The Nile scale was used to measure the level of water in the Nile during the flood. It is considered one of the most beautiful monuments you can visit in Cairo although it is not known tourist.6yr ⋅ [deleted] ⋅ r/Archaeology
Phaistos Disc is a disk of fired clay from the Minoan palace of Phaistos on the island of Crete, possibly dating to the middle or late Minoan Bronze Age.5yr ⋅ PeculiarSerendipity ⋅ r/Archaeology
Museums Sheffield Curator Leigh-Anne’s pure delight at coming across these celluloid animations from her favourite Disney film, Snow White. The illustration she’s holding is of Bashful and Happy, and dates from 1937.5yr ⋅ JasonRedux ⋅ r/Archaeology
Girlfriend found a rock. Guy over at r/geology told me to post it here. Just wondering what it is and where it came from? Found off the coast of Newfoundland.6yr ⋅ ValexHD ⋅ r/Archaeology
God Hades, sitting on the chair with his two headed lion and bird pets, Roman Period, end of 2nd. cen. A. D., from Hierapolis Theatre, at the Hierapolis Museum.6yr ⋅ tismuma ⋅ r/Archaeology
Incredible to see that after all that time, they are still reasonably preserved5yr ⋅ outbackmusic ⋅ r/Archaeology
Found on a farm in the southeastern US. Can anyone tell me anything about this? Approximate age?5yr ⋅ djPIZZAwizard ⋅ r/Archaeology
Parthian fortification being excavated in Iraqi Kurdistan. How long would/could it take to expose the entire fortification? Kilometers of massive walls and towers buried beneath meters of earth and grass, forgotten for over 2,000 years.7yr ⋅ [deleted] ⋅ r/Archaeology
The Rock of Guatape or the Rock of Penol is located in Colombia and the rock itself is about 70 million years old. Amazing4yr ⋅ Politicsofusa ⋅ r/Archaeology
Does anyone know if small round rocks (this one is quartzite) were ever made by any indigenous native people of Louisiana? More details in the comments.5yr ⋅ Ekooing ⋅ r/Archaeology
10,000 Year Old Big Sandy Broad bade Arrowheads. All found on youtube channel Rocks Cousteau in videos over the past year4yr ⋅ Rocks_Cousteau ⋅ r/Archaeology
The Gymnasium of Sardes Ancient City, one of the biggest gymnasiums in the whole Roman Empire territory, capital city of the Lydians. According to Herodotus, The Lydians are the first people to have used gold & silver coinage.6yr ⋅ tismuma ⋅ r/Archaeology
[xpost] Cat Sarcophagus, Late Egyptian Period, Bronze [OC] [4528 x 6921]6yr ⋅ ArtHistoryBrussels ⋅ r/Archaeology
One of the entrances to the walls surrounding Hattusha (Hittites capital city) reaching length of 6 km is this 70 m. long Yerkapı(Tunnel).6yr ⋅ tismuma ⋅ r/Archaeology
Is this a stone knife blade? Found in the Namib desert a few kilometers north of Brandberg Mountain in Namibia.4yr ⋅ FernBurglar ⋅ r/Archaeology
I was reading about ancient Egyptian food. Does anyone have any idea what the black things are in the top middle? Allegedly it's a picture from the Tomb of Menna8mo ⋅ FeistySea2254 ⋅ r/Archaeology
Near the village of Fonni (Sardinia), there is a large Nuragic sanctuary: the sanctuary of Gremanu. This sanctuary, when viewed from above, has a familiar shape. (The article is the second part of an article, more information and sources in comments).4yr ⋅ anj_99 ⋅ r/Archaeology
Henry Hudson's VOC replica ship 'Halve Maen 'as if it's again leaving for the 'New World'!5yr ⋅ Remseey2907 ⋅ r/Archaeology
A replica of a viking antler comb by Ian Dennis. Found during an excavation in Bornais, UK.8yr ⋅ Lelapar ⋅ r/Archaeology
