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In Benin City, archaeologists are excavating the palace compound of obas or kings in Edo, capital of Benin Kingdom, one of West Africa’s most powerful kingdoms from 13th-19th Century. A 16th Century ivory pendant mask depicts Idia, mother of Oba Esigie (r. 1504–1550).

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Archaeo - Histories @archaeohistories.bsky.social · 8m

At the site of Houten-Castellum in the Netherlands 🇳🇱, archaeologists uncovered a hollowed out animal bone filled with the black henbane seeds at a farmhouse dated to between 70-100 AD. The find is first conclusive evidence that Romans used the toxic seeds, likely as a painkiller.

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Archaeo - Histories @archaeohistories.bsky.social · 16m

The skull is believed to be from a lion that lived between 1280-1385, making it the oldest Barbary lion skull found in the UK. It is thought to be one of two skulls discovered by workmen in 1937.

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Archaeo - Histories @archaeohistories.bsky.social · 16m

The skull of a Barbary lion found under the Tower of London, believed to be that of the same lion that accompanied Margaret of Anjou, as she traveled to England to marry the king Henry VI in 1444 CE.

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Archaeo - Histories @archaeohistories.bsky.social · 20m

A bronze statuette dated either to Late Period or Ptolemaic Period (7th-1st Century BC).

This piece (FGA-ARCH-EG-0003), which is 8.7cm in height, is now in the Fondation Gandur pour l'Art, Geneva, Switzerland.

📷© André Longchamp

© Fondation Gandur pour l'Art, Genève

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Archaeo - Histories @archaeohistories.bsky.social · 1d

Today, this artifact resides at the Gotland Museum in Sweden, serving as a solemn tribute to a soldier whose story lives on in history.

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Archaeo - Histories @archaeohistories.bsky.social · 1d

This medieval skull, safeguarded by chain mail, belonged to a warrior who lost his life in fierce Battle of Visby back in 1361 AD. After clash, remains of fallen, along with their weapons and armor, were laid to rest in a communal grave, making the site a remarkable archaeological treasure.

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Archaeo - Histories @archaeohistories.bsky.social · 1d

During The Doors’ time in Mexico City, this visit offered a quiet moment away from chaos of his music career.

Teotihuacan was one of the most powerful and influential cultural centers in Mesoamerica, located northeast of modern-day Mexico City - Mexico 🇲🇽.

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Archaeo - Histories @archaeohistories.bsky.social · 1d

In 1969, Jim Morrison visited Teotihuacan, exploring its ruins and standing beside a carved stone serpent. Morrison known for his interest in history and mysticism, he seemed deep in thought, which led him to explore ruins.

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Archaeo - Histories @archaeohistories.bsky.social · 1d

The site is famed for its 12,000 year-old monumental limestone pillars and archaeologists are preparing further research to find out what else is under the soil.

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Archaeo - Histories @archaeohistories.bsky.social · 1d

Exciting news from Göbeklitepe 🇹🇷

Investigations with ground-penetrating radar have revealed circular monumental enclosures and a large building under unexcavated slopes of the site, the world's oldest known cult complex.

📸© OeAW-OeAI/B. Horejs; M. Börner

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Archaeo - Histories @archaeohistories.bsky.social · 1d

The vessels were used to hold a variety of items, including wine, olive oil, perfumes, and other liquids. The glass was typically made using a technique called free-blowing, which allowed for a wide range of shapes and designs.

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Archaeo - Histories @archaeohistories.bsky.social · 1d

Roman Glass Artefacts (1st-3rd Century AD), from several roman graves and tombs, thus these collection known as 'Roman Glass Grave Goods'.

Roman glass was a luxury item, and its presence in graves often indicated status of deceased.

MET Museum

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Archaeo - Histories @archaeohistories.bsky.social · 2d

With an extremely impressive design, made of clay, it served needs of household like electric stove today.

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Archaeo - Histories @archaeohistories.bsky.social · 2d

A 5th Century BC, Greek "Cooker" three (or four) stoves, an oven and grill; found on Greek island of Delos.

Ancient Greek Clay Anthrakia; also known as Charcoal Stove, used for cooking and heating, commonly used on Island of Delos, Greece (6th-1st Century BC).

Archaeological Museum of Delos

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Archaeo - Histories @archaeohistories.bsky.social · 2d

If the Titanic sank today 😁

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Archaeo - Histories @archaeohistories.bsky.social · 2d

Today, it stands as a weathered yet resilient ruin, embodying Greece’s turbulent history and enduring legacy. Each layer of change tells not only of conquest and faith but also of the survival of beauty through time.

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Archaeo - Histories @archaeohistories.bsky.social · 2d

Parthenon of Athens, completed in 438 BC, has undergone dramatic transformations. From a temple to Athena, it became a church in the 6th Century CE, then a mosque after 1458 CE, and finally a ruined symbol after wars by 1830.

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Archaeo - Histories @archaeohistories.bsky.social · 2d

Human head represents intelligence, bull's body symbolizes strength and eagle's wings represent freedom.

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Archaeo - Histories @archaeohistories.bsky.social · 2d

Lamassu a mythical creature with head of man, body of bull or lion and wings of an eagle. These colossal statues were placed in pairs at entrances of palaces and cities to guard against evil and symbolize king's power.

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Archaeo - Histories @archaeohistories.bsky.social · 2d

A rare picture of moments when a winged bull was discovered in Dorshiroken (Khorsbad), capital of Assyrian King Sargon II, by a French archaeological mission in 1852.

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Archaeo - Histories @archaeohistories.bsky.social · 2d

Fragment of stela of Osiris and associated deities - New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, reign of Seti I (1290-1279 BC) .....

Now in the Musée Granet, Aix-en-Provence.

📷© Hervé Lewandowski

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Archaeo - Histories @archaeohistories.bsky.social · 3d

Dating back 22,000 years, these distinct traces are the oldest known evidence of a travois—an ingenious wooden sled used by early humans to move heavy loads. This remarkable find not only redefines transportation history but also highlights the innovative spirit of our ancestors in North America.

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Archaeo - Histories @archaeohistories.bsky.social · 3d

A groundbreaking discovery at White Sands National Park has revealed ancient drag marks alongside human footprints, challenging our understanding of prehistoric transport.

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Archaeo - Histories @archaeohistories.bsky.social · 3d

Bamiyan Valley in Afghanistan was once home to a colossal 6th Century AD, Buddha statue, however, this cultural treasure was destroyed in 2001 when Taliban reduced it to rubble under their strict interpretation of Islamic law, leaving behind an irreplaceable void in history.

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