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Archaeologists Unearth Monumental Statue of Pharaoh Ramses II in Egypt

News / 12/03/2024

In a groundbreaking discovery, archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed a towering 12.5-foot section of a limestone statue depicting the legendary pharaoh Ramses II. The momentous find was made at the renowned archaeological site of El Ashmunein, as part of a collaborative effort between Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities and the University of Colorado. Led by […]

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Student Researchers Uncover 2,000-Year-old Roman Scroll with AI

Artificial Intelligence, News / 08/02/2024

A team of student researchers has made a groundbreaking discovery by deciphering Greek writing within a 2,000-year-old scroll that was burned during the 79 CE eruption of Mount Vesuvius. This achievement not only reveals a previously illegible text but also opens doors for the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in archaeology. Unveiling History The scroll

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Drones Unlock Ancient Neolithic Cave Paintings in Alicante, Spain

News / 08/06/2023

Aditya Sisodia The team, led by geo-archaeology researcher and authorised drone pilot Javier Fernandez Molina, employed drones equipped with cameras to photograph and record videos of the walls in 18 shallow cavities. These aerial images provided a comprehensive view of the cave interiors, aiding in the identification of potential archaeological sites. The researchers were thrilled

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Indian Police Seize 55 Stolen Hindu Idols From An Art Collector In Chennai

News / 25/04/2023

A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends

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Hand prints and human animal hybrids inside ancient caves

Columns / 17/11/2022

In the beginning, there was only the void. No gods and no art. It is only after millenia passed that the topography transformed and we arrived: the homo sapiens. The homo sapiens were preceded by other branches such as the homo erectus and the homo neanderthalensis. When the homo sapiens walked the earth, they left

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