19 archaeological finds that will prove that an interesting journey into the past is possible without a time machine (20 photos)

Below you can see photos of similar archaeological sites. treasures that are of great importance for society and culture.





Archaeological finds play an important role in the study history and culture of mankind. They give us unique information about past eras and help to understand some of the features of life that existed at that time. Also, some artifacts allow us study the customs of our ancestors, better feel their attitude to the world and surrounding reality.

Every year, researchers discover dozens, and sometimes even hundreds of important artifacts. Alas, not all of the finds are able to shed light on the great mysteries of history. Often they can only help a little. archaeologists to get closer to choosing the path that will lead them to the desired clue. Fortunately, among them there are also rarer and more valuable gizmos that can provide more meaningful information and turn her head to the researchers.

The anchor of a Mongolian ship is lifted from the sea near the island of Takashima, Japan



The anchor dates back to approximately the 13th century AD.

160-year-old perfume found in the sunken ship Mary Celestia off the coast of Bermuda





Reliquary of the hand of an unknown saint, circa 1230 AD



Viking Age ring with the words "for Allah" found in the grave of a woman buried 1200 years ago in Birka



The ring is a unique material evidence of direct contact between the Vikings and the Abbasid Caliphate.

Praying mantis helmet, Edo period, 17th century AD



Funeral mask of Tutankhamun. Front and back view. Created around 1323 BC



Of particular interest is the protective spell written Egyptian hieroglyphs on the back and shoulders, ten vertical and two horizontal lines. Probably it was supposed to protect the pharaoh from evil spirits and help him get to the Kingdom of the Dead.

Helmet of an ancient Greek warrior, which is about 2500 years old



Archaeologists in southern Italy have discovered a headdress along with pottery, fragments of weapons and a shield next to probable the remains of the temple of the goddess Athena. According to them, these artifacts can be associated with a major naval battle that changed the balance of power in Mediterranean.

Unusual French reliquary made of valuable metals and rock crystal, 1175-1200



Archaeologists discover hundreds of colorful sarcophagi in Saqqara, Egypt



Scientists have discovered more than 250 sarcophagi, 150 bronze statues and many other antiques that shed light on features of the ritual practices of that time. The items were made about 2500 years ago. However, their exact age remains to be seen.

In the 21st century, Serbian archaeologists have discovered many interesting finds in the ancient Viminacium



Some of the most interesting are silver and gold plates with mysterious engraved symbols. decipher them not succeeded to this day.

The Uffington White Horse in England is a prehistoric chalk figure on a hill dating back to 1000 BC.



French men's shoes made of silk and leather, 17th century



Carved model of an eye made of ivory and horn, 1800-1900



The researcher holds a jar of canned food indressed with saffron - the spice is unusually well preserved



She was found at the wreck of a Danish warship. "Gribsshunden", which sank off the coast of Sweden in 1495.

Talisman of King Charlemagne, who was buried with him in 814



According to some reports, the talisman contains fragments the "true cross" (the structure on which Jesus was crucified).

The moment of the discovery of the statue of Hestia in 2017 in the ruins of Aygai in Turkey



This 14th-century door in Exeter Cathedral, UK is believed to be the oldest cat door in existence.



Ceramic vessel with realistic life-size portrait of a nobleman, 400 BC



The largest gold coin ever minted by Spain



Was in circulation from 1609 to 1618.