A selection of amazing archaeological finds (19 photos)

Archeology plays a crucial role in the study of history and culture humanity. To this day, researchers find amazing artifacts and relics that help unravel the mysteries of the past. Let's see to amazing archaeological treasures of great importance for society and culture.

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 clay utensils, fragments of weapons and a shield next to the likely remains of a temple goddess Athena. In their opinion, these artifacts may be associated with a large naval battle that changed the balance of power in the 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. Couldn't decipher them. 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 water-preserved saffron, an unusually well-preserved spice.



It was found at the wreck of the 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 of 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 in existence.cat door



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



The largest gold coin ever minted by Spain



Was in circulation from 1609 to 1618.