The Mysterious Khazar Empire | Historical Turkic States

From the ashes of the Western Göktürk Empire, a new state emerged between the Don basin, Volga river and the Caucasus. Calling themselves "Khazars", these Turkic people established a political entity that very quickly rose to the rank of an empire. Strategically located along the ancient Silk Road(s), the Khazars controlled much of the trade in the region and, making use of their military prowess, managed to defeat all neighboring nomadic peoples. But this state was led by both a Khagan and Bek, and this dual kingship enabled a flexible reign over their subjects. The fate of the Khazars was ultimately sealed by their foreign policy, as they served both the Byzantine interest of keep the advancing Muslim Arab Empires out of the Caucasus and the nomadic Turkic peoples who could roam away freely along the Eurasian Steppe Belt.

The most remarkable trait of the Khazars, however, was their conversion to Judaism. Whether a majority of the Turkic population or only the ruling dynasty converted away from Tengrism is subject to speculation. Nonetheless, this speculation is purposefully linked with the "Khazar Hypothesis" which, ever since the 19th century, proposes a Turkic Khazar origin of the Jewish people who later appeared in Central and Eastern Europe.

How correct are such assumptions? Is there any evidence for this theory? How did the Khazars establish their state in the first place, and what impact did it have on the political and cultural affairs in the region? Let us find out in this new documentary from Khan's Den.

25 Most Incredible Discoveries & Mysteries To Blow Your Mind

Today, we take a look at these 25 most incredible discoveries & mysteries to blow your mind.

It seems that every year researchers do an amazing job at uncovering new artifacts. It's these amazing discoveries that give us an insight into our past and what life would have been like. Not only has these recent discoveries helped us to understand how far we've come, but its' also shown us what we were capable of in the distant past.

It seems though that some of these discoveries have made even our best researchers question what they are. Although many of these discoveries do eventually get answered, there's some that need to be studied more in depth.

So today, here at unexplained mysteries, we'll be taking a look at 25 incredible discoveries & mysteries to blow your mind.

700 vials of ancient medicines discovered in excavation of ancient Greek city in Istanbul

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BY THE ARCHAEOLOGIST EDITOR GROUP

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The amazing discoveries from ancient Bathoneia included drugs for heart ailments and despair.

During excavations in the ancient Greek city of Bathoneia, just outside of Constantinople, hundreds of ceramic and glass vessels carrying signs of anti-depressants and cardiac medications have been discovered. These discoveries are anticipated to make a significant contribution to the history of Constantinople because they offer the first verifiable proof that a combined force of Sassanids and Avars besieged the city in 626.

Under the direction of the University of Kocaeli and the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and Culture, excavations at Bathoneia started in 2007. Dozens of professors, students, and foreign historical institutions are currently participating in them.

The number of 700 vessels discovered during the excavations, according to Sengyul Aydingyun, associate professor at the University of Kocaeli, is significant because it was the first time that so many discoveries were made at a single archaeological site. excavation.

According to Aydingyun, "they cultivated specific plants that were used for the creation of different medicines in the area, and we have unearthed mortars of all sizes and powders, as well as an antique stove, from which we can assume that there was a medicine production center in this area." The containers contained both heart and depression medications, as discovered after an analysis of the residue found inside them.

The Archaeological and Ethnographic Institute of Poland is currently analyzing the area's fire debris, which was also found there. As the Avar raids on the city between 620 and 640 AD will be scientifically proven, the explanation of what transpired at that time in this region can greatly add to the history of Constantinople. Aydingyun says that the Bathoneia excavations will open a new chapter in the history of Constantinople.

While the city's ports were exploited by the Vikings during the ninth and eleventh centuries, Bathoneia has already produced evidence of the earliest agricultural activity ever recorded in Europe. These activities date back to 7,000 BC.

