Archaeologists discover 5,000-year-old BREWERY in ancient Egyptian city of Abydos 

Archaeologists have discovered a 5,000-year-old brewery that could produce thousands of litres of beer in the ancient Egyptian city of Abydos.  The site, in Egypt‘s Sohag Governorate, likely dates back to around 3,100 BC, the tourism and antiquities ministry said in a statement on Saturday.  Dr Matthew Adams, one of the leaders of the Egyptian-American … Read more

Rare 5,000-year-old crystal dagger is uncovered in Prehistoric Iberian megalithic tomb in Spain

Ancient tools that once belonged to prehistoric civilizations have been found all over the world, but a discovery in Spain is unlike those traditionally made of stone or flint. A team excavating the megalithic tomb of Montelirio tholos in 2007 through 2010 uncovered a dagger formed from rock crystal that experts say is the ‘most … Read more

Lost 5,000-year-old artefact from the Great Pyramid of Giza is found in a Scottish CIGAR TIN

Lost 5,000-year-old artefact from the Great Pyramid of Giza is found in a Scottish CIGAR TIN by Egyptian archaeologist The wood is one of three objects recovered from in the Great Pyramid of Giza Two other relics – a ball and hook – are currently housed at the British Museum They are know as the … Read more

‘Pagan’ vandals hunted after leaving handprints on 5,000-year-old neolithic tomb as ‘sacrifice’

‘Pagan’ vandals are being hunted by police after leaving red handprints on 5,000-year-old neolithic tomb cave as a ‘sacrificial offering’ Police hunting ‘Pagans’ who vandalised Stoney Littleton Long Barrow near Bath  The bizarre graffiti was made from red food dye and smeared on historical rocks   Neolithic chambered tomb dates from 3500 BC, one of England’s … Read more

5,000-year-old clay ‘tablet’ depicting how beer was made in southern Iraq sells for £175,000 

A 5,000-year-old clay tablet detailing beer ingredients and carrying the world’s ‘first ever autograph’ has sold for £175,000 at auction. The tablet is said to be the earliest known record of any personal name in history – indicated by symbols translating as ‘KU’ and ‘SIM’ in the top left corner. Experts interpret these as spelling … Read more