Michelle Moran's Blog, page 126
September 22, 2009
Exact Date Pinned to Great Pyramid's Construction?
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The Egyptians started building the Great Pyramid of Giza on August 23, 2470 B.C., according to controversial new research that attempts to place an exact date on the start of the ancient construction project.Read the rest on National Geographic.
Tunnel links continents, uncovers ancient history
ISTANBUL, Turkey (CNN) -- It's a common sight in the traffic-clogged streets of Istanbul, a city that straddles two continents.
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3300 year old archaeological site discovered in Embilipitiya
An archaeological site more than 3330 years old has been found in the Udaranchamadama area in Embilipitiya, by a group of local archaeologists.
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September 21, 2009
Decapitated bodies - were they Vikings?
Archaeologists found more bodies than skulls in the pitBy Eleanor Williams ...
Ship graveyard gives up secrets
Harriett sank after a collision with a motor barge in 1944 Archaeologists are working at a ships' graveyard known as the Purton Hulks in Gloucestershire to expose and record the remains of a barge.
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"Unexpected" Man Found Amid Ancient Priestesses' Tombs
In an "unexpected" discovery, a rattle-wielding elite male has been found buried among powerful priestesses of the pre-Inca Moche society in Peru, archaeologists announced Monday. (See pictures of Moche treasures from the tomb.)
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Historic Roman salt store found on mudflats
A 2,000-YEAR-OLD Roman salthouse has been discovered during archaeological excavations at the planned £1.5billion port at Coryton.
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September 18, 2009
'Alexander the Sexy' Seen in New Portrait
Alexander, Emperor, Sex...
Skeleton Found At Roman Site In Britain Mystifies Archaeologists
A skeleton, found at one of the most important, but least understood, Roman sites in Britain is puzzling experts from The University of Nottingham. (Credit: Image courtesy of University of Nottingham)
ScienceDaily — A skeleton, found at one of the most important, but least understood, Roman sites in Britain is puzzling experts from The University of Nottingham.
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