An ancient Greek Corinthian helmet now considers Korea's national treasure

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By The Archaeologist Editor Group

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A Corinthian helmet from Greek antiquity that is on display by itself in a room of the nation's National Museum is considered a national treasure of Korea.

The middle of a room at the National Museum of Korea is occupied by a distinct display. It is a bronze helmet that has nothing in common with the helmets used by the armies of the previous dynasties in the nation. In reality, he had to travel a long way and make several stops before arriving in the dimly illuminated museum hall.

It was discovered in Ancient Olympia and is a Corinthian soldier's helmet from the 6th century BC, possibly from the time when the tyrant Periander ruled in Corinth. Even though the show itself is great, its diversity when compared to the other exhibitions is much more striking.

The National Museum of Korea also displays artifacts from Mesopotamia, Central Asia, India, China, Japan, and the Greco-Roman era, in addition to items from prior Korean dynasties. Yet once more, this helmet shines out because the museum has set aside a whole area where it is the focal point. In fact, Korea has designated this Greek helmet as its 904th national treasure. How did we get here, though?

The Olympic Games of 1936

We won't have to go all the way back to the 6th century BC in ancient Corinth, as at that time, this helmet would have likely been one of many similar ones worn by common soldiers. The helmet was apparently given to Zeus as a gift, maybe following some success in the Olympic Games, when it was found in the Temple of Zeus at Olympia in 1875.

However, we will return to 1936, when Berlin was holding the 11th modern-era Olympic Games and Adolf Hitler had discovered the ideal occasion to advance his ideologies.

Spyros Louis sat in the stands and observed as the competitors warmed up for the Marathon. The selected Corinthian helmet from the sixth century BC was to be given as a present to the winner, as stated in the announcement.

The Argentine Juan Carlos Zambala, who had also triumphed at the 1932 Olympics, was the gold medal favorite among the 56 competitors, but he passed out at the 32nd kilometer of the marathon. He was being pursued by the Korean runner Son Gi-Jeong, who eventually overtook him and, after 10 kilometers, cut the finish line to win the gold medal and set a world record. Nevertheless, when he turned to the winner's table, he saw Son Kitei's name instead of his own. Japan, which had forcibly conquered Korea a few years prior and forced Korean sportsmen to appear as Japanese and compete with the Japanese sun sign on their uniforms, gave him that moniker. In addition, he "translated" their names into Japanese and forbade them from speaking Korean. Son and his fellow Korean teammate Nam Sung-yong, who finished third and went under the Japanese name Soryo Nan, were unable to fully enjoy their triumph since they were required to identify as Japanese.

A photograph of the moment the African-American competitors stepped onto the podium to accept their medals and a photograph of their raised fist salute in 1968 both went down in history. As the Japanese national song is playing, Sean and Nam are seen with their heads down and gazing down at their feet. Sean has carefully hidden the Japanese sun, which is visible on Nam's shirt, by holding the oak branch that was awarded to the winner in front of him. Nam would later recall that he was envious of his partner at the time, not only because he had won the gold medal but also because he had been able to conceal the Japanese flag's emblems behind the oak. They both stated that their silence and bowed heads were a way to show their protest against Japan's authoritarian occupation of Korea.

Even while he was in Berlin, Son made an effort to explain to all journalists why he didn't want to be regarded as Japanese. When signing an autograph, he sometimes drew a little illustration of his native nation of Korea next to his name in Korean characters. He repeatedly tried to tell reporters that he was Korean and not Japanese after the game, but they never mentioned it in their broadcasts. Newspapers in Son's home country of Korea obscured the Japanese flag in his pictures. Son's image was shown on the top page of the Korean newspaper Dong-A Ilbo, which is still in operation today, on August 25. The Japanese flag had been removed. Dong-A Ilbo was abruptly shut down by the Japanese government for nine months after it arrested and tortured eight of its journalists.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) was under pressure from the Japanese Olympic Committee to forbid Sean from receiving the Corinthian helmet. Sean never received the helmet because, according to the IOC, an athlete cannot be given access to a historic site. The helmet was instead delivered to Berlin's Charlottenburg Museum, where it stayed for 50 years.