The mysterious Roman dodecahedran found in Elst Netherlands, but these are found all over North-West Europe. Not in the Mediterranian. What was it for? Nobody has a clue.5yr ⋅ Remseey2907 ⋅ r/Archaeology
Found this at a beach in Italy about 10 years ago, can somebody tell me what it is?5yr ⋅ NoWhisperer ⋅ r/Archaeology
Most women would not be thrilled with trowels as a Valentine's gift. I however, am floored.9yr ⋅ autonymous14 ⋅ r/Archaeology
Yacht Club Salad Dressing- late 19th to Early 20th Century saloon site, MN (US)5yr ⋅ TwilightZone97 ⋅ r/Archaeology
Does anyone have any information about this object? Specifically what is the hole at the back of the bowl for? Originally posted by @greciangirly on Twitter. This is the info that went with it : Ancient Greek Cycladic vessel in the shape of a hedgehog from Chalandriani, Syros, Greece, ca.2750-22003yr ⋅ Potted-History ⋅ r/Archaeology
A Sphinx composed with head of a human, torso of a lion and a bird head tail.6yr ⋅ universal_native ⋅ r/Archaeology
Merovingian brooch found in Marilles, Belgium, dated around 560-610AD. More info in comments! [OC][1890 x 2072]6yr ⋅ ArtHistoryBrussels ⋅ r/Archaeology
Ancient Bayburt Castle is located on the trade route linking the Black Sea to the Persian Gulf, founded before 58AD, used by Romans, Byzantines and Komnenians.6yr ⋅ tismuma ⋅ r/Archaeology
Bottle base recovered from a saloon site 1890-1915 (Maker mark is for a company called J.A. Gilka which was based in Berlin, Germany)5yr ⋅ [deleted] ⋅ r/Archaeology
Were Gunung Padang made by same people of Nan Madol? The rock architectural design looks very similar between the two.11mo ⋅ HopnDude ⋅ r/Archaeology
This was found whilst gardening. The French town has a long Roman history and there are Roman ruins very close by. Is this likely to be Roman, or a recent cheap imitation? It looks handmade and feels like gold. No hallmarks. Any information would be great!6yr ⋅ Alka1d ⋅ r/Archaeology
Statue of King Mutallu who was a local ruler sent to Arslantepe by the Assyrian King. Museum of Anatolian Civilazitions.6yr ⋅ tismuma ⋅ r/Archaeology
Found while rockhounding along the Menominee river. Menominee Mi. Copper arrowhead7yr ⋅ wenny17 ⋅ r/Archaeology
Theatre, Halicarnassus Ancient Carian City. Halicarnassus Mausoleum(1 of the 7 wonders of the ancient world) taked place in this city.6yr ⋅ tismuma ⋅ r/Archaeology
Anyone familiar with rock art that is of a similar style or motif to this? Located in eastern North America.4yr ⋅ LeavingRightNow ⋅ r/Archaeology
Piece of pottery found in a Georgia stream. Says Virginia on the bottom. Any idea what kind of pottery this is/ how old it might be?5yr ⋅ zacharycava ⋅ r/Archaeology
Does anyone recognize this carving? Ankara Kale/Castle. See comments for more info.2yr ⋅ ontheeroadagain ⋅ r/Archaeology
Just visited St Albans cathedral for the first time. The carved swan struck me, when does graffiti become archaeology ? No date, however the guide believes it has been re-carved since the reformation. Pretty cool.5yr ⋅ Nooson ⋅ r/Archaeology
One of a pair of bracelets found on Shoshenq II’s body with representations of the Wadjet eye upon a basket.6yr ⋅ [deleted] ⋅ r/Archaeology
Is this worth asking someone about? Found in TN on the surface of the ground several feet into a cave, thought it was a cool rock till we rinsed it off6yr ⋅ hysilvinia ⋅ r/Archaeology
