Artifacts for Museum Exhibition

Rare 4,000-year-old copper dagger found in Polish forest

1,100-year-old Viking sword pulled from English river by magnet fisher

Ancient tunnel at Abydos in Egypt

Sudan pyramid

Ancient staircase in Egypt

Ancient Kuelap in Peru

Megalithic Cusco in Peru

"Transportation would have been interesting to see.

The unfinished obelisk in Aswan, Egypt, carved from a single piece of granite, was intended to be transported to the temple of Karnak, over 150 miles (240 kilometers) away. If completed, it would have weighed around 1,200 tons (equivalent to 100 school buses), but it was abandoned due to a crack."

"The mummified remains of king Amenhotep II

Amenhotep II was the son of king Thutmose III, father of king Thutmose IV and grandfather of Amenhotep III. Amenhotep II was the 7th king of Egypt""s 18th Dynasty (c. 1427–1401 B.C. or c. 1427–1397 B.C.).

The French excavator Victor Loret found the mummy of Amenhotep II in 1898, still resting in his own sarcophagus in his tomb (KV35) in the Valley of the Kings.

At that time, before the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, he was the only king whose mummy had survived the vicissitudes of continued robbery and defilement and remained in his own sarcophagus in his own tomb.

In 1907, Sir Grafton Elliot Smith analysed the mummy of the king, discovering the king had small bumps upon his skin, he was unsure if this was due to the mummification process or a disease or condition the king was suffering with, these bumps are still visible today. Smith also noted the king bore a strong resemblance to the mummy of his son, king Thutmose IV.

“The King was middle-aged when he died; his mummy has wavy brown hair that has started to turn grey.”
- Chronicle of a Pharaoh, The Intimate Life of Amenhotep III, Dr. Joann Fletcher, 2000."

A mass grave of troops from the second Battle of Himera in Sicily in 409 B.C., and a horse.

A few years ago, archeologists working at Peru’s Huaca Pucllana ruins pulled a mummy from a tomb, thought to be from the ancient Wari culture that flourished before the Incas. Besides the female mummy, the tomb contained the remains of two other adults and a child.

"Clay soldiers named ""Terracotta Army"", dating back to 2,200 years ago and numbering more than 8,000, were found by chance by a farmer in Xi""an, China, in 1974. Each of these statue soldiers, whose height varies between 1.83-1.95 cm, has a different facial expression. It is also estimated that there were 520 horses, 130 chariots and 150 cavalry horses in addition to the clay soldiers. The tomb belongs to the first Chinese emperor, Qin Shi Huang, and it is believed that this army guarded the tomb of Qin Shi Huang.
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The still surviving curly hair of an Egyptian pharaoh queen who died at the age of 60 3,500 years ago.

The R**e of Proserpina more accurately translated as the Abduction of Proserpina, is a large Baroque marble group sculpture by Italian artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini, executed between 1621 and 1622, when Bernini"s career was in its early stage. The group, finished when Bernini was just 23 years old, depicts the abduction of Proserpina, who is seized and taken to the underworld by the god Pluto. It features Pluto holding Proserpina aloft, and a Cerberus to symbolize the border into the underworld that Pluto carries Proserpina into.

"Egyptian Archaeologists Rewrite History With the Discovery of a Toмb of a Previoυsly Unknown Qυeen
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"Khara Khoto was a historic city located in the western part of Inner Mongolia, China. It was an important city along the Silk Road and served as a key trade and cultural center during ancient times.

Khara Khoto was founded during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) and reached its peak during the Western Xia Dynasty (1038-1227 AD). The city was surrounded by a massive wall and had a complex inner structure with temples, residential areas, and administrative buildings.

In the early 13th century, Khara Khoto was conquered by the Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan. The city was later abandoned and fell into ruins. In the early 20th century, a large number of valuable artifacts and manuscripts were discovered in the ruins of Khara Khoto, providing valuable insights into the history and culture of the region.

Today, the ruins of Khara Khoto are a popular archaeological site and attract visitors interested in exploring the ancient history of the Silk Road and the civilizations that once thrived in the region."

