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Was medieval armor bulletproof?The metal suits worn by knights during the Middle Ages were originally designed to protect against weapons such as swords. But could medieval armor also stop bullets?
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2,600-year-old jewelry stash from ancient Egypt includes gold statuette depicting family of godsArchaeologists have found a hoard of 2,600-year-old jewelry at Karnak Temple in Egypt.
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Fortifications older than the Great Wall of China discovered in Chinese mountain passA 2,800-year-old fortified wall has been found in a narrow mountain pass in China.
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Thutmose II tomb discovery raises new mysteries: Where is his mummy, and why wasn't he buried in the Valley of the Kings?Why did Hatshepsut have her husband buried to the west of the Valley of the Kings, while she was buried in the valley itself?
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1,300-year-old royal flush toilet used by crown prince discovered at palace in KoreaExcavations at a centuries-old royal palace in Korea have revealed multiple flush toilets, including one that the crown prince likely used.
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Tomb of ancient Egyptian pharaoh is 1st to be discovered in 100 years
The tomb of Thutmose II, a pharaoh who ruled about 3,500 years ago, has been discovered west of the Valley of the Kings.
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Lasers reveal 15th-century fortified Zapotec city in MexicoLidar has fully revealed a 600-year-old Zapotec city in southern Mexico.
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2,500-year-old painted tomb with 'unique scene of smithy' discovered at Etruscan necropolis in ItalyArchaeologists in Italy have discovered a 2,500-year-old Etruscan tomb that is richly decorated with wall paintings.
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7 haunting caves ancient humans used for art, burials and butcheringFrom stunning artwork to evidence of elaborate prehistoric butchering, Live Science takes a look at seven amazing caves that contain archaeological remains.
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How did Alexander the Great die?Alexander the Great died at age 32, but his cause of death is unclear. What killed him has been a long-standing source of debate.
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15th-century hoard of gold and silver coins discovered in Israel near Sea of GalileeA coin hoard dating to the 15th century has been discovered near a medieval synagogue in Israel. Why it was deposited there, however, is a mystery.
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More than 1,300 coins buried during Roman emperor Nero's reign found in EnglandA hoard of 1,368 coins, most of them silver, was discovered in England. Why they were buried is a mystery.
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7 ancient megaliths around the world that rival StonehengeThere are many megaliths around the world, some of which rival Stonehenge for their size and age.
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Excavations at Queen Hatshepsut's mortuary temple reveal elaborate burials, decorated blocks and ancient toolsA number of new discoveries have been made near the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Egypt.
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2,700-year-old archaeological site in Jordan may be a biblical place visited by King DavidResearchers think they have identified a biblical site known as Mahanaim, along with a residence that may have been used by the kings of Israel.
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4,100-year-old tomb of doctor who treated pharaohs discovered at SaqqaraArchaeologists working at the site of Saqqara have discovered a 4,100-year-old tomb that held the burial of a doctor.
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2,100-year-old coin hoard dating to dynasty of Jewish kings discovered in Jordan ValleyA coin hoard dating back about 2,100 years, during the time of the Jewish Hasmonean kings, has been discovered at a site in the Jordan Valley.
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Lost site of Alexander the Great's famous battle against ancient Persians discovered in TurkeyResearchers believe they have found the site where Alexander the Great's troops fought the Battle of the Granicus.
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10 stunning ancient Egyptian discoveries made in 2024, from hidden temples to hallucinogenic ritualsEvery year brings new discoveries from ancient Egypt and 2024 was no exception. In this countdown, Live Science takes a look at 10 fascinating discoveries from the past year.
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1,800-year-old gold ring with 'Venus the Victorious' carving discovered in FranceAn 1,800-year-old gold ring with a carving depicting Venus, a Roman goddess associated with victory, has been discovered in Brittany.
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How did the ancient Egyptians celebrate the new year?The ancient Egyptians celebrated the new year in a variety of ways, including having feasts, giving gifts, and exposing statues of gods to sunlight so they could be "regenerated."
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What if the Persians had defeated Alexander the Great?The world we live in might be unrecognizable if Alexander the Great had been defeated by the Persians.
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188 medieval figurines that held Christian saints' bones unearthed in Berlin's oldest town squareArchaeologists have found 188 medieval reliquaries during excavations at a square in Berlin. Some of them still contain human bones of people considered to be saints or holy.
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'Truly extraordinary' ancient offerings, including statues of snakes and a child priest, found submerged in 'healing' spring in ItalyThe remains of ancient bronze statues, including sculpted snakes up to 35 inches long, have been found within a hot spring in Italy.
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