In the sea of Maymoni, in Sardinia, is carved in the rock, a half face reminiscent of the masks of the Mammuthones. A study reveals its meaning and its connection with an ancient deity. (All sources in comments).4yr ⋅ anj_99 ⋅ r/Archaeology
Located in Saqqara, Egypt. Another stubborn and disturbing mystery refusing to reveal its secrets to humankind! 20 massive stone boxes, each with an anstonishing 100 ton in weight! How can we call that primitive?5yr ⋅ mben547 ⋅ r/Archaeology
The hand of a 2000 year old naturally mummified bog body discovered in a Danish peat bog. From the book The bog people: Iron age man preserved by P.V. Glob.5yr ⋅ andreasreddit1 ⋅ r/Archaeology
[St. Petersburg, FL] Found this in some dirt on the side of the road. Someone told me it is a spear head probably made of coral. Any ideas what it is or a what tribe it came from?8yr ⋅ Dashboardforfire ⋅ r/Archaeology
Any idea what this is? Found near St Ninian's chapel - St Ninian's Bay, Isle of Bute, Scotland2yr ⋅ happycat_ishappy ⋅ r/Archaeology
R.I.P Mick Aston creator of Time Team making Archaeology more accessible to the general public.11yr ⋅ ThrostThrandson ⋅ r/Archaeology
An ancient Greek glass bowl recovered from the Antikythera wreck. From approximately 100 BC. Isn't this amazing?11yr ⋅ bennybenners ⋅ r/Archaeology
Festos disc, Iraklion Museum, Crete. Found in Minoan Festos palace. Nobody has discovered yet what is in it's surface. Above 3000 years.5yr ⋅ Palmira_Marti ⋅ r/Archaeology
The Goddest Tanit, consort of Baal. The most powerful of all Gods. Considered a demon in the Bible. 500 BC4yr ⋅ zzliberated ⋅ r/Archaeology
Found in a load of rock in South Carolina. Any idea of the age or culture?7yr ⋅ mandyray950919 ⋅ r/Archaeology
First Projectile Point I found on Field School in the Shirley Basin of Wyoming11yr ⋅ BocoRam18 ⋅ r/Archaeology
What is the round plate the Roman Goddess Cybele always holds in hand?5yr ⋅ Raphael-Rose ⋅ r/Archaeology
A 10 thousand year old bison vertebra from Alberta, Canada, with tool marks.6yr ⋅ LordDarkLordtheDark ⋅ r/Archaeology
The discovery of a tomb from the Old Kingdom era in the western cemetery in the pyramids6yr ⋅ [deleted] ⋅ r/Archaeology
Stone Carving found 20-30 ft under street in NYC, can anyone identify it?10yr ⋅ anugent ⋅ r/Archaeology
Settling down on this snowy evening with some theory. Trigger, while sometimes dry IMO, is canonical at this point, and Johnson’s book is more fun and easily digestible. What’s your favorite archaeology book?5yr ⋅ comicreliefboy ⋅ r/Archaeology
All found on Youtube channel Rocks Cousteau in 2018. All were found in videos. All are part of an Amos Cache...All dug together in the Ohio Valley. Several drills and FINE Serrated Arrowheads.4yr ⋅ Rocks_Cousteau ⋅ r/Archaeology
Discovery of Roman coins in Britain, indicating the level of Romanisation of the Celtic culture6yr ⋅ sylvyrfyre ⋅ r/Archaeology
Found a large area covered with these. Are they natural or man made?6yr ⋅ Stairway_To_Tevin ⋅ r/Archaeology
[xpost] Gallo-roman glass bowl, 1st century AD [OC] [640 x 298]6yr ⋅ ArtHistoryBrussels ⋅ r/Archaeology
r/whatisthisrock suggested this could be acheulean - any thoughts?4yr ⋅ Fandangojango ⋅ r/Archaeology
Any ideas what this could contain? Found it buried next to site of a long gone miners row in Glasgow, Scotland.Still appears to be full of liquid inside, but hesitant about opening!4yr ⋅ gl0riousboab ⋅ r/Archaeology
Just got my first paid Arch job. Found these while digging through a bag of dirt. I'm happy :)11yr ⋅ LilithImmaculate ⋅ r/Archaeology
