Tag: sarcophagus
The Cranium from the Octagon: Do We Have the Skull of Cleopatra’s Sister?
In 1929, archaeologists excavating an octagonal monument at the heart of the ancient Greek city of Ephesus in modern day Turkey found a well preserved skeleton in a sarcophagus inside. In the…
Has the Tomb of Saint Nicholas, the Inspiration for Santa, Been Found in Turkey?
This is a big one, especially at this time of year: excavations at the Church of St. Nicholas in Demre, on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey, have found a sarcophagus. And…
Looted Etruscan Artwork Recovered from Amateurish Tomb Raiders
Italian Police have announced the recovery of looted artifacts stolen from a necropolis in Italy, according to a statement from the Italian Ministry of Culture. The artifacts, from Umbria in central Italy,…
So, What Exactly is Hidden Inside the Great Pyramid?
There is no site more emblematic and obviously ancient Egyptian than the pyramids at Giza. The only wonder of the ancient world still standing, these three enormous pyramids and their attendant sphinx…