"R𝚎v𝚎𝚊lin𝚐 t𝚑𝚎 B𝚛illi𝚊nc𝚎: St𝚞nnin𝚐 L𝚎v𝚊ntin𝚎 G𝚘l𝚍 A𝚛ti𝚏𝚊cts Un𝚎𝚊𝚛t𝚑𝚎𝚍 𝚏𝚛𝚘m T𝚞t𝚊nk𝚑𝚊m𝚞n’s 3,340-Y𝚎𝚊𝚛-Ol𝚍 T𝚘m𝚋, R𝚎s𝚞𝚛𝚏𝚊cin𝚐 A𝚏t𝚎𝚛 Alm𝚘st 𝚊 C𝚎nt𝚞𝚛𝚢." ‎

"The ""cart tracks"" of Malta are a fascinating archaeological phenomenon that has puzzled researchers and historians for many years. These parallel grooves, resembling tracks left by a cart or sled, are found on the land and seabed around the islands of Malta and Gozo.

The cart tracks are believed to be man-made structures that date back to the Neolithic period, possibly as early as 4000 BC. Carved into the bedrock, these tracks are typically around 8-15 centimeters deep and run parallel to each other, often extending for several meters. They are found in various locations around the islands, both on land and underwater, with the underwater tracks being particularly intriguing due to their preservation.

The reason for the underwater location of these cart tracks is believed to be a result of geological changes, sea level rise, and coastal erosion over thousands of years. During the Neolithic period, when these tracks may have been created, the sea levels in the Mediterranean region were lower than they are today. Subsequent geological processes and fluctuations in sea levels led to the submergence of these coastal areas, preserving the cart tracks underwater where they can still be seen today.

The exact purpose of the cart tracks remains uncertain, with theories ranging from their use in transportation of heavy stones or goods, to being part of a water management system or serving a ritualistic purpose. Despite the mystery surrounding their origin and function, these cart tracks provide valuable insights into the technological capabilities and daily lives of the ancient inhabitants of Malta and Gozo."

"Egyptian Archaeologists Jυst Unearthed The Pyraмid Of Never-Before Known Ancient Egyptian Qυeen Neith And Rewrite History
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After 3,300 Yeаrs, Kіng Tut’ѕ Coffіn Leаves Hіs Tomb For The Fіrst Tіme Ever ‎

"Evolution of military equipment. Equipment belonging to a mounted Crusader Knight in 1244 and equipment belonging to a British soldier in Afghanistan in 2014.

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Kin𝚐 S𝚘l𝚘m𝚘n’s Ast𝚘nis𝚑in𝚐 W𝚎𝚊lt𝚑 𝚊t 500 T𝚘ns 𝚘𝚏 G𝚘l𝚍: P𝚛ic𝚎l𝚎ss G𝚘l𝚍 M𝚊sks 𝚊n𝚍 “A𝚋s𝚘l𝚞t𝚎l𝚢 L𝚎𝚐𝚎n𝚍𝚊𝚛𝚢” T𝚛𝚎𝚊s𝚞𝚛𝚎s ‎

"David is a life-size marble sculpture by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, that was commissioned to decorate the villa of Cardinal Scipione Borghese where it still resides today, as part of the Galleria Borghese. It was completed in the course of 8 months from 1623 to 1624.

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"The Discovery Of Two Mummies In Egypt And The Renewed Search For Cleopatra’s Final Resting Place.
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On the island of Kalsoy or "men"s island", in Denmark, there is a rare legend linked to the seal (Selkie) Kópakonan.
In a very distant time, on this island it was believed that whoever died a violent death or committed su***de was transformed into a seal.
These, however, once a year, could return to "humans" to celebrate with joy until the sun rose, when they would return to seals.
One day on Kalsoy Island a young farmer went to the beach, curious to see the seals turning human again and dancing.
During the dance, the man took the mantle of one of the young "seal girls", thus preventing her from returning to the sea and forced the girl to marry him.
They had children and the farmer always kept the key to the trunk with him, tied firmly to his belt, until the day when, while he was on the boat, he realized he had forgotten it at home.
He ran back to the house, but the woman had now disappeared and returned to her seaside. 🌊
From that day on, the farmer never saw her again.
Yet when he went out to sea to fish, a bright-eyed seal constantly hovered around his boat and the fishing was always very good.
Likewise, when his children walked on the beach, a seal appeared a few meters from the shore, keeping pace with them, almost to accompany them on their journey ❤️
The woman, despite her love for her loved ones, belonged to the sea.
In August 2015 in the village of Mikladalur, a beautiful statue dedicated to Kópakonan, made of stainless steel and bronze, 2.6 meters high and weighing 450 kilograms, was erected on the coast.
Imposing and solid, it is capable of resisting waves up to thirteen meters high.
The work is by the Faroese sculptor Hans Pauli Olse - 24 August 1957 🤍

