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Unexplained Mysteries top 10 archaeology stories of 2024

By T.K. Randall
December 30, 2024 ·  0 comments

Why does this cat have a jetpack ? Image Credit: CC BY-SA 4.0 Franz Helm / Laura Aydelotte From curious inscriptions to a World War II shipwreck that could explode at any time, here are our top 10 most viewed archaeology and history stories of 2024.

10. New evidence discovered at alleged resting place of Noah's Ark in Turkey - Scientists have found evidence of human activity dating back to the time of the Biblical vessel.

9. 'Entrance to the underworld' discovered beneath church in Mexico - The ruins of an ancient city in southern Mexico have yielded evidence of long-lost underground tunnels.

8. 12-year-old builds working replica of Archimedes' death ray - The Canadian grade eight student wanted to see if the idea of setting ships on fire with mirrors was plausible.

7. Tales of mysterious 'giants' still haunt Nevada's Lovelock Cave - For years, archaeologists have remained divided over the discovery of alleged giant skeletons and artifacts. 6. Why does this 16th-Century illustration show a cat with a jetpack on its back ? - This curious drawing is found in the manuscript of a book written in the 16th-Century by Franz Helm.

5. Mystery surrounding coffin found under Notre Dame has been solved - Back in 2022, two lead coffins were discovered beneath the cathedral during restoration works at the site.

4. Archaeologists unearth lost temple where Jesus performed miracles - The ruins of the temple were discovered unexpectedly during the excavation of a synagogue in Israel.

3. Scientists reconstruct face of 'the cruelest man who ever lived' - Known as Ivan the Terrible, the infamous Russian ruler was notorious for his horrific acts of cruelty.

2. Mystery surrounds strange writing on stone slab found in garden - The curious inscription was discovered quite by accident underneath a stone slab in a homeowner's garden patio.

1. 'Doomsday wreck' could explode and produce a tsunami, experts warn - The wreck of a World War II era cargo ship off the coast of England is still carrying a large amount of explosives.


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