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• Archaeologists have discovered in Beijing over 10,000 ancient artifacts

More than 10,000 artifacts, including bronze and porcelain, terracotta, iron utensils, brought this year’s excavations in the Beijing district of Tongzhou at the construction site of the administrative center.

• Archaeologists uncover 'lost city' in Egypt

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered an ancient ‘city’ and cemetery once used by officials tasked with building royal tombs.

• 2,000-year-old pet cats unearthed in Roman graveyard in Egypt

The remains of more than 80 pet cats dating from Roman times have been excavated at the ancient town of Berenike on the Red Sea.

• Mayan 'nesting doll pyramid' discovered in Mexico

A third structure has been found within the famous Kukulkan pyramid in eastern Mexico, experts say.Researchers used 3D imaging to illustrate their findThe 10m (33t) tall pyramid was found within two other structures that comprise the 30m pyramid at the Ma

• Large ancient granary relics found in North China

Ruins of a large granary, along with ancient jars, pots, bowls and coins, have been discovered in North China's Hebei province, local authorities said Sunday.

• Salt-making relics found in north China

An ancient salt-making site, along with well-preserved stoves used for separating salt from sea water, has been discovered by archeologists in North China's Hebei province, local authorities said.

• Armored warriors back to majestic glory after restoration

Terracotta warriors in armor are regaining their majestic appearance after three years of a restoration carried out by Shaanxi Normal University, reported cnwest.com.

• In Kazakhstan found an unusual ancient ritual complex

Unusual ritual complex has been discovered in the Karaganda region in 2012

• Jordan found an ancient tomb

In the Jordanian town of Beit RAS discovered an ancient tomb with a cave and two burial chambers. According to preliminary data, the opening will belong to the Hellenistic/early Roman period.

• In Egypt found the world’s oldest seaport

Age of the port, according to the researchers, 4600 years. Cheops, also known as Khufu, reigned from 2580 to 2550 BC, the Harbour was built 180 kilometers South of Suez, in the foothills of the desert mountains.

• Burnt down Iron Age house discovered in Denmark

Scorched layers of earth have protected the site for almost 2,000 years, which is now helping archaeologists to form a better understanding of life in the Iron Age.

• Ancient Christian pilgrimage site comes to light in northern Turkey

Excavation works in an ancient Christian pilgrimage site in northern Turkey dating back to 1st century B.C. have been resumed after two years.

• 1,092 ancient tombs unearthed in east Beijing

Around 1,092 ancient tombs have been discovered during construction work on the city's new administrative center, local authorities said Thursday.

• The Egyptian mummy of “falcon” was the child’s mummy

The British museum is stunned with new opening – in the scanned mummy of a hawk there was a child.

• In Ulyanovsk found unique bronze weapon

The resident of Ulyanovsk (Russia) contributed to funds of Regional museum of local lore a unique exhibit – bronze Chekan the second half of the VII-VI centuries BC.

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