10 fascinating archaeological finds and artifacts (11 photos)

Archaeological finds provide humanity with invaluable historical information. By studying ancient artifacts, archaeologists can shed light on the lives and customs of distant generations. In this post, you will see incredible ancient monuments from around the world.





1. A huge Roman aqueduct built in Segovia, Spain, by the Roman emperor Trajan 98-117



One of the best preserved Roman engineering structures, it was built from about 24,000 dark granite blocks without the use of mortar. The above-ground part is 728 meters long. And consists of approximately 167 arches more than 9 meters high.

2. An architectural marvel! Interconnected rings of a chain made from one piece of stone





The Gauriswara Temple is located in the city of Yelandur, Chamarajanagar district in the state of Karnataka. Built in the 16th century

3. Coca Castle is a castle located in the municipality of Coca, Central Spain



It was built in the 15th century and was considered one of the finest examples of Spanish Mudejar stonework, which combined Moorish Muslim design and construction with Gothic architecture.

4. A gold ring from the 4th century BC, found in the tomb of a Thracian king in the Yambol region of Bulgaria



5. The Knossos Grand Staircase, part of the largest and oldest Minoan palace, near Heraklion, Crete, 2200-1400 BC



6. A Chinese bronze sword with turquoise inlays, rock hilt crystal, inlaid with gold. Warring States period, 5th century BC



7. Bronze winged Phrygian helmet, dated to the 4th century BC



8. Dinosaur tracks excavated in the Paluxy River bed near Glen Rose, 1952 year



9. Broken flint axe with fossil shell, West Tofts, Norfolk, England



10. This shoe with a bird was found in Haarlem, Holland, and dates to around 1300-1350 AD Haarlem Archaeological Museum, Netherlands