The most iconic tourist sites associated with history have been discovered long ago. But archaeologists continue to pursue their craft and find lost structures. Sometimes, whole ancient complexes with their secrets and secrets appear before the eyes of historians.
Ancient tomb in Egypt
The history of Ancient Egypt is a separate page in world culture. But the sands keep many surprises in themselves. The oldest tomb was discovered 30 km from Cairo, in the settlement of Sakkara. According to preliminary data, it has not been opened for more than 4400 years. This is what saved her from looting, so all the interior decoration of the room where the burials were located were preserved in excellent condition. Hamed Al Anani, Minister of Antiquities of Egypt, said that this is a burial place from the time of the not most popular pharaoh Neferirkar. He was on the throne for only 5 years, so he rarely appears in history.
The very fact of such a find is unique; it is one of the greatest discoveries in recent decades.
Judging by the frescoes that have been carefully studied, the tomb belonged to the high priest of Wataya. The bodies of his family members are located in the same burial. The frescoes also depict the handicraft processes characteristic of the time. For example, making wine, pottery, etc. Excavations at this place continue, the goal of historians is to find the sarcophagus of the priest himself.
The last camp of the people of the past
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The theory of evolution has been studied for a long time, but it is characterized by the presence of gaps that have not yet been filled with anything. With this discovery, there is one less space. On the island of Java, a group of researchers found the site of the last species of fossil people - Homo Erectus. Homo erectus moved around the planet a lot, did not stay for a long time anywhere. The first humans came from Africa and spread to other continents about 2,000,000 years ago. Homo Erectus moved around Asia and probably Europe. But about 400,000 years ago, the species disappeared. Archaeologists from the University of Iowa have found the area where they found the most recent traces of an ancient man. They found 12 skulls and 2 tibiae belonging to this species.
Homo Erectus appeared 108,000-118,000 years ago.
The oldest settlement in Bankuklu Tarla
The Göbekli Tepe temple complex in Turkey was considered the oldest building in recent times. But the structure discovered not so long ago is at least 1000 years older than it. The find is located in Bankuklu Tarla (Beaded Field) in the province of Nardin. This area has been a refuge for many peoples.
Turkish archaeologists have calculated that the history of the found settlement dates back more than 12,000 years.
Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians and Romans lived here. Scientists confirm that, judging by the temple buildings, the first people already had a concept of religion. This discovery will be an important moment in world history. Further research will tell about the beginning of a sedentary lifestyle in this area, about the transition from hunting to food production. Not to mention the cultural and religious organization of the ancient society.
Royal burial in Greece
The discovery took place on about. Peloponnese, Greece. Archaeologists from the United States have unearthed 2 large tombs. The graves belonged to noble people, the date of their burial is 3000-3500 years ago. They were not looted during this time only because the outer ceilings covering the roofs collapsed and prevented black diggers from finding unique historical sites.
An ancient gold ring with a seal was found in the graves. And also the ancient Egyptian amulet, which depicts the goddess Hathor. The find also reveals the mystery of the development of the Mycenaean civilization (1650-1100 BC). Most of the legends now known (for example, about the Trojan War) came from it.
These findings confirmed speculation about the cultural and trade ties that existed between the states of Ancient Egypt and Greece in the Bronze Age.
Stone figures in India
The finds were found in the state of Karnataka (India). The place of accumulation of stone statues was named Sakha-Sharinga - figures created from river stones right in the water. Interestingly, these small statues appear on the eye only when the water level in the river drops due to the heat. Many small figures were discovered in 1969. The French ethnographer Jean Bulbit found them, they called this place "1000 lin". During the opening period, the war broke out in Cambodia, it became possible to safely explore this place only after 20 years.
Historians believe that King Sadashiva Raj is involved in the creation of the statues.
The presence of lings on the shore is a manifestation of power over enemies and competitors. Whether this version is true has not yet been found out.
Tomb of China and Emergency Excavation Suspensions
Some discoveries happen spontaneously, and so it happened in this case. In the Chinese city of Taiyuan, builders were digging earth to build a playground and accidentally discovered an ancient tomb belonging to the Tang Dynasty (618-907).
At this time, there was also a cultural leap in the country, as evidenced by the frescoes on the walls of the tomb.
The time of their reign was one of the most progressive and powerful. It is surprising that the length of the burial is several kilometers underground, but scientists cannot continue to work further, since there is a children's institution nearby. This issue is still being resolved at the administrative level of the city.
Nero's secret room in Rome
Sometimes historical finds lie in wait in already explored places. Archaeologists and historians who worked on the palace of King Nero in Rome found a secret room in it. Its walls are decorated with frescoes, and the emperor himself was most likely the last visitor.
Director of the Colosseum Alfonsine Rousse: "A visit to the secret room of Nero allows you to fully experience the exotic atmosphere of Ancient Rome."
The palace itself was erected after the Great Fire, it covers an area of 30 hectares and contains about 300 rooms. Nero during his lifetime was distinguished by despotism, the people did not like the king and after his death they wanted to erase any mention of the tyrant. But they simply did not know about this place.
Ritual cave in Mexico
Found in Mexico, in the northern part of the Yucatan Peninsula. It is an ancient religious center where the Maya performed their rituals. The ritual attributes used by the priests have been preserved inside. The cave was used as a sanctuary between 700 and 1000 AD, when the Mayan civilization was at its peak. This is also indicated by the smokers depicting the rain god found in the sanctuary. It was not possible to find out why the cave was used. It was probably just cooler there.
Presumably, at that time in the Yucatan there was a prolonged drought, so all efforts were thrown to appease the gods.
Author: Amina S.