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Post by Tennesseer on Oct 30, 2021 16:50:10 GMT -5
I should have been an archaeologist. Maybe in my next life. "Once-in-a-lifetime" discovery: Archaeologists find rare Roman statuesArchaeologists have made a "once-in-a-lifetime" discovery while working on a high-speed railway project in a small English village: rare Roman statues in a mausoleum under an old church. The statues were uncovered in Buckinghamshire while the researchers were excavating the Norman-built St. Mary's Church, the high-speed railway organization, HS2, said in a press release. While digging, they found two complete stone busts of what appear to be an adult female and an adult male, as well as the stone head of a child. Those working on the site said the finding is "uniquely remarkable." "For us to end the dig with these utterly astounding finds is beyond exciting," lead archaeologist Rachel Wood said in a statement. "The statues are exceptionally well preserved, and you really get an impression of the people they depict — literally looking into the faces of the past is a unique experience." Wood said the discovery has many of them curious as to what else might be under England's churches. "This has truly been a once-in-a-lifetime site," Wood said, "and we are all looking forward to hearing what more the specialists can tell us about these incredible statues and the history of the site before the construction of the Norman church." Complete article here: link
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Oct 31, 2021 9:30:11 GMT -5
I read a lot about ancient finds. I'm lucky to get pennies or dimes off the street!
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Oct 31, 2021 10:32:58 GMT -5
1) I always think of Ross Gellar from Friends when I read about archaeologists.
2) This is so crazy. Did the rooms they were in just get forgotten?
3) I bet the people making the rail line are mad. This is going to stop their progress.
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Post by Tennesseer on Oct 31, 2021 10:41:27 GMT -5
1) I always think of Ross Gellar from Friends when I read about archaeologists.
2) This is so crazy. Did the rooms they were in just get forgotten?
3) I bet the people making the rail line are mad. This is going to stop their progress. 2. Later societies simply built over/upon existing intact or partially crumbled structures due to a preferred location. Often used some of the former's building materials for the new building. 3. Happens all the time around the world where ancient civilizations once lived and built and long forgotten/no records exist.
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Post by dondub on Oct 31, 2021 21:40:53 GMT -5
1) I always think of Ross Gellar from Friends when I read about archaeologists.
2) This is so crazy. Did the rooms they were in just get forgotten?
3) I bet the people making the rail line are mad. This is going to stop their progress. 2. Later societies simply built over/upon existing intact or partially crumbled structures due to a preferred location. Often used some of the former's building materials for the new building. 3. Happens all the time around the world where ancient civilizations once lived and built and long forgotten/no records exist. There are numerous of theses. Seeing about them on Ancient Aliens is amazing.
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Post by Tennesseer on Nov 21, 2021 20:28:35 GMT -5
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Post by Tennesseer on Nov 25, 2021 10:32:29 GMT -5
Rare Roman mosaic found on farm in 'remarkable' discoveryA rare Roman mosaic has been unearthed on a British farm in a "remarkable" discovery. Historic England, a public body that looks after the country's historic environment, said it is the first time the mosaic -- found in Rutland, East Midlands -- has been uncovered in 1,600 years. The Roman mosaic is the first of its kind found in the UK to depict the Greek hero Achilles' battle with Hector during the Trojan War, and is part of just "a handful" of examples found in Europe, Historic England said in a press release Thursday. Jim Irvine, the son of the landowner, spotted "unusual pottery" in a wheat field during England's coronavirus lockdown last year and alerted the local authority. Archaeologists from the University of Leicester Archaeological Services, alongside Historic England and Rutland County Council, excavated the site and discovered the mosaic, which measures 11 meters by 7 meters (36 feet by 30 feet). The artwork forms the floor of what is thought to have been a dining or entertaining area in a large villa. The building was occupied in the late Roman period, between the 3rd and 4th century AD. Historic England said the complex, which has now been given protected status, was likely owned by a wealthy individual with knowledge of classical literature. "To have uncovered such a rare mosaic of this size, as well as a surrounding villa, is remarkable," said Duncan Wilson, chief executive of Historic England, in the press release. "Discoveries like this are so important in helping us piece together our shared history. By protecting this site we are able to continue learning from it, and look forward to what future excavations may teach us about the people who lived there." Article here: Rare Roman mosaic found on farm in 'remarkable' discovery
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Post by djAdvocate on Nov 26, 2021 0:49:36 GMT -5
hahaha. Rutland. Monty Python used to joke about it regularly.
