World of Antiquity on MSN

What Was Discovered in the Mawangdui Tomb?

Hidden for over 2,000 years, the tombs at Mawangdui in China contained some of the most well-preserved ancient texts ever ...

Opium use in ancient Egypt: Alabaster vase residue points to widespread use

Examination of an ancient alabaster vase in the Yale Peabody Museum's Babylonian Collection has revealed traces of opiates, ...

‘Extremely rare’ Roman tomb discovered in Germany

Construction work and related archaeological endeavors in the German Upper Bavarian district of Eichstätt has revealed the ...

King Tut’s Tomb Is at Risk of Collapsing — Here's What One Scientist Is Doing to Try to Save It

King Tutankhamun's tomb is at risk of collapsing due to structural integrity issues, and one researcher from the University ...
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5,000-Year Secret: Hidden Rock Art Discovered Inside a Scottish Tomb

Archaeologists uncovered prehistoric carvings hidden within the Dunchraigaig Cairn in Kilmartin Glen, Scotland. Dating back ...

Opium may have been a daily habit for Ancient Egyptians

“Our findings, combined with prior research, indicate that opium use was more than accidental or sporadic in ancient Egyptian ...

Over 500 tombs discovered in Xi’an, including rare Warring States-era finds

More than 500 ancient tombs dating from the Warring States Period (475BC-221BC) to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) have been ...
Ancient Origins

Saka Warrior Tomb Yields Pristine 2,500-Year-Old Sword

The burial mound, known as Kurgan No. 1, had remained completely undisturbed since antiquity, a rarity among Saka monuments that have often fallen victim to grave robbers. The tomb's structure ...

Gibbon unearthed in tomb of China’s first emperor Qinshihuang’s grandmother verified to be new extinct species

The Pit No. 12 where the gibbon was found is located at the southeastern side of Empress Dowager Xia's tomb area, which lies ...