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Giant ramparts guarded Altai Mountains against attack from the north, says leading archaeologist Professor Andrey Borodovsky. The wall complex - now almost hidden to the naked eye - is believed to date from a long era that also saw such constructions as the Great Wall of China and Hadrian's Wall.
Top 10 Recent Ancient Finds That Are Surprisingly Large The ever-prolific field of archaeology continuously churns out new and significant discoveries. When you imagine such finds, perhaps you envision scientists down in the dirt, using small brushes to uncover tiny bone fragments or shards of pottery. Such seemingly insignificant bits can, of course, rewrite history. Archaeologists have been cataloging discoveries that can fit in the palm of your hand for centuries. Despite that, uncovering monumental artifacts is by no means on the wane. All over the globe, new megalithic monuments, statues...
Over the course of its long journey from subtropical northern India to the frozen lands of Siberia, the small figurine was likely traded multiple times. Its final possessor may have known next to nothing about its origin, although its spiritual significance was likely understood or at least suspected. Experts speculate that the object was left as an offering or sacrifice, by an individual seeking divine assistance while completing the treacherous trek across the hazardous Siberian river . The point where the bridge is being constructed is where the mighty Ob River is at its narrowest, and ...