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10 extraordinary treasures that archaeologists unearthed this yearFrom stashes of gold and silver coins to intricately designed jewelry, here are some of the top treasure finds of 2023.
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Discovery of 'calendar' rock carvings from Ancestral Pueblo in US Southwest surpasses 'wildest expectations'Spiral petroglyphs carved into a canyon wall on the Colorado-Utah border may have been used as a calendar by the Ancestral Pueblo.
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World's oldest known fort was constructed by hunter-gatherers 8,000 years ago in SiberiaThe fact that this Stone Age fort was built by hunter-gatherers is transforming our understanding of ancient human societies.
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Oldest known ship burial discovered in Norway predates VikingsRivets found at the site hint that the burial mound once housed a pre-Viking ship.
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Medieval 'curse tablet' summoning Satan discovered at the bottom of a latrine in GermanyA rolled-up piece of lead found in Germany was actually a 15th-century "curse tablet."
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2,200-year-old tiles found in Jerusalem provide direct link to the history of HanukkahArchaeologists in Jerusalem have unearthed 16 ceramic tile fragments used in the construction of a Greek fortress.
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9,000-year-old double burial with shaman and infant reveals she may have been his 4th-great-grandmotherA genetic analysis gives new insight into the identity of a Mesolithic hunter-gatherer who died 9,000 years ago.
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The Great Wall of China is being held together by 'biocrusts'Ancient workers used a blend of organic materials such as mosses and lichen to build the architectural marvel and help protect it from erosion.
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3,500-year-old axes potentially used for 'cult practice' discovered in Polish forestFive axes found in Poland date to 3,500 years ago, and may have been used as either tools to chop wood or for sacrificial purposes.
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Temple linked to Hercules and Alexander the Great discovered in ancient megacity in IraqArchaeologists have discovered two temples, one buried atop the other, in the ancient megacity of Girsu in Iraq. One temple is linked to Hercules and Alexander the Great.
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Byzantine gold coin with 'face of Jesus' unearthed by metal detectorist in NorwayA metal detectorist stumbled upon a rare gold coin while exploring the mountains in southern Norway.
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1,400-year-old structure discovered near Sutton Hoo in England may have been a pagan temple or cult houseThe site is part of a royal compound that archaeologists think may have been overseen by King Raedwald.
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Nearly 8,000 medieval coins and 7 Bronze Age swords unearthed in GermanyVolunteer conservationists in Germany have unearthed a collection of artifacts, including Bronze Age swords, medieval coins and jewelry.
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1,000-year-old skeleton of noblewoman with hollowed-out skull found buried next to 'husband' in GermanyArchaeologists in Germany unearthed a male skeleton and a female skeleton. One was missing a significant chunk of the skull.
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How big can snowflakes get?What is the largest snowflake ever recorded?
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2,000 ancient clay stamps used to seal official Roman documents discovered in TurkeyResearchers found thousands of clay stamps used to seal official documents inside a former city archive in Doliche.
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Satellites spy remnants of hidden Bronze Age settlement in SerbiaThe more than 3,000-year-old site along a riverbank in Serbia contains the footprints of dozens of Bronze Age structures.
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More than 3,000 Roman coins and gems unearthed at 'magical place' in northern ItalyDuring ongoing excavations at Claterna, an ancient Roman site in Italy known as the "Pompeii of the North," archaeologists unearthed 3,000 coins and 50 gems.
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Cult temples and sacrificial pit unearthed at ancient Roman camp in GermanyArchaeologists in Germany have unearthed the foundations of two temples and a shallow circular ditch at a former Roman camp.
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Here's what happens when cats get too fat (it involves acidic poop)Obesity is wreaking havoc on cats' digestive systems, causing "significant changes" in their gut microbial compositions and giving them highly acidic poop.
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Scuba diver discovers 30,000 astonishingly well-preserved Roman coins off Italian coastThe well-preserved bronze coins found off the coast of Sardinia could be linked to a shipwreck.
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Copper Age woman survived two skull surgeries up to 4,500 years agoMultiple holes in a skull found at a burial site in Spain were the result of prehistoric surgeries.
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Soar over ancient Rome's temples, brothels and baths in epic new 3D reconstructionA newly-launched 3D model of ancient Rome lets viewers experience the city as it was in its heyday in the fourth century.
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Weathered face of 'old man' Neanderthal comes to life in amazing new facial reconstructionA new facial reconstruction depicts a Neanderthal whose skeleton was found by priests in a French cave.
