Archaeology

Hiker Accidentally Unearths Extremely Rare Gold Coin In Israel

The coin is believed to be nearly 2,000 years old.
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Rare Civil War-Era Shipwreck Discovered Off North Carolina Coast

The vessel is remarkably well preserved.
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14 Amazing Archaeological Artifact Discoveries Made In 2015

These artifacts will leave you in awe.
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Medieval Castle Unearthed Beneath Prison Yard

The massive castle dates back to the year 1110.
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Ancient Etruscan Tomb Found 'Undisturbed' In Italy

The 2,300-year-old grave could shed light on an enigmatic civilization.
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Beautiful Roman-Era Mosaic Unearthed In Israel

The 1,700-year-old artifact was discovered during construction in Lod.
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Scientists Unearth Fossils Of Rats The Size Of Small Dogs

What researchers really find intriguing, though, is why they died out.
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Man In Norway Finds 1,265-Year-Old Viking Sword While Hiking

Glacial melt driven by climate change has led to more archaeological discoveries.
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Amazing Artifact Discovered On N.J. Beach May Be Twice As Old As The Great Pyramid Of Giza

"There are actually professional excavations to try and find points like these, so to be along the shore and see it washed up is pretty incredible."
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Shroud Of Turin DNA Indicates Global Origins

Genetic material suggests the shroud may have been created in India.
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