A soldier becomes a hero

Finally, it was agreed to deliver the helmet to the guy it was intended for on the 50th anniversary (1986) of Sean's marathon triumph. In reality, the Greek newspaper Vradini is said to have contributed to the pressure to give Sean the helmet in old publications. By that time, Korea had been freed from Japanese rule and split into North and South following a bloody civil war.

A short time later, in 1994, Son presented the helmet to the National Museum of South Korea in Seoul, and the Korean government designated it as the 904th national treasure of the nation. The only Western exhibit to have this honorary designation to this day is the Corinthian helmet from the sixth century, which is why it stands alone in space.

Son's name may not be well-known in the West, but his compatriots instantly hailed him as a hero of the nation that had endured the Japanese occupation. When Korea was liberated from Japanese, American, and Soviet occupation 14 years after Berlin, Son was named head coach of the Korean marathon team. His players were the first to wear jerseys with Korean emblems. Athlete Ham Ki-yong took first place in the 1950 Boston Marathon race. For an additional 42 years, he kept mentoring Korean marathon runners.

He was also invited to a gathering in 1986 in Culver City, California, where his name and nationality were changed to Korean and the monument bearing the names of all the Marathon winners was unveiled. Two years later, in front of 80,000 spectators who applauded him standing, Sean was the athlete who carried the Olympic flame into the 1988 Seoul Olympics, where he lit it and announced the games' beginning.

He had claimed, just before he passed away in 2002, that

"The Japanese were able to prevent our musicians from playing our songs. They succeeded in silencing our language speakers and stopping our singers. They were unable to stop me from running, though."

Unusually Rare Medieval Pocket Sundial Found

At an archeological dig in Germany, a highly unusual medieval pocket sundial was found.

According to a statement from Marburg University, students were digging a church site in the town when they discovered the sundial, which is approximately the size of a matchbox. The sundial is constructed of bronze and wood.

The old clock, which is thought to be from the late medieval era, is thought to have belonged to the Brethren of the Common Life, a monastic order that was founded in the Netherlands in the late 14th century. Eventually, the Brethren moved to the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland.

In the old monastery structure from 1527, which is situated in the upper part of Marburg, the brethren resided.

In the German state of Hesse, such a thing has never been discovered before.

It gives a "spotlight-like glimpse" into what individuals knew about astronomy and mathematics at the period, as well as their skill with tools, according to Professor Dr. Felix Teichner of the Department of History and Cultural Studies at the Philipps University of Marburg.

There aren't many of these sundials left, the professor told the regional news source Hessens Chau.

Ancient clocks called sundials tracked the sun's position throughout the day to determine the time. They are made up of a flat plate and a gnomon, which, when the sun shines, casts a shadow on the plate.

The length of the gnomon's shadow roughly revealed the height of the sun in the sky, indicating the time of day.

The world's oldest sundial, which dates back to 1500 BC, was created in Egypt.

When this specific sundial is opened, a hole that was intended to hold a stick for marking the sun's shadow is visible.

A Journey Back in Time: The Impressive Wooden Model of the Minoan Palace of Knossos at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum

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BY DIMOSTHENIS VASILOUDIS

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The impressive wooden model representing the Palace of Knossos during the Neopalatial period (1750 BC–1450 BC) at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum is the work of Zacharias S. Kanakis, conservator of the Archaeological Society of Athens, 1968.

The Heraklion Archaeological Museum in Crete, Greece, is home to one of the world's most impressive representations of the ancient Minoan civilization. Among its wide array of historical artifacts and exhibits, one item stands out remarkably for its exquisite craftsmanship and historical significance: the wooden model of the Palace of Knossos. Depicting the edifice during the Neopalatial period (1750 BC–1450 BC), this model provides us with an incredible visual journey into the world of our distant past.

