The linked article appeared on December 29, 2019 in Archaeology World.
I have listed the 10 best finds, with one picture of the event/find. To read more about each find, please go to the link to read the story.
https://archaeology-world.com/here-are-the-list-of-top-10-archaeological-discoveries-of-2019/
Here are the list of top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2019
10) Iron Age Celtic Woman Found Buried In Zurich Tree Trunk
The woman was found buried in a woolen dress and shawl, with bronze bracelets, a bronze belt chain, iron clasps and pendants, and a glass and amber necklace
9) 66-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Eggs
This clutch of eggs was discovered by a boy in China.
8) Massive Wall in today’s Iran
Satellite images of the Gawri Wall
7) The Oldest Figurative Cave Painting in the World Was Discovered in Indonesia
A researcher studying what was previously believed to be the world’s oldest figurative art in a Borneo cave. The find has been supplanted by a new discovery in Indonesia.
6) Most colourful tomb
The colors of the paintings seen in this 4,400-year-old tomb in Egypt are remarkable. The tomb was constructed for an official named Khuwy.
5) Bronze Age “megalopolis”
5,000 year old archaeological discovery in En-Esur, Israel – a city of approximately 6,000 people
4) A Temple and Countless Treasures in a Sunken City
Submerged city of Heracleion found in the Nile Delta, Egypt. Thought to have been built in 8th century BC, and known as Thonis, in ancient Egypt
3) Preserved And Harnessed Pompeii Military Horse Unearthed
The remains of a military official’s horse, discovered in Pompeii.
2) Largest Mass Child Sacrifice in The World Unearthed In Peru
Researchers believe the mass sacrifice was a ritualistic offering to the Chimú’s moon god, in order to ward off El Niño-related weather
1) 30 mummies discovered in Valley of the Kings
30 mummies discovered earlier this year in Luxor, Egypt and estimated to be 3,000 years old.
I have listed the 10 best finds, with one picture of the event/find. To read more about each find, please go to the link to read the story.
https://archaeology-world.com/here-are-the-list-of-top-10-archaeological-discoveries-of-2019/
Here are the list of top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2019
10) Iron Age Celtic Woman Found Buried In Zurich Tree Trunk
The woman was found buried in a woolen dress and shawl, with bronze bracelets, a bronze belt chain, iron clasps and pendants, and a glass and amber necklace
9) 66-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Eggs
This clutch of eggs was discovered by a boy in China.
8) Massive Wall in today’s Iran
Satellite images of the Gawri Wall
7) The Oldest Figurative Cave Painting in the World Was Discovered in Indonesia
A researcher studying what was previously believed to be the world’s oldest figurative art in a Borneo cave. The find has been supplanted by a new discovery in Indonesia.
6) Most colourful tomb
The colors of the paintings seen in this 4,400-year-old tomb in Egypt are remarkable. The tomb was constructed for an official named Khuwy.
5) Bronze Age “megalopolis”
5,000 year old archaeological discovery in En-Esur, Israel – a city of approximately 6,000 people
4) A Temple and Countless Treasures in a Sunken City
Submerged city of Heracleion found in the Nile Delta, Egypt. Thought to have been built in 8th century BC, and known as Thonis, in ancient Egypt
3) Preserved And Harnessed Pompeii Military Horse Unearthed
The remains of a military official’s horse, discovered in Pompeii.
2) Largest Mass Child Sacrifice in The World Unearthed In Peru
Researchers believe the mass sacrifice was a ritualistic offering to the Chimú’s moon god, in order to ward off El Niño-related weather
1) 30 mummies discovered in Valley of the Kings
30 mummies discovered earlier this year in Luxor, Egypt and estimated to be 3,000 years old.
