This ancient book rewrites the history of the origin of people
The Lost Golden City of Aton Rising
In an extraordinary breakthrough, archaeologists have uncovered the long-lost “golden city,” named after the sun deity Aton Rising. This discovery is hailed as the largest ancient city ever found in Egypt. For decades, around 60 previous expeditions searched fruitlessly for this city, but it seemed forever beyond reach—until now. Excavations took place between the temples of Ramses III and Amenhotep III, initially leading researchers to believe they had found Tutankhamun’s burial temple. However, as they unearthed zigzagging walls, numerous buildings, and rooms, it became clear that this was not a tomb but an entire sprawling city.
After seven months of relentless work, the archaeologists revealed residential quarters, workshops, an administrative district, and facilities where food was prepared and stored. Craft workshops producing temple decorations and amulets further testified to the city’s vibrant life. Artifacts like vessels, dried meat, and wine remnants indicate that this city thrived approximately 3,000 years ago during the reign of Amenhotep III, a period often referred to as Egypt’s “golden age.” This site represents an archaeological treasure trove, promising many more sensational discoveries, including potentially ancient writings that could illuminate the city’s history in detail.
The Ancient Wooden Head of Buddha Concealing a Rare Banknote
In a rare and remarkable find, a wooden head of Buddha, estimated to be 645 years old, revealed a hidden treasure within. For centuries, previous owners failed to discover the secret cavity concealed by skilled craftsmen. It was only in 2016 when Australian art experts, examining the artifact before an auction, detected a hollow space inside the sculpture. Inside, they found an astonishing artifact—a large banknote dating back to 1371, issued during the reign of Zhu Yuanzhang, the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
This 1 guan banknote, equivalent to 1,000 copper coins or an ounce of silver, is considered the oldest surviving paper money in history. The banknote even bore a stern warning that counterfeiters faced death by beheading. The discovery is a landmark event in archaeology, as paper currency appeared in Europe only 300 years later, in the 17th century. Thanks to the sharp eyes of art critics, what was expected to be a single auction lot became two priceless historical artifacts.
The Sleeping Woman – A Masterpiece of Ancient Maltese Sculpture
Malta, known for its rich tradition of ancient figurines, yielded another gem—a small, exquisite 12-centimeter figurine of a sleeping woman, which predates the earliest pyramids in Egypt by two millennia. Unlike the typical Paleolithic Venuses found in vast numbers, this statue reflects an extraordinary level of craftsmanship with elegant lines and intricate details. It likely served a religious purpose connected to Malta’s matriarchal society, where the Foremother goddess symbolized prosperity and abundance.
In ancient Malta, agriculture was central to life, and temples served as centers for food offerings and rituals dedicated to this goddess. Remarkably, a necropolis for seven thousand women was found in one of the later temples, with no remains of men, further underscoring the island’s unique matriarchal culture.
Cotylorhynchus: The Gigantic Pre-Dinosaur Land Creature
Imagine a creature with a barrel-shaped body dragging along the land, with a nearly invisible small head—this was Cotylorhynchus, a giant from the Permian period, about 270 million years ago. Measuring up to six meters long and weighing around two tons, it was the largest terrestrial vertebrate of its time, long before dinosaurs appeared.
This ancient reptile genus defended itself with enormous claws and sheer size, making it an impossible target for predators. Cotylorhynchus peacefully grazed near water bodies, swam in lakes, and thrived in prehistoric America. Its peculiar proportions—massive body and tiny head—offered no apparent advantage, yet it became the dominant terrestrial vertebrate of its era.
The Oldest Meteorite from the Sahara
Scientists have studied a remarkable meteorite named EC 002, discovered in the Sahara Desert, weighing 32 kilograms and dating back 4.6 billion years. This rock is a rare achondrite, originating from a protoplanet that existed before Earth itself. Unlike typical meteorites, EC 002 was once molten lava that cooled and solidified over 100,000 years before eventually arriving on Earth.
No similar asteroids have been identified, suggesting that its parent protoplanet has since vanished or been absorbed into larger bodies. EC 002 is composed mainly of volcanic rocks rich in sodium, iron, and magnesium, offering unique insights into the early solar system’s formation.
The Mysterious “Book-Head” from the Sunken Ship Archangel Raphael
In 2020, divers recovered a strange cabbage-like object from the shipwreck of the Archangel Raphael, which turned out to be a large, remarkably preserved book. Despite pages swollen from seawater and stained with grease and tar, the volume contains over 1,000 pages, bound in leather and wood veneer.
The book awaits careful restoration to reveal its contents fully. Its survival underwater and the extensive work needed to restore it make this find a significant historical mystery, promising valuable insights once scholars decode the long-lost text.
Ancient Books Confirmed as Authentic
Controversy surrounded the authenticity of the so-called “Velesova Book” and other ancient manuscripts related to Jesus. Linguistic studies initially cast doubt on these texts, questioning their age and origin. However, advanced isotopic and metallurgical analyses confirmed that some of these books, made from metal plates, date back nearly two thousand years.
Some of the texts include unconventional religious teachings, such as portraying God as embodying both male and female attributes and describing Christ’s teaching as a continuation of ancient Hebrew traditions. These discoveries continue to puzzle researchers and open new avenues of theological and historical inquiry.
Underwater Neolithic Settlement Near Korcula, Croatia
Archaeologists studying satellite images discovered a submerged Neolithic settlement off the coast of Korcula Island in Croatia, dating back to approximately 4500 BC. The village, once connected to the main island by a narrow land bridge, features stone walls, pottery, flint knives, and other household items.
The settlement’s unusual location is shielded by neighboring islands from the harshness of sea waves, allowing its preservation. This discovery provides rare insight into prehistoric coastal communities in the Adriatic region.
The $22 Billion Treasure of Padmanabhaswamy Temple, India
The Padmanabhaswamy temple stunned the world when underground vaults were opened, revealing treasures worth over $22 billion. These riches accumulated over centuries through offerings by rajahs and merchants seeking divine blessings for prosperity.
Inside six secret chambers, including two sealed for over a century, archaeologists found gold bars weighing a ton, precious gems, golden thrones studded with diamonds, coins, crowns, and a golden statue of Vishnu. This immense wealth reflects the temple’s central cultural and religious importance throughout Indian history.
The “Ring of Death” and Medieval Treasures of Wales
Treasure hunters in Wales uncovered nine significant medieval artifacts, including a gold ring inscribed with “Memento Mori” and a skull symbol, reminding the wearer to remember death. Alongside the ring, numerous gold and silver coins and a medieval double hook clasp were discovered, all believed to have belonged to Welsh nobility, offering a glimpse into the medieval aristocratic life.