Knossos, the center of Minoan civilization, was an intricate complex believed to be the mythical labyrinth of King Minos, housing the terrifying Minotaur in Greek mythology. The palace, a vibrant manifestation of the high point of Minoan architecture, culture, and power, sprawled across an area of approximately 22,000 square meters. It was characterized by its complex labyrinthine layout, extensive storerooms, grand courtyards, and vibrant frescoes.

The wooden model in the Heraklion Archaeological Museum vividly brings this architectural marvel back to life. It painstakingly replicates every minute detail of the palace, from its meandering passageways and grand courtyards to its royal apartments and sanctuaries. This representation does not merely rest on aesthetic considerations; it represents an archaeological accomplishment. The model has been designed based on extensive archaeological findings and studies of the site, making it an accurate depiction of the Palace of Knossos as it would have stood in its heyday.

What makes the model so striking is its intricate attention to detail, which captures the complexity and grandeur of the palace. It shows the innovative architectural characteristics of the Minoans, such as light wells, multiple levels, and open-air courtyards. The miniature version of the grand staircase, which leads to the royal apartments, draws particular attention. Furthermore, it depicts the various chambers, including workshops, storerooms filled with massive pithoi (storage jars), and the Throne Room, highlighting the palace's multifaceted functionality.

The model also does an excellent job of showcasing the Minoan's affinity for nature and their ingenuity in integrating it into their structures. The palace was designed around a central courtyard, as shown in the model, and had many open areas and porticoes that allowed sunlight to pour in, a characteristic feature of Minoan architecture.

Photo by Dimosthenis Vasiloudis

Photo by Dimosthenis Vasiloudis

Photo by Dimosthenis Vasiloudis

Photo by Dimosthenis Vasiloudis

Photo by Dimosthenis Vasiloudis

Photo by Dimosthenis Vasiloudis

Photo by Dimosthenis Vasiloudis

Photo by Dimosthenis Vasiloudis

The representation is mainly based on the ruins of the second phase of the new palace, which date to the 16th century BC. The palace of Knossos is divided into several sections, each of which has a separate use. It was multi-story, built with hewn buildings, and decorated with magnificent frescoes that probably depicted religious ceremonies. Access was through three entrances located on its north, west, and south sides. Four wings develop around the central courtyard. Thus, on the west side of the palace, there are concentrated the ceremonial rooms on the upper floors, the public storerooms (18 long, narrow rooms) with the large jars, the sanctuaries, and the treasuries, as well as the throne room consisting of the vestibule and the main throne area. In the south-west part of the palace are the Western Court and the Western Entrance leading to the Corridor of Pompeii, which was decorated with frescoes ("Prince with the Lilies"). On the left side of the corridor are the Propylaia and the famous Double Horns (Dedication Horns), one of the sacred symbols of the Minoan religion. The first excavations in the area of ​​Knossos were carried out in 1878 by the merchant Minoas Kalokairinos.

Visitors to the museum are invariably drawn to this mesmerizing display. They marvel at the sheer scale and intricacy of the Palace of Knossos, brought to life through the meticulous work of the creators of this model. This wooden marvel serves as a tangible link to our shared past, providing insight into a civilization that continues to captivate us centuries after its decline.

The wooden model of the Palace of Knossos at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum is not just a detailed replica; it's an architectural narrative that takes us back in time. It is a testament to the extraordinary civilization that the Minoans were, their advancements in architecture, their deep-seated respect for nature, and their artistic expressions, all rendered in exquisite detail. This immersive experience serves as a reminder of the fascinating journey of human civilization and the wonders that our ancestors were capable of creating.

Antikythera Shipwreck: Fresh archaeological treasures were uncovered during investigation

This year's "Return to Antikythera" program investigation in the marine area of the wreck of Antikythera highlighted fresh archaeological discoveries, such as tiny pieces of sculpture and early Byzantine vessel fragments, while revealing new details about the condition of preservation of the ship's hull.