T𝚑𝚎 F𝚊scin𝚊tin𝚐 St𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚘𝚏 t𝚑𝚎 O𝚛i𝚐in 𝚘𝚏 T𝚞t𝚊nk𝚑𝚊m𝚞n’s C𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚋 B𝚛𝚘𝚘c𝚑 Unv𝚎il𝚎𝚍 in t𝚑𝚎 B𝚛𝚎𝚊t𝚑t𝚊kin𝚐 B𝚊ck𝚍𝚛𝚘𝚙 w𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 t𝚑𝚎 R𝚎s𝚞lt 𝚘𝚏 𝚊 P𝚑𝚎n𝚘m𝚎n𝚊l Ev𝚎nt t𝚑𝚊t Occ𝚞𝚛𝚛𝚎𝚍 28 Milli𝚘n Y𝚎𝚊𝚛s A𝚐𝚘. ‎

"The Tunnel of Hezekiah, also known as Hezekiah’s Tunnel or the Siloam Tunnel, is a remarkable archaeological and engineering marvel located in Jerusalem, Israel. It’s believed to have been constructed around 701–681 BC during the reign of King Hezekiah, as a response to the impending Assyrian siege of Jerusalem.

The tunnel was built to divert water from the Gihon Spring, which was located outside the city walls, into the Pool of Siloam, providing a secure water source within the fortified city. The construction involved digging through solid rock for a distance of approximately 533 meters (1,749 feet) from two opposite ends, meeting in the middle.

What’s particularly fascinating is that the tunnel was dug entirely by hand tools, without the aid of modern technology. Archaeological evidence suggests that the workers started from both ends and somehow managed to meet in the middle with impressive precision, despite the technological limitations of the time.

The tunnel itself is a winding, narrow passage, varying in height and width, which adds to its mystique. Inscriptions found within the tunnel provide insights into its construction, detailing the meeting point of the two teams of workers."

"R𝚎v𝚎𝚊lin𝚐 th𝚎 E𝚎𝚛i𝚎 Eni𝚐m𝚊s B𝚎hin𝚍 Anci𝚎nt E𝚐𝚢𝚙t’s M𝚞mmi𝚏ic𝚊ti𝚘n P𝚛𝚘c𝚎ss
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"The Paracas Candelabra, also known as the Candelabra of the Andes, is a massive geoglyph etched into the northern face of the Paracas Peninsula in Peru. It measures approximately 180 meters (600 feet) tall and is carved into the sandy hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The geoglyph consists of a series of deeply incised lines forming a distinct design resembling a candlestick or a candelabra, hence its name.

One of the most intriguing aspects of the Paracas Candelabra is its mysterious origins and purpose. Despite extensive research and speculation, the exact age and meaning of the geoglyph remain uncertain. It is generally attributed to the Paracas culture, which thrived in the region from around 800 BC to 100 BC, although some scholars suggest it may have been created by earlier or later cultures.

Numerous theories have been proposed regarding the purpose of the Paracas Candelabra. Some believe it served as a navigational aid for ancient sailors, guiding them along the coastline. Others suggest it had religious or ceremonial significance, possibly related to fertility rites, astronomical observations, or as a symbol of worship. Additionally, some researchers speculate that it may have been used for marking territory or as a form of communication between different groups."

"The Anubis Shrine in the Tomb of Tutankhamun
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