New things discovered...

Puzzle over 900-year-old African coins found in Australia reveals Aboriginal rock art

(Thanks to SWMBO again for the link...)

---

Good article

Short, interesting article:

Earliest iron artefacts, found in 5,000-year-old Egyptian cemetery, came from meteorite

(Thanks to SWMBO for the link...)

---

I hope

they've left them where they are...

World's 'oldest fish trap' found off coast of Sweden

"Wooden fish traps said to be some 9,000 years old have been found in the Baltic Sea off Sweden, possibly the oldest such traps in existence."

...what if their owners come back for them?

---

A wonderful find!

Mayan art and calendar at Xultun stun archaeologists

"But Dr Saturno points out that the new finds serve to further undermine the fallacy that this is tantamount to a prediction of the end of the world."

But those who believe won't be convinced.

It's funny. This discovery is so much more important than the calendar, which is only a part of it, but what hits the media? Whatever can make the most impression and sells the best...

---

Obviously

it seems to be 'old things' day here on Silent Servants...

Ancient Seal Found in Jerusalem Linked to Ritual

(I include myself in that beginning statement I made.)

---

On the other hand

it is always good to get corresponding archaeological 'biblical' news from secular or non-evangelical news sites.

Archaeological Evidence for Sodom: Recent Findings Shed Light on Discoveries of ‘Biblical Proportions’

Questions are asked and answers given that support whatever religious persuasion is asking the questions. It's also always important to realize that, unless they find a sign that says 'Welcome to Sodom, Your Home Away From Home. Pop. 23,476' there's no way of knowing, truly, for certain that it is or isn't what they claim...

---

All they know

is that they really don't know.

Ancient Stone Markings in Jerusalem Stump Experts

None-the-less, now the academic arguing and fighting will begin...

---

This is very high on my list

of places I'd like to visit one day.

Petra: The city of stone

It has always fascinated me...

---

These are fascinating

The Stone Balls of Costa Rica: Mystery spheres as lawn ornaments

What powers, or what people, created these? Because most are moved from their original locations any chance of a historical or locational element is lost. Another mystery...

---

But can anything

ever be said for certain?

Archeologist says he found the church where Pocahontas was married

He certainly is full of optimism and certainty, isn't he? Yet, outside of finding the cornerstone of the church with the dates carved in it, and a copy of the marriage certificate of Pocahontas hidden inside, it's pretty unlikely that anyone will ever really be certain of anything. It's the nature of archaeology...

---

History - today

Today, in 1992, the

Hoxne Hoard

was found in Britain. Don't you love archaeology?

---

A great find

Israeli Archaeologists Find Tiny Christian Relic in Jerusalem Excavation

It's really quite beautiful...

---

An article

about the same ossuary I've already posted about, but with a completely misleading headline:


2,000-Year-Old Biblical Burial Box Reveals Clue About Death of Jesus

It really reveals no clues about the death of Jesus. It may have nothing to do with any individuals involved in the death of Jesus.

Ah, the media...

---

Common names

Ancient Burial Box Linked to Priest Who Played Part in Christ's Crucifixion

Very common names? Perhaps, but I would find it odd if the Caiaphus mentioned in the Gospels would name his son 'Jeshua' (or what becomes in English 'Jesus') unless he did it before the trial and execution of another, more famous Yeshua. It would be even greater coincidence if this Yeshua named his daughter Miriam, or Mary. It just seems too coincidental to believe. What are the odds?

---

Beer - proof God does love us!

Scientists find lager beer's missing link — in Patagonia

"German lager yeast appears to have originated on beech trees in southern Argentina. But how did it get to Europe 600 years ago?"

---

Says one expert




Black Death study lets rats off the hook

"Plague of 1348-49 spread so fast in London the carriers had to be humans not black rats, says archaeologist"

While I always think that us human types jump too quickly to blame Ma Nature and other creatures for things, I always tend to lean toward human participation. This, however, is one scientist's opinion. Other scientists will argue with him forever...

---

It may be,

and all the indicators are that it is, the tomb of St. Philip.

Archaeologists Report Finding St. Philip's Tomb

But, as with everything archaeological, until they find a notarized statement from that period that says that it is what they claim (and hope) it is, there's always the very good chance that they're wrong, too...

---

More 'digging' into history...

The Search for Cleopatra

"Archaeologists search for the true face—and the burial place—of the “world’s first celebrity.”"

---

Oooooh.... nice vocation!

The Beer Archaeologist

"By analyzing ancient pottery, Patrick McGovern is resurrecting the libations that fueled civilization"

Blending archaeology, history and beer. I've read about Dogfish Head Brewery regarding other beers of theirs, but I've never had the pleasure of sampling any of their brews...

---

History and digging are synonymous

Badge dug up in field is medieval treasure

"Scrap of twisted silver found by metal detector in Lancashire will be part of British Museum's exhibition of reliquaries"

---