The third phase of the five-year "Return to Antikythera" study program (2021-2025) took place from May 19 to June 18, 2023. Divers, seabed technicians, diving archaeologists, and scientists from various fields, including geologists, chemists, and physicists, all participated in the research project. The primary objective of this year's research was to investigate new areas of the wreck while also performing a stratigraphic investigation of it and its cargo. It should be highlighted that the research changed focus from finding and recovering artifacts for the sake of their conservation, protection, and upcoming exhibition to resolving issues that had previously occurred.

The seabed's downward morphology and the size of the ship's sinking area prevented a stratigraphic description of the wreck's condition until recently. The stratigraphic evidence that surfaced this year revealed fresh information about the state of preservation of the ship's hull and improved our knowledge of both its path and the circumstances of its sinking.

Photo: Greek Ministry of Culture

In the year 2022, huge rocks were moved carefully at a depth of 43 to 46 meters, and marble objects were lifted, including the base of a statue and the head of a Hercules, which appears to belong to the Farnese headless marble statue of Hercules of the National Archaeological Museum that had been raised in 1901 by the Symia spongers. This made excavation work in the eastern part of the wreck extremely difficult.

This year, a section of the size (2x2 m) was finished in accordance with the stratigraphic evidence, and the following was discovered: Early discoveries included human remains, potentially from multiple shipwrecks, as well as a variety of other items typical of a shipwreck, including pieces of glass and clay pots as well as numerous nails coated in wood. Little fragments of sculpture also surfaced during the same period. The first could be caused by a comb or a beard, while the second is still unidentified. The discovery of some early Byzantine vessel fragments, whose existence concerned the experts, is a fascinating fact that confirms the idea that this marine region served as a shipping route for ships over the ages. The discovery within a portion of a thick concretion layer, which seals this year's investigation,

Photo: Greek Ministry of Culture

A digital and three-dimensional impression was created throughout the inquiry. A database with Geographical Information System (GIS) data has been created that contains digital representations of all archaeological discoveries. All discoveries have been entered in this database, starting with those made between 1900 and 1901. In order to support the research, a field analysis laboratory equipped with tools for micromorphological field observations was built on the island.

Under the joint direction of Lorenz E. Baumer, a professor of classical archeology at the University of Geneva, and current archaeologist Angeliki G. Simosi, Director of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Piraeus and the Islands, the Swiss Archaeological School in Greece is conducting underwater research in Antikythera. The Ephorate of Marine Antiquities supervises the research under the direction of diving architects Aikaterinis Tagonidou and Athena Patsourou.

Due to his vast expertise in challenging operations, Vice Admiral (retired) Alexandros Palatianos was chosen to be in charge of the investigation's smooth operation, while University of Geneva scholar Alexandros Sotiriou was chosen to serve as the investigation's field director.

Photo: Greek Ministry of Culture

The team also includes eight divers from the Coast Guard's Underwater Missions Unit (Specialized Diving Team), diving archaeologists Orestis Manousos and Isaac Ogloblin, seabed technicians Nikos Giannoulakis, Charalambos Mitrou, and Dimitris Romios, and diving historians Orestis Manousos and Isaac Ogloblin.

While the on-site workshop was organized by Isaac Ogloblin (University of Haifa), with the participation of professors Maria Louloudis and Yiannis Deligiannakis (University of Ioannina), and with the support of Yiannis B. Itsaki, Patrizia Birchler-Emery and Timothy Pönitz (University of Geneva) handled the documentation of the archaeological finds, the creation of the 3D models, and the updating of the GIS (University of Geneva and Nereus Research Foundation). The Natural History Museum of Crete's geologist, Charalambos Fasoulas, traveled to Antikythera to investigate the geological information on the crash site.

Photo: Greek Ministry of Culture

The Aikaterinis Laskaridis Foundation, Swiss watchmaker Hublot, and the Nereus Research Foundation all contribute to the research program, while Cosmote handles the communications.