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Post by Tennesseer on Dec 9, 2021 20:56:33 GMT -5
Cache of Thousands of Ancient Roman Silver Coins Found in RiverA hoard of 5,600 silver coins from the Roman Empire dating back nearly 2,000 years has been found in Germany. The Augsburg Art Collections and Museum said in a statement the discovery was the largest such find in the southern German state of Bavaria. The silver coins minted in the denarii Roman currency were discovered in an old, gravel riverbed near the location of what was once an early military base. The coins, which weigh 33 pounds in total, were discovered during excavation work after floods in the small town of Wertach flushed them out. The statement said that the oldest of the coins were minted under Emperor Nero (A.D. 54–68) and the most recently minted under Septimius Severus, shortly after A.D. 200. Complete article here: Cache of Thousands of Ancient Roman Silver Coins Found in River
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Post by Tennesseer on Dec 9, 2021 21:01:04 GMT -5
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Post by djAdvocate on Dec 16, 2021 15:16:53 GMT -5
any inkling of cause of death>?
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Post by Tennesseer on Dec 25, 2021 19:03:24 GMT -5
any inkling of cause of death>? Usually they were buried alive as an offering to their gods (agriculture, rain, etc?). Read this book years ago. A good read.
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Post by djAdvocate on Dec 26, 2021 1:05:54 GMT -5
fascinating/repulsive
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Post by Tennesseer on Dec 30, 2021 21:07:01 GMT -5
A Metal Detectorist Discovered a Tiny Gold Book From the 15th Century That Might Have Belonged to King Richard III’s WifeThe book is worth an estimated $130,000. An English nurse named Buffy Bailey made a stunning discovery of a tiny, solid gold book while on holiday near York. Bailey and her husband, Ian, were walking near farmland when their metal detector alerted them to something under the ground. They began to dig, expecting to find the usual detritus. Instead, the miniature gold book is thought to be connected to King Richard III, and could be worth an estimated £100,000 ($134,500) “I dug down five inches and it was just there—I still didn’t believe it was anything special,” she told the BBC. Perhaps it was a souvenir trinket dropped by a tourist, she thought. Once the nurse, who chose York for her metal detecting holiday because of its rich history, cleaned the tiny book, she realized how lustrous and heavy the object was. The book, possibly a bible or a book of hours, is engraved with Saints Leonard and Margret, patron saints of childbirth, which has led experts to the conclusion that it may have been a gift to someone during pregnancy. Only nobles were allowed to carry gold during the 15th century, so the owner of this .2 ounce, 22- or 24-karat gold trinket is thought to be a relative of Richard III as it was found close to land he owned between 1483 and 1485. This has led to speculation that it could have belonged to his wife Anne Neville. Experts are thrilled at the news of the discovery due to its value and uniqueness. Some are saying that the book might have the same maker as the Middleham Jewel, a sapphire and gold pendant, also with engravings linked to childbirth, that was also found by a metal detectorist. The jewel is also thought to have belonged to royalty or nobility and was discovered near Middleham Castle, the childhood home of Richard III near York. The Yorkshire Museum bought it for £2.6 million ($3.5 million) in 1992. It is thought the museum may decide to purchase the book as well. A Metal Detectorist Discovered a Tiny Gold Book From the 15th Century That Might Have Belonged to King Richard III’s Wife
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