ancient tomb

On this day in 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter and his team discovered the entrance to Tutankhamun's tomb in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, near Luxor. The find, one of the most famous in archaeology, revealed a nearly intact royal burial and sparked worldwide fascination with ancient Egypt that continues to draw travellers and historians to Luxor today.

Archaeologists in Italy have discovered a 2,300-year-old tomb bearing mysterious inscriptions that suggest it belonged to a priestess of the goddess Demeter. Researchers believe the name 'Damatrioas' found in the inscriptions may refer to Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and harvest. The find sheds light on the spread of Greek religious cults in ancient Italy.

Fresh attention on ancient burial sites after Euronews asked whether archaeologists excavating in Jerusalem have discovered the actual tomb of Jesus, while GEO reported on a mysterious 54-metre prehistoric monument in the Sahara that revealed a tomb. Both stories are drawing interest in France as readers follow new archaeological finds and long-running debates over the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Researchers have identified a mysterious 2,600-year-old structure in Egypt using satellite imagery. The building's purpose remains unknown, with archaeologists suggesting it may have served as an ancient tomb or shrine. The find highlights how remote sensing continues to reveal previously undocumented sites along the Nile, prompting discussion among archaeology enthusiasts about what the structure might have been used for.

Archaeologists have revealed a tomb near Paris containing the remains of more than 300 people, dating back roughly 5,000 years. The discovery is drawing attention because researchers still cannot fully explain why so many bodies were gathered in one place, making the site one of the more puzzling Neolithic finds in the region.

Emperor Go-Kōmyō, the 110th emperor of Japan, died on this day in 1654, at just 21 years old, after a reign during the early Edo period. History enthusiasts are marking the anniversary, sharing reading about Japan's imperial tombs and the long line of emperors, from ancient kofun burial mounds to the Edo-era court in Kyoto.