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Eschscholzia13 hours agoAncient Egyptian soldiers and Greek mercenaries were at 'Armageddon' when biblical king was killed, study suggestsLive Science - Tom MetcalfeArchaeologists have discovered evidence of an Egyptian army where an Israelite king was killed. The discoveries at Megiddo, which inspired …
Eschscholzia10 hours agoThe olive landscape: A nearly 4,000-year-old legacy of human-nature interaction in the Central Mediterraneanphys.org - Jordan PalliThe olive tree is one of the most iconic symbols of the Mediterranean basin, deeply intertwined with the region's history, economy, and culture. But …
Eschscholzia12 hours agoArchaeologists' discovery beneath Egyptian pyramids changes everything we ever thoughtLADbible - Tom EarnshawHow we think about Ancient Egypt has been dramatically altered forever after a recent discovery by archaeologists. And it is all to do with pyramids. …
Eschscholzia2 hours agoArchaeologists Found a Lost Roman City That Was Erased for 1,600 Yearsverified_publisherPopular Mechanics - Tim NewcombWe’re lucky it hadn’t been burnt to ash. Crews starting work on a gas line in Bulgaria uncovered a late Roman-era settlement. • The timing of abandonment implies that the settlement’s residents were driven out by a barbarian raid—possibly part of the Gothic Wars. • Artifacts found at the site near the …
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