeological-discoveries-in-bulgaria-continue/id_23848/catid_70
Rare Mycenaean Grave Unearthed
Yahoo! News
ATHENS (Reuters) - Roadworks in southern Greece have unearthed a rare Mycenaean grave thought to be well over 3,000 years old and containing important burial offerings including a gold chalice, the culture ministry said on Monday...
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070716/sc_nm/greece_grave_dc;_ylt=Anw_tvvu5sXOs0r1yLyBfRQhANEA
Ancient Gold Mask Found In Bulgaria
Discovery News
July 16, 2007 — A 2,400-year-old golden mask that once belonged to a Thracian king was unearthed in a timber-lined tomb in southeastern Bulgaria, archaeologists said Monday...
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/07/16/mask_arc.html?category=archaeology&guid=20070716164530
Pharaoh DNA Analysis: Preliminary Results Support Positive Identification Of Egyptian Queen
Science Daily
Preliminary results from DNA tests carried out on a mummy believed to be Queen Hatshepsut is expected to support the claim by Egyptian authorities that the remains are indeed those of Egypt's most powerful female ruler...
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/07/070716133119.htm
New stories as of 6:24 PM:
Earliest Known Commercial Winery Excavated In France
Wine Spectator
Early this month, it was announced that the remains of a commercial Roman winery dating back to 10 A.D. have been unearthed in a small village in the south of France. The find, initially discovered a little more than a year ago in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, is being acclaimed as that of France's earliest-known winery...
http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Features/0,1197,3893,00.html
New stories as of 10:20 AM:
Ancient Thracian Gold Mask Found In Bulgaria
Bits of News
Yesterday scholars announced that a team of Bulgarian archaeologists have unearthed another Thracian treasure, in what has become a long line of discoveries, just outside the small Bulgarian village of Topolchane, 290 kilometers (180 miles) east of the capital, Sofia...
http://www.bitsofnews.com/content/view/5850/
3000-Year-Old Tomb Discovered In Western Greece
RIA Novosti
ATHENS, July 17 (RIA Novosti) - A tomb believed to be over 3,000-year-old has been discovered in western Greece, the country's Culture Ministry said...
http://en.rian.ru/world/20070717/69107869.html
Archaeologists Find Old Mask In Bulgaria
ABC News
A 2,400-year-old golden mask that once belonged to a Thracian king was unearthed in a timber-lined tomb in southeastern Bulgaria, archaeologists said Monday...
http://www.abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=3382569
Building Boom Revealing London's Ancient Past
Reuters UK
LONDON, July 17 (Reuters) - London's building boom has given archaeologists an unexpected bonus -- the city's ancient past is being laid bare.
The latest piece of the historical jigsaw is most of the interior decor of a rich merchant's dining room dating back to 120 AD when the Roman Emperor Hadrian ruled an Empire stretching from northern England to northern Africa...
http://uk.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUKL1780886220070717
Also posted at:
http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSL1780886220070717
Mosaic Guides Upcoming Excavations
Turkish Daily News
A unique mosaic unearthed 18 years ago in the ancient city of Kelenderis, in Mersin's Aydıncık district, sheds light on the past of the area...
http://www.turkishdailynews.com.tr/article.php?enewsid=77787
Missing Link To Bloodthirsty Ancient Celtic Warrior God Uncovered
24 Hour Museum
A new discovery that could change the way we think about Roman Britain has provided archaeologists with the missing link to a bloodthirsty ancient Celtic warrior god...
http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/nwh_gfx_en/ART49084.html
Becalmed Viking Ship Takes A Tow
BBC News
A replica Viking ship trying to sail across the North Sea has been forced by unfavourable winds to accept a tow...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/6903308.stm
Archaeological Discoveries In Bulgaria Continue
Sofia Echo
Days after prominent Bulgarian archaeologist Georgi Kitov found a gold royal mask and other precious artefacts, Polish archaeologist Andrzej Biernacki unearthed a unique Roman pool in the ancient Roman town of Novae, near Svishtov...
http://www.sofiaecho.com/article/archaeological-discoveries-in-bulgaria-continue/id_23848/catid_70
Rare Mycenaean Grave Unearthed
Yahoo! News
ATHENS (Reuters) - Roadworks in southern Greece have unearthed a rare Mycenaean grave thought to be well over 3,000 years old and containing important burial offerings including a gold chalice, the culture ministry said on Monday...
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070716/sc_nm/greece_grave_dc;_ylt=Anw_tvvu5sXOs0r1yLyBfRQhANEA
Ancient Gold Mask Found In Bulgaria
Discovery News
July 16, 2007 — A 2,400-year-old golden mask that once belonged to a Thracian king was unearthed in a timber-lined tomb in southeastern Bulgaria, archaeologists said Monday...
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/07/16/mask_arc.html?category=archaeology&guid=20070716164530
Pharaoh DNA Analysis: Preliminary Results Support Positive Identification Of Egyptian Queen
Science Daily
Preliminary results from DNA tests carried out on a mummy believed to be Queen Hatshepsut is expected to support the claim by Egyptian authorities that the remains are indeed those of Egypt's most powerful female ruler...
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/07/070716133119.htm
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