Strange and mysterious, thought-provoking, and puzzling, these unexplained archaeological discoveries keep attracting the attention of researchers worldwide. The scientific community has not yet been able to shed light upon them. Let's see some of the greatest findings that still remain unexplained. 1. The 300,000-year-old nanostructures While the scientists’ initial purpose…
Monumental constructions of past eras, such as prehistoric sites and cities, have always been intriguing to archaeologists who struggle to reveal their secrets. Here are five prehistoric sites that keep puzzling scientists all over the world, and no one has still managed to solve their mysteries and decode the way…
The current year is soon coming to an end. 2015 has offered us a handful of new and unexpected discoveries as well as the newest information on existing ones. On the verge of the New Year, let's see some of the most interesting archaeological findings of 2015. 1. Skeletons of…
The unfinished obelisk found in Aswan (Assuan), Egypt, is one of the biggest ancient obelisks. This impressive structure not only makes visitors stand in awe due to its gigantic size but also offers unusual insights into stone-working techniques developed by the ancient Egyptians. Many other Obelisks can be found all over…
Enormous geoglyphs located around the globe keep puzzling researchers. These impressive sites trigger intriguing debates about their true meaning and purposes. The question is who and why created these gigantic representations that were designed in extreme precision. Here are the most famous locations with geoglyphs around the world. 1. The…
Did you know that archaeological research has revealed a huge network that consists of thousands of underground tunnels? This enormous network dates back to Stone Age, stretching across Europe from Scotland to Turkey. Its original purpose still remains unknown, creating multiple theories and speculations. German archaeologist Dr. Heinrich Kusch, in…
Archeologists continue to peel back the layers of time, revealing things that were once lost. As such, lost ancient cities have been swallowed by water, sand or vegetation. If you’ve ever heard of the city of Atlantis, lost forever and swallowed by the sea, then you’re not alone. Most everyone…
If you thought you knew the facts about our latest ancestors, then think again. “Lucy”, a previous discovery in Africa, is not the most recent find linking us to our primitive roots. It seems that a previously unknown human ancestor has shown us that we may not know much about, well,…
