Category: Archeology

Archeology

Code [Collection of Laws] of Lipit-Ishtar

Legal code from about 1870 B.C. written in the Sumerian language. It predates the long-known Hamurabi law code, now in the Louvre, by more than a century, and for its…

29 August 2022 · 12 min read

Archeology

A unique tomb of an Egyptian general discovered

During archaeological excavations, scientists unearthed the secret tomb of an ancient Egyptian general who led an army of foreign mercenaries. Archaeologists were disappointed to find that the sarcophagus had been…

7 August 2022 · 2 min read

Archeology

The most visited brothel is in Pompeii

Over 2 million visitors a year pass through the dark rooms of one of Pompeii's brothels. No, this is not a joke, but reality. Although in this case it is…

7 August 2022 · 11 min read

Archeology

Queens of Egyptology

We have all heard the name Howard Carter and know that he is the discoverer of the famous tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt. However, history knows no less colorful ladies…

4 August 2022 · 7 min read