Archaeology NewsNews on Archaeology continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Ancient painted coffins found- June 27, 2008 CAIRO: A team of Egyptian archaeologists has discovered several painted wooden coffins, including some dating back to the 13th century BC rule of pharaoh Ramses II.http://www.topix.net/science/archaeology/2008/06/ancient-painted-coffins-found?fromrss=1 The next 'Mummy' ain't got one- June 26, 2008 Who's yo Mummy Jet Li! In a recent interview with Archaeology magazine, director Rob Cohen notes 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' technically won't feature a mummy.http://www.topix.net/science/archaeology/2008/06/the-next-mummy-aint-got-one?fromrss=1 Medieval maltings found at famous brewer- June 25, 2008 Head Brewer John Bexon stands alongside the discovery of medieval maltings ruins at the Greene King Brewery in Bury THE relationship between brewing and Bury St Edmunds spans the centuries - but a new ...http://www.topix.net/science/archaeology/2008/06/medieval-maltings-found-at-famous-brewer?... Culture and Sports: Turkey defeats Croatia, faces Germany next- June 25, 2008 Turkey wins Friday's Euro 2008 football match against Croatia. Also in the news: the British rock group The Police held a concert in Belgrade, and the 48th International Children's Festival opens in Sibenik, ...http://www.topix.net/science/archaeology/2008/06/culture-and-sports-turkey-defeats-croatia... Lizard shipwreck to be studied- June 25, 2008 Cornwall's historic environment service and Penzance-based maritime archaeologist Kevin Camidge have been commissioned by English Heritage to carry out a marine environmental assessment of the Royal Anne ...http://www.topix.net/science/archaeology/2008/06/lizard-shipwreck-to-be-studied?fromrss=1 Easter Island statues threatened by tourism- June 25, 2008 It's earth's most remote inhabited land, a South Pacific speck of volcanic rock so isolated the locals call it "Te Pito O Te Henua," or "The Navel of the World." Giant volcanic rock statues called Moais draw ...http://www.topix.net/science/archaeology/2008/06/easter-island-statues-threatened-by-touri... Archaeology - Hidden City Provides Fascinating Insight into the Structures of Hellenistic Settlements- June 24, 2008 The discovery of an ancient city buried beneath the sands of modern-day Syria has provided evidence for a Hellenistic settlement that existed for more than six centuries extending into the time of the Roman ...http://www.topix.net/science/archaeology/2008/06/archaeology-hidden-city-provides-fascinat... Mexico recovers pre-Columbian artifacts seized in US, Canada; some looted from nomadic caves- June 24, 2008 Mexico recovered more than 900 pre-Columbian artifacts seized from smugglers in the U.S. and Canada, including 800-year-old fiber sandals, spears and hunting bows looted from nomadic caves, officials said ...http://www.topix.net/science/archaeology/2008/06/mexico-recovers-pre-columbian-artifacts-s... The mystery story of the Maya slowly reveals new twists- June 24, 2008 Don't tell Indiana Jones, but most archaeologists pack spades, not bullwhips, and big discoveries usually come after lots of digging, not looting.http://www.topix.net/science/archaeology/2008/06/the-mystery-story-of-the-maya-slowly-reve... Travelling museum an eye-opener- June 24, 2008 Students are getting new angle on history, writes Sirikul Bunnag The National Museum is taking culture to the masses by sending its mobile unit to schools, department stores and communities.http://www.topix.net/science/archaeology/2008/06/travelling-museum-an-eye-opener?fromrss=1 |