800-Year-Old Jin Dynasty Palace Complex Unearthed in Beijing Olympic Village
While building the athletes’ Olympic Village for this year’s Winter Games in Beijing, China found the remains of an ancient Jin Dynasty (1115–1234) palace. Residents of Taizicheng village in Zhangjiakou City in northern China’s Hebei province, have always …
Discover the ‘Atlantis of China’: 1,400-Year-Old Ruins Submerged in Eastern Waters
Deep in Qiandao Lake, between China’s Five Lion Mountains, lie the mysterious ruins of two ancient cities, dating back to the Han and Tang dynasties. Known as the ‘ Atlantis of China ,’ the place is largely preserved intact even after centuries. Qiandao …
Unveiling the Hidden Treasures of the Ancient Kingdom of Mercia
The treasure may have belonged to the Saxon Royal Family of the Old Kingdom of Mercia. Among the newly discovered valuable artifacts, the highlight is an extremely rare silver helmet. This hat is made from 1,500 extremely delicate thin silver leaves. Experts speculate,…
Archaeologists Unearth the Ancient Orchestra Floor in Ephesus, Black Sea Region
During continued excavations in the northwestern province of Düzce, archaeologists discovered the orchestra floor of the theater area in the ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium, known as the “Ephesus of the Western Black Sea.” . With the support of…