Archaeologists have discovered a fresco in an ancient Pompeii residence that portrays the mythological hunter Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection. The discovery announced Thursday is in the atrium of a house where a fresco was found late last year depicting a sensual scene between the Roman god Jupiter disguised as a […]
Wreck of Russian Warship Carrying $130-B in Gold Found Off SKorea A South Korean salvage team has discovered the wreck of a Russian warship that’s still carrying 200 tonnes of gold bullion and coins worth $130-B, It is thought that the battle ship, Dmitrii Donskoi, sank during the Russo-Japanese War in Y 1905, going down […]
A 4,400-year-old Tomb Discovered Outside Cairo Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a 4,400 anni tomb near the Pyramids outside Cairo. Saturday, Egypt’s Antiquities Ministry announced the discovery, and said the tomb likely belonged to a high-ranking official known as Hetpet during the 5th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. The tomb includes wall paintings depicting Hetpet observing […]
Archaeologists Discover 2 Ancient Tombs at Luxor Saturday, Egypt announced the discovery of 2 small ancient tombs in the southern city Luxor dating back some 3,500 years, and hopes it will help the country’s efforts to revive its ailing tourism sector. The tombs, located on the west bank of the river Nile in a cemetery for […]