Âsowanânihk Ancient Indigenous Site

Submitted by TheDruid-3X3 on Wednesday, 03 September 2025   (548 reads)

Âsowanânihk Ancient Indigenous Site

Mesolithic, Palaeolithic and EarlierA small landslide along the East Saskatchewan River revealed evidence of a 10,700 year old ancient indigenous site. There was a recent excavation as it was under threat. Evidence suggests the site was a long-term settlement rather than a temporary hunting camp. Findings include stone tools, fire pits, and lithic materials used in toolmaking. Charcoal layers indicate early Indigenous inhabitants practiced fire management, aligning with longstanding oral traditions. The discovery of large bison remains provides insight into early hunting techniques and the evolution of the species. Despite its immense significance, the site faces threats from logging and industrial activity.
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Colossi of Memnon

Submitted by AlexHunger on Wednesday, 03 September 2025   (8544 reads)

Colossi of Memnon

Multi-periodThe two colossal statues of Amenhotep III, originally 21 metres tall have stood in this location since 1350 BCE. The site became legendary for divination after one of the statues began making noises interpreted as oracles. The Greek historian Strabo (65 BCE-23 CE) was the first to record the sound which would later be described as singing, the sound of a lyre, brass instruments, a broken harp or lyre string, and a slap or blow. We have hundreds more ancient Egyptian sites plotted on our interactive map, explore via this page
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Mesa Verde - Mesa Top Sites

Submitted by stonetracker on Wednesday, 03 September 2025   (432 reads)

Mesa Verde - Mesa Top Sites

Pre-ColumbianOn a short trail from a parking pulloff on the Mesa Top loop drive, illustrates the evolution of three Ancestral Pueblo villages and architectural styles spanning the period 900-1075 CE. Each village either overlaps or is built on top of the preceding village. It also highlights the challenge archaeologists often face when distinguishing one architectural period from another. The kiva was a vital part of all three villages, gradually evolving into what archaeologists refer to as the Mesa Verde-style kiva.
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St Brandon’s Church, Brancepeth

Submitted by Antonine on Tuesday, 02 September 2025   (1127 reads)

St Brandon’s Church, Brancepeth

Medieval (High and Late)This church suffered from a devastating fire in 1998. An archaeological survey after the fire indicated that there was a Saxon building on the site of the present church building which itself was established in the 12th century. During restoration 100 medieval tombstones dating from 1300-1500 were discovered hidden in the walls. Some of the symbols carved into them are unique to this church and are known as the ‘Brancepeth Code’. Photos of these on our page.
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Side Pike

Submitted by Andy B on Friday, 29 August 2025   (924 reads)

Side Pike

Neolithic and Bronze AgeA Recumbent Stone Circle (RSC) has been rediscovered by Steve Dickinson in the heart of the Lake District National Park World Heritage Site. It is on the south side of Great Langdale valley on the northern slopes of Side Pike, where the valley turns north-west into Mickleden, under the Early Neolithic stone axe blade creation sites on Pike o’Stickle, Loft Crag and Harrison Stickle.
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Watch an exclusive talk video by the discoverer of the stone circle, archaeologist Steve Dickinson recorded last week at the Armitt museum, details in the comments
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Berezan' Runestone

Submitted by CharcoalBurner89 on Thursday, 28 August 2025   (609 reads)

Berezan' Runestone

Early Medieval (Dark Age)Discovered in 1905 by Ernst von Stern, on Berezan' Island (also known as the Island of St. Aitherios) where the Dnieper River meets the Black Sea. The runestone is 48 cm wide, 47 cm high and 12 cm thick, and kept in the museum of Odesa. Pictured is a faithful replica currently on display at the Historiska Museum in Stockholm. The original was made by a Varangian trader named Grani in memory of his business partner Karl. They were probably from Gotland, Sweden.
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Lutry Menhirs

Submitted by madcat on Thursday, 28 August 2025   (14029 reads)

Lutry Menhirs

Neolithic and Bronze AgeFound in 1984 during the excavation of the foundations for a parking garage. In the middle of the Swiss town of Lutry on Lake Geneva, an alignment of 14 closely spaced menhirs with the largest stone around 4 metres tall. One menhir originally had engravings: two crossed lines, five circles, and a rod with a ring (?) thought to be a human representation. This has been replaced with a reproduction. They date from ~1800 BC.
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Coetan Arthur Dolmen

Submitted by Johnny on Wednesday, 27 August 2025   (21426 reads)

Coetan Arthur Dolmen

Neolithic and Bronze AgeImpressively situated on the hillside close to St. David's Head, Coetan Arthur is the collapsed chamber of what is presumed to be a passage grave which also has a round barrow. The massive capstone measures approximately 5.9 metres by 2.6 metres and is supported on one side by an orthostat approximately 1.5 meters in height.
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Marton Churchyard Cross

Submitted by wmh on Wednesday, 27 August 2025   (550 reads)

Marton Churchyard Cross

Medieval (High and Late)A medieval cross (14th or 15th century) in the churchyard at St James' and St Paul's, Marton. The 14th church is one of the oldest surviving timber framed churches in Europe and one of only a few in England. The cross head blew down in 1991 and is now inside the church. (does anyone have a photo of the head?)
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Sleights Pasture Round Barrow

Submitted by SumDoood on Sunday, 24 August 2025   (2668 reads)

Sleights Pasture Round Barrow

Neolithic and Bronze AgeA possible embanked stone circle or kerb cairn in North Yorkshire. Said to have been opened inabout 1800 and contained a 'stone coffin and an entire human skeleton'. The cairn is approximately 29m diameter , and was formerly 1.6m high. Most of the centre has been removed, leaving the base, with a few large kerbstones, intact.
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