Archaeologists are literally digging up forgotten history.
Across the world, there are countless structures, skeletons, cities, and villages that have all been lost to time. But archaeologists have been discovering it all over again and bringing some amazing history to light. The bones of kings, the true age of empires, drowned cities, and ancient art are all being unearthed and observed.
Take in some mind-blowing discoveries that redefine the history of humanity.
1
Egypt’s Lost Golden City
In 2021, 3,000-year-old city was uncovered Egypt, and is considered by archaeologists as one of the most important finds since the tomb of King Tutankhamun.
2
New Discoveries at Notre Dame
After the 2019 fire, excavations were conducted at the Cathedral of Notre Dame which uncovered unknown Christian artifacts - including a bust of Jesus Christ - that date back to 1230 A.D..
3
4,000 Year-Old Saudi Arabian Town
In 2024, archaeologists uncovered a 4,000-year-old fortified town in northwest Saudi Arabia.
4
Ancient Village of Sharnbrook
In Sharnbrook, England, an archaeological dig revealed that a village may be 3,000 years older than previously thought. A male skeleton was found, carbon-dated thousands of years before previously discovered ruins.
5
Roman town that questions the age of the Empire
An ancient Roman town uncovered in Italy called Interamna Lirenas survived 300 years longer than previously believed, leaving experts questions when the Roman Empire truly fell.
6
Ancient Settlers of the Grand Canyon
Cave art from ancient Native Peoples who settled the Grand Canyon approximately 8,000 years ago.
7
New Moai Statue
A new Moai statue was unearthed in 2023 on the remote Chilean volcanic island Easter Island that is approximately 500 years old.
8
Neanderthal Markings
Found in a sealed French cave, these 57,000-Year-Old markings were discovered in 2023.
9
Atlit Yam
A 9000-year-old submerged Neolithic village discovered in 1984, off the coast of Atlit, Israel.
10
Staffordshire Hoard
One of the most important Anglo-Saxon discoveries, the hoard was dug up in 2009 and contains a multitude of treasures most likely deposited between the years 650 and 675.
11
Discovery of King Richard III’s Skeleton
The last English king to be killed in battle was dug up from under a parking lot in 2011.
12
Mesa Verde National Park
Mesa Verde is a National Park in Colorado that features the Cliff Palace, a structure that is approximately 800 years old.
13
Gobekli Tepe
An ancient settlement in modern day Turkey that was most likely first inhabited around 9500 B.C.
14
The Cave of Altamira
Discovered in Spain in 1868, its paintings were one of the first widely known examples of prehistoric human activity. The paintings date back 36,000 years ago.
15
Cousin species of humans practicing burial
A skeleton of Homo naledi, a cousin of Homo sapiens, was uncovered in South Africa. It showed signs of intentional burial, bringing new insights to the rituals of our extinct relatives.
