Archaeologists uncovered the exceptionally well-preserved remains of an Iron Age village that grew into a bustling ancient Roman trading town, an archaeological gem with more than 300 Roman coins, glass vessels and water wells, in what is now the district of South Northamptonshire, England in the United Kingdom.
The ancient hotspot, known as Blackgrounds for its black soil, has an abundance of ancient artifacts and structures spanning different time periods, including depictions of deities and Roman game pieces, according to about 80 archaeologists from the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) Headland Infrastructure, who spent the past year excavating the site ahead of the construction of HS2, a new high speed railway.
Jan 24, 2022
Ruins of Bustling Roman Town Discovered in UK
Archaeologists uncovered the exceptionally well-preserved remains of an Iron Age village that grew into a bustling ancient Roman trading town, an archaeological gem with more than 300 Roman coins, glass vessels and water wells, in what is now the district of South Northamptonshire, England in the United Kingdom.
The ancient hotspot, known as Blackgrounds for its black soil, has an abundance of ancient artifacts and structures spanning different time periods, including depictions of deities and Roman game pieces, according to about 80 archaeologists from the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) Headland Infrastructure, who spent the past year excavating the site ahead of the construction of HS2, a new high speed railway.
Jan 21, 2022
800-year-old Afghan Minaret in Danger of Collapse after Quakes
An 800-year-old minaret considered one of the finest examples of Islamic architecture in Afghanistan was damaged by two earthquakes this week and is in danger of collapse.
The Minaret of Jam, a UNESCO world heritage monument in the central province of Ghor, was in desperate need of repair even before the quakes, but provincial official Abdul Hai Zaeem said the 65-metre (213-foot) structure had weakened further.
Some of the bricks have come off and the minaret itself has tilted more.
Built in the 12th Century during the reign of Sultan Ghiyasuddin, the Minaret of Jam has weathered earthquakes, floods and harsh desert storms -- and the years have taken their toll.
Jan 20, 2022
Dubai Opens Its Infinity Bridge for Traffic for the First Time
Iconic 'Infinity Bridge' in Dubai, United Arab Emirates was opened to traffic for the first time in January 2022. Its design resembles a mathematical sign for infinity (∞). It represents the limitless, infinite goals of Dubai. It consists of six lanes in each direction and a combined 3-metre track for pedestrians and cyclists. It is 300 meters long and 22 meters wide.
The bridge consists of six lanes and improves the link between Deira and Bur Dubai. It features a combined 3-metre track for pedestrians and cyclists. First announced in 2018, the Infinity Bridge is part of an Al Shindagha Corridor Project. Consisting of six lanes in each direction, the bridge has an arch-shaped like the infinity symbol – which symbolises Dubai's unlimited ambitions.
Jan 18, 2022
Sumit Bhale Wins Gold Medal at the International Folk Art Festival
Lavni artist from Maharashtra, Sumit Bhale of Fulbari taluka won a gold medal at the International Folk Art Festival in Dubai. With his splendid performance, Maharashtra's splendour was widely appreciated at the international platform. Lavani is a genre of music popular in Maharashtra and is a combination of traditional song and dance, which is particularly performed to the beats of Dholki, a percussion instrument.
Vast 4,500-year-old Network of 'Funerary Avenues' Discovered in Saudi Arabia
Archaeologists in northwest Saudi Arabia discovered 4,500-year-old funerary avenues, the longest running for 105 miles (170 km), alongside thousands of pendant-shaped stone tombs.
They are called funerary avenues because tombs are located beside them. While funeral processions could have taken place on them this is uncertain. They would have linked oases together and formed an ancient highway network of sorts.