The people who preserve the past and present some of its most intriguing and singular possibilities to the public are historians and archaeologists. Let’s explore a few of the most significant archaeological finds ever made.

We hardly ever have time in this fast-paced world to reflect on what’s lost. But archaeologists never stop exploring the past and advancing the theories that prehistoric Homo sapiens relied on to survive. We have carefully chosen the top discoveries of the century so that you can reflect on the past and consider how far humanity has come. Take a seat back, grab a cup of coffee, and explore the past!

Greatest Archaeological Discoveries of All Time

The Cambodian Medieval Cities

An innovative technology was employed in 2015 to carry out archaeological surveys. This technology, known as lidar, uses helicopters to fire lasers. The medieval cities became known to the world thanks to this technology. The researchers had earlier hoped to find evidence of a vanished human settlement. They had no idea, though, that they were embarking on a quest to find some ancient temple-cities. These cities provide insight into the Khmer Empire’s way of life.

A city as old as 3000- Years : Egypt

The exciting thing about being an archaeologist is that, although finding what you’re looking for is not a given, you never know what you might find if you’re lucky. This is the fate of the archaeologists who, instead of finding King Tut’s tomb, were lucky enough to unearth an entire Egyptian city. They excavated in Luxor in the year 2021. They discovered well-preserved artifacts during their investigation. Estimates place the town’s establishment during Egypt’s Eighteenth Dynasty. Amenhotep III was the reigning pharaoh during this period. Many people refer to this dig as the biggest revelation in a long time, so it turned out to be a significant one.

The Roman Shipwreck

On the coast of Sicily, a shipwreck was discovered in the year 2021. Old Roman amphorae were found inside the shipwreck. According to archaeologists, this finding contributes to our understanding of the region’s trade routes. It’s interesting to note that a remote-controlled underwater robot-assisted in discovering the shipwreck.

A Japanese Settlement found in British Columbia

A Japanese settlement from the 1920s was found in British Columbia in the year 2004. Situated 12 miles northeast of Vancouver, British Columbia, the site was discovered by archaeologist Robert Muckle and his colleagues. Thus, the Japanese camp was found to have 14 houses, a bathhouse, and a shrine. There were also commonplace objects discovered, such as rice bowls and sake bottles.

The Library of Alexandria

One of the biggest losses in ancient history is the decline of the Great Library of Alexandria, Egypt. Numerous priceless volumes of human knowledge were permanently lost as a result of the library’s destruction. This lost wisdom is not something that can be recovered. But in 2004, a group of Polish and Egyptian scholars declared that they had found the remains of the library. These researchers were able to locate massive lecture halls thanks to the excavation. There could have been roughly 5,000 people in these halls. The fact that tangible proof of the library has been discovered for the first time, even though the knowledge-loving human race has been lamenting the loss of this magnificent library, is what makes this discovery significant.

The rule of women in Spain

Thankfully, the idea of women ruling the world is not new; however, can you imagine women ruling during the Bronze Age? Not at all, correct?

This may indeed be the case since in 2014 the La Almoloya grave in Spain was discovered and dug up. Remains and artifacts were also found in the grave. A husband and wife were interred together in the same grave. The fact that the woman, and not the man, was covered in priceless items and treasures seems to indicate that women ruled the area. The woman had on a silver headdress. This silver diadem suggests that the wearer is a monarch.