Notices by Archaeo-Histories (archaeohistories@ohai.social), page 4

In 1972, while on vacation, Stefano Mariottini, an engineer from Rome, snorkeling off the coast of Monasterace near Riace, noticed a human hand sticking out of the sand. Deciding that it was a corpse, he called the police. From the bottom of the Ionian Sea, two statues of "Warriors from Riace" were raised - ancient Greek bronze statues of the 5th Century BC.

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UNDERGROUND (METRO) STATION (tunnelbana central station T-Centralen), Stockholm, Sweden 🇸🇪

Interior view of T-Centralen Metro Station blue line platforms, with feature artwork with incredible unique rock walls and ceiling decorated with floral and botanical motifs, painted in white and blue. Primeval cave paintings were inspiration for T-Centralen’s “Blue Platform” where all three lines of Stockholm’s underground meet.

The station opened on 18 July 1871.

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The Windover Bog Bodies in Florida are pretty fascinating—these guys date back around 8,000 years.

They were discovered in 1982, and it's a really incredible site with the remains of 168 people buried in Windover Pond. Thanks to the peat down there, the bodies were preserved so well that scientists even found intact brain tissue in several skulls.

This amazing preservation has made it possible to do DNA testing, which is part of what makes Windover such a big deal in the world of archaeology.

Byzantine mosaics from the dome of the Rotunda of Thessaloniki, a masterpiece of Late Antique art. Greece, early 4th Century-mid 6th Century CE.

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This exquisite miniature chariot, crafted from gold with remarkable intricacy, stands as a testament to unparalleled artistry of Achaemenid Persian Empire (550-330 BC). Its delicate details and dynamic composition capture essence of royal processions and ceremonial grandeur, evoking a time when such splendor was a symbol of imperial power and divine favor.

Housed in British Museum, this piece offers a glimpse into opulent lifestyle and advanced craftsmanship of a bygone era.

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A 2300 year old Scythian chariot from Pazyryk Culture, (5th-4th Century BC), was found in burial mound of Big Ulagan, Pazyryk Valley, Gorny Altai, Russia.

The large chariot is one of most spectacular finds of 5th Pazyryk mound. It’s made of birch, and its body consists of three frames with interconnected columns and carved leather straps forming a platform on which stands a gazebo canopy.

The Hermitage - St. Petersburg

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The back of a wooden throne from the early Iron Age (725-701 BC), found in a Tomb in Verucchio; belonged to Villanovan Culture (900–700 BC).

Now housed at the Civic Archaeological Museum of Verucchio in Italy.

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Nestled atop a majestic hill in Khorramabad, Iran, Falak-ol-Aflak Castle stands as a testament to the grandeur of the Sassanian Empire (224–651 AD).

This ancient fortress, also known as Shapur Khast, has witnessed centuries of history, serving as a royal residence, military stronghold and even a prison.

Today, it remains a symbol of architectural brilliance and historical significance, captivating visitors with its timeless beauty and rich heritage.

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A 33,000 years old small carving of a bird found in the Hohle Fels cave in Germany in 2002. Sculpted in mammoth ivory, it's the earliest known representation of a bird.

Blaubeuren Prehistory Museum, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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A 35,000 year old Mammoth Ivory carving is one of humanity's oldest artworks, found in southern Germany.

The Neanderthal Museum Mettman

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Remains of ancient Roman road connecting Antakya in modern-day Türkiye and Aleppo in Syria showcases the remarkable engineering of the Roman Empire. Built over two thousand years ago, these roads were major projects that required significant effort and resources.

Their impressive construction has stood the test of time, with some sections still existing today. The lasting quality of these roads highlights Romans’ exceptional skill and lasting impact of their infrastructure.

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Ancient Egyptian carved Amethyst amulet of Horus in the form of a falcon standing on a rectangular plinth, wings folded back over body; ribbed suspension loop to the back. (Dated - Late Period, 664-332 BC).

Private Collection

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Artifact from Filipovka Burial ground (4th Century BC), located in the Orenburg region of Russia.

The burial belongs to the Early Sarmatian culture of the southern Ural region. The outer ring has alternating vortex symbols, inflow and outflow, a ring of energy, making it a form of ouroboros.

The Hermitage - St. Petersburg

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The Colosseum is remarkable, but it’s not one of a kind...

There are over 200 ancient Roman arenas spread across three continents, many of which could accommodate over 50,000 spectators.

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The House of the Celi at Pompeii is notable for two reasons. Firstly, it is a rare example of a late Samnite dwelling dating from the 2nd Century BC.

The other notable feature is this stunning garden frescoe which has recently been restored. Depicting hunting scenes and landscapes with Egyptian themes, this victim of years of neglect and misguided restoration shines once again.

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Hellenic or Roman marble statue face (2nd–1st Century BC) of a goddess, defaced with a Christian cross during the Late Antique period. Early Christians often carved crosses onto ancient statues to repurpose them as saintly images.

Currently preserved in the Archaeological Museum of Samos, Greece.

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Mosaic remains from the archaeological site of Volubilis, in the outskirts of Meknes, Morocco, which was founded in 3rd Century BC, and was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997.

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Stone-built Snake Bridge on the Macclesfield Canal in England.

The ‘Snake Bridge’ or 'Roving Bridge' is a bridge over a canal constructed to allow a horse towing a boat to cross the canal when the towpath changes sides, without having to be unhitched from the boat.

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Stokesay Castle in Ludlow is the best-preserved fortified medieval manor house in England.

Built in the 13th Century AD, its magnificent great hall is unchanged for more than 700 years.

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Size of the Spanish flag flown on a ship in the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805.

This trophy flag is made of wool and feels very coarse. It has the arms of Castile and León in the middle and the name of the ship on the hoist in ink: san ildefonso. The flag has holes from where it was shot, and it is frayed on the edges from when it flapped in the winds.

Size: 33ft long and 48ft high

National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, England.

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