The mayor of Kythira, Efstratios Charchalakis, deserves special recognition for his unwavering support as well as for the kind hospitality shown to the last few people of Antikythira.

The S.A. of the President of the Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, oversees the research program.

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Cyprus: Bronze Age royal tombs found - They are among the most luxurious in the Mediterranean

During excavations in Dromolaxia, close to Aliki Larnaca, the graves were discovered. "Those interred here probably belonged to the aristocratic class."

Archaeologists found unusually lavish Bronze Age graves in Dromolaxia, next to Salt Lake in Larnaca, in front of the Hala Sultan Mosque. The underground burial rooms contained skeletons with expensive necklaces and diadems, as well as a profusion of priceless burial gifts made of gold, precious stones, and ivory. Since the Bronze Age, these tombs have been among the most opulent in the Mediterranean. According to the German scholarly publication "Wissenschaft," the bones and offerings are associated with monarchs and other members of the region's ruling class.

The earliest signs of a Bronze Age civilization were found in the region, which is close to the existing airport in Larnaca, as early as 1897, and excavations were started. Researchers have been employing new techniques to unearth more and more of the Bronze Age metropolis since the 1970s. According to their research, the region covered 50 hectares between 1630 and 1150 BC and contained copper workshops in addition to noble quarters with homes. The vast cultural and economic connections between the people of Egypt, Mycenae, Minoan Crete, Sardinia, and Mesopotamia are also demonstrated by artifacts from these regions. There must have been a special tie with Tiryns based on the vases and certain jewels that were discovered.

2016 saw the discovery of a Bronze Age cemetery with several elaborately decorated tombs in front of the Hala Sultan Mosque by a team of archaeologists under the direction of Peter Fischer, a professor at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. Members of the ruling class were interred in subterranean rooms with their imported luxury goods and jewelry. Researchers have now identified additional, much wealthier burials there with the use of magnetic measurements. According to Fischer in the pertinent scientific statement (Södeberg Expedition 2023), "We compared the locations where shattered pottery shards were recovered with the map of the magnetometer, and numerous big cavities emerged roughly two meters below the surface of the earth."

Archaeologists investigated these sites and uncovered three burial chambers with a total length of four to five meters, each containing multiple skeletons that were in excellent condition. Also, they were incredibly rich in offerings, significantly outpacing the already abundant discoveries of the older tombs in both quantity and quality. In only two of these burial chambers, "we recovered more than 500 undamaged artifacts, many of which are made of expensive metals, precious stones, ivory, or high-quality pottery," said the Swedish director of study. The graves also contained priceless bronze weapons adorned with ivory and a gold-framed hematite seal.

How come they believe they discovered royal tombs?

A woman who was encircled by numerous ceramic vases, jewelry, and a round bronze mirror was among the deceased. The bones of a young child, who had been buried with a porcelain toy, were also in the grave with her. "Others, both men and women, wore necklaces with excellent-quality pendants and diadems. The pendants' design and construction indicate that they were created in Egypt in the second part of the 18th dynasty, presumably by Akhenaten and his wife, Nefertiti, and Tutankhamun," based on the assertion. Embossed pictures of bulls, gazelles, lions, and flowers are used to embellish the diadems.

Even though we do not yet know what type of administration the city had at the time, the people buried here were unquestionably members of the ruling class, according to Fischer. "Given the quality of these grave items, it is logical to believe that these were royal graves," she said. The fact that many of the valuable presents originate from other Mediterranean cultures also supports this viewpoint. Evidently, they were imported jewels and luxuries. Among them are gold and ivory from Egypt, lapis lazuli (lazurite) in blue from Afghanistan, carnelian in red from India, and turquoise, a mineral with a blue-green hue, from Sinai. The findings also include amber from the Baltic region. As the archaeologists explain, this elite could afford such lavish imports because it had become wealthy by extracting copper from the neighboring Mount Troodos: "Copper was an important commodity at the time because it was used in combination with tin to produce the harder copper alloy, which gave its name to the Bronze Age."

