Ancient artifacts

The history of mankind is quite impressive. We have come a long way but it’s undeniable that the ancient civilizations that existed before us are all brilliant and amazing. They’ve built many incredible things and some of their inventions were far too advanced for their time. Archeologists and his

There are thousands of these types of artifacts. Many are unexplained, some are simply misinterpreted, but in almost every circumstance they paint a different picture than what history tells us.

David Vagi, ancient coin expert, discusses the exciting opportunities of ancient coin collecting

Vase, Ancient Egypt, decorated with hieroglyphics.

Could a Hidden Templar Vault Hold the Forgotten Secrets of Humanity? 😱✨ For centuries, whispers of a secret Templar vault have stirred the imaginations of historians and treasure hunters alike. Rumoured to house untold treasures and sacred relics, the Vault could contain artifacts like the fabled Holy Grail, ancient manuscripts, jewels from the Crusades, and perhaps even objects brought back from the Holy Land. The Templars, facing persecution and the imminent seizure of their assets, had…

Bronze sword with an incised human face, linear and spiral designs on both sides of the hilt and blade. 400-200 BC

I like to say, quite often, that I love empty museums. This feeling is fraught with conflict, as museums are ultimately businesses that require patrons (and their money) in order to continue functi…

Ancient Relics

A PLANOSPHERIC BRASS ASTROLABE, SIGNED BY HAJJI 'ALI, PERSIA, LATE 18TH CENTURYcast brass, mater cast in one piece with throne, engraved

sceptre of egypt era set, #Ad, #set, #era, #egypt

COMO, ITALY—CNN reports that at least 300 gold coins dating to the fourth or fifth […]

Rare tools, art, and objects of archaeological interest.

Tutankhamen's visceral coffin is seen from the front. Tutankhamen possessed four miniature coffins and each stood in a separate compartment in an alabaster chest. The band of inscription running down the front names Imseti, one of the sons of Horus, and the goddess Isis, who would protect the deceased and the particular mummified organ within, in this case the liver. (AP Photo/Antikenmuseum Basel and Sammlung Ludwig, Andreas F. Voegelin) #..........SOURCE DENVERPOST.COM...........

In the tomb of Princess Ita, daughter of Amenemhat II, this dagger was found in her coffin, together with a collection of jewels.

Egypt, Thebes 3rd Intermediate Period, late Dynasty 21 Gessoed and painted sycamore Cleveland Museum of Art This is one of the finest examples of painted wooden coffins made for the priests of Amen and their families at Thebes during Dynasty 21 and early 22. The pharaohs of this time were no longer buried in the Valley of the Kings, but instead built tombs in the Delta, far to the north, where they resided. Security was lax in the Theban necropolis. The coffins and funerary goods of…

columns and capitals