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May 20

Archaeologists excavate gate that may have been a main entrance to an ancient Roman city in modern-day Beirut.

Archaeologists excavate gate that may have been a main entrance to an ancient Roman city in modern-day Beirut.

May 10

The digital reconstruction of Uruk, one of the world’s oldest cities. (via Uruk rises again in digital 3D : Archaeology News from Past Horizons)

The digital reconstruction of Uruk, one of the world’s oldest cities. (via Uruk rises again in digital 3D : Archaeology News from Past Horizons)

May 09

Stunning detail in this composite solar eclipse image. (via Composite Image of the Moon Taken from 47 Photos Reveals Solar Corona During a Total Solar Eclipse | Colossal)

Stunning detail in this composite solar eclipse image. (via Composite Image of the Moon Taken from 47 Photos Reveals Solar Corona During a Total Solar Eclipse | Colossal)

May 03

Small but interesting gallery of 1950s space art. Frank Tinsley’s monochromatic illustrations and use of yellow highlights are especially worth checking out. (via Plan59 :: 1950s Space Art)

Small but interesting gallery of 1950s space art. Frank Tinsley’s monochromatic illustrations and use of yellow highlights are especially worth checking out. (via Plan59 :: 1950s Space Art)

Apr 25

Ancient Roman industrial area excavated in Egypt - includes workshops, galleries, and residential area.
(via Roman industrial area uncovered in Egypt’s Suez Canal - Greco-Roman - Heritage - Ahram Online)

Ancient Roman industrial area excavated in Egypt - includes workshops, galleries, and residential area.

(via Roman industrial area uncovered in Egypt’s Suez Canal - Greco-Roman - Heritage - Ahram Online)

Apr 17

Beautiful sand dunes shaped like raindrops in Copernicus Crater on Mars. (via HiRISE | Raindrops of Sand in Copernicus Crater (ESP_031221_1315))

Beautiful sand dunes shaped like raindrops in Copernicus Crater on Mars. (via HiRISE | Raindrops of Sand in Copernicus Crater (ESP_031221_1315))

Apr 09

Not only did the Neolithic iceman Ötzi take an arrow to the shoulder but he had to deal with bad teeth too. (via UZH Mediadesk - Iceman Ötzi had bad teeth)

Not only did the Neolithic iceman Ötzi take an arrow to the shoulder but he had to deal with bad teeth too. (via UZH Mediadesk - Iceman Ötzi had bad teeth)

Apr 07

A brief look at the current state of the ancient city of Babylon. Only 2% has been excavated. (via Once a glorious site, Babylon bears scars of history - CNN.com)

A brief look at the current state of the ancient city of Babylon. Only 2% has been excavated. (via Once a glorious site, Babylon bears scars of history - CNN.com)

Mar 29

How snow helps archaeologists discover ancient sites. (via Snowy landscape reveals Wales’ forgotten ancient remains - Need to Read - News - WalesOnline)

How snow helps archaeologists discover ancient sites. (via Snowy landscape reveals Wales’ forgotten ancient remains - Need to Read - News - WalesOnline)

Mar 23

Underwater archaeology of 20th century rockets! Recovery of Apollo F-1 engines. (via F-1 Engine Recovery | Bezos Expeditions)

Underwater archaeology of 20th century rockets! Recovery of Apollo F-1 engines. (via F-1 Engine Recovery | Bezos Expeditions)