12 Most Incredible Ancient Artifacts Finds

It’s time for another video exploration of fantastic ancient artefacts. These fabulous finds come from all over the world and represent many different cultures and areas. The one thing that all of them have in common is that they’re incredible discoveries, and we’re going to dive straight into the details right now!

Treasure worth over $1 million found in Rocky Mountains after a 10-year search

A treasure chest full of gold, jewelry and other valuables worth $1 million was found in the Rocky Mountains, according to the man who hid it there more than a decade ago.

Art dealer and author Forrest Fenn confirmed that "the search is over" in an announcement on his website Sunday. Fenn said he didn't know the person who claimed the treasure, but a poem in his book led him to its hiding spot.

“It was under a canopy of stars in the lush, forested vegetation of the Rocky Mountains and had not moved from the spot where I hid it more than 10 years ago," Fenn said. "I congratulate the thousands of people who participated in the search and hope they will continue to be drawn by the promise of other discoveries."

The 89-year-old told the Santa Fe New Mexican that the treasure was found in 2020 by a man from "back East" who did not want to be named. Fenn said the discovery was confirmed with a photograph.

Fenn inspired thousands of treasure hunters when he announced years ago that he had hidden the chest somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. The treasure was said to be north of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and many deciphered clues from Fenn's writing, including a 24-line poem published in his 2010 autobiography, "The Thrill of the Chase."

The hunt proved deadly over the years. In 2019, the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office in Montana warned that at least two people died, two were rescued near death and others had run-ins with police as they searched for the treasure near Yellowstone after a man was injured searching for the prize.

In 2017, a body was found in New Mexico that appeared to be Paris Wallace of Grand Junction, Colorado, a pastor who went missing while searching for the treasure. The year before, the body of Randy Bilyeu, 54, was found months after he disappeared while looking for the treasure along the Rio Grande.

Fenn said on his website that more information and photos will come soon. When asked how he felt now that the treasure has been found, Fenn told the Santa Fe New Mexican, “I don’t know, I feel halfway kind of glad, halfway kind of sad because the chase is over."

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Archaeologists Have Discovered A 5,000-Year-Old Funerary Monument in Vila Verde, Portugal

A team of Minho University archaeologists and students excavates a megalithic funerary monument atop Monte do Oural in Vila Verde.

In the statement made by the municipality, it was emphasized that the aim is to museumize a "precious heritage find" estimated to have been built between 4000 and 3,000 BC. That is, it will have an existence of at least more than 5,000 years.

Archaeologist Luciano Vilas Boas, who coordinated the excavations on the ground of the Oural mound, noted that the surrounding area is extremely rich in terms of archaeological heritage, and that there are three more burial megalithic monuments and a rock art set in the vicinity.

Discoveries make it possible to notice that several populations live on these lands, located next to the lookout on the edge of Ribeira do Neiva and the swing in Monte do Oural in Vila Verde, with the expectation that they can become a new tourist attraction and local dynamism.

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Archaeologists Discover a Hoard of Bronze Age Artifacts That Was Buried More Than 3,000 Years Ago

During the excavation of a known Roman battle site in the Swiss Alps, archaeologists stumbled upon a fascinating discovery – an impressive hoard of 80 artifacts dating back to the late Bronze Age.

Among the noteworthy objects were sickles, axes, fragments of a saw, and jewelry pieces, all accompanied by numerous chunks of raw copper.

Experts believe that these artifacts were deliberately buried as an offering, as they were intentionally damaged and bent out of shape before being carefully wrapped in leather and placed inside a wooden box.

Their estimated age falls around 1200 to 1000 B.C.E., a time when the selective destruction and disposal of valuable metal objects were a prevalent cultural practice, ArtNet News reported.