Archaeology
15 unrolled threads about archaeology, each one readable on a single page.
- Feb 20, 2025
Thread of crazy archaeological discoveries 🧵 1. A 3,000-year-old perfectly preserved sword
SummaryA fascinating collection of 20 remarkable archaeological discoveries spanning from ancient Egypt to medieval times, including perfectly preserved artifacts like the 110-million-year-old nodosaur, the mysterious Antikythera Mechanism, the Terracotta Army, and the Dead Sea Scrolls. These finds were often discovered by accident and have provided crucial insights into ancient civilizations, technology, and daily life.21 tweets2 min read - Oct 20, 2024
Crazy things from the past 🧵 1. Vampire killing kit
SummaryA thread showcasing fascinating historical artifacts and inventions from the past few centuries, including a vampire killing kit, Victorian-era gadgets, ancient Egyptian artifacts, Roman jewelry, and quirky 1920s contraptions like an anti-distraction helmet and a baby cage.30 tweets4 min read - Aug 21, 2024
Is this the image of Jesus of Nazareth? New X-ray analysis just revealed the Shroud of Turin, Christ's alleged burial cloth, to be 2,000 years old. So here's what we know — and why it might just be...
SummaryNew X-ray analysis suggests the Shroud of Turin is 2,000 years old, contradicting a 1988 carbon dating study that placed it in medieval times. The cloth displays mysterious properties including a photographic negative image with no pigment, accurate depictions of Roman crucifixion wounds, and physical evidence consistent with trauma, though its origin and the method of image creation remain scientifically unexplained.20 tweets2 min read - Sep 13, 2024
Hilo de fotos de antes y después 🧵 1. Chichén Itzá en 1892 y ahora
SummaryUna colección de 30 fotos antes y después que muestran transformaciones a lo largo del tiempo, incluyendo sitios arqueológicos restaurados, paisajes naturales recuperados, infraestructuras urbanas modernizadas y historias personales de personas y animales a través de décadas.32 tweets4 min read - Aug 17, 2024
Hilo de descubrimientos arqueológicos surrealistas 🧵 1. Mosaico romano de 2000 años de antigüedad en la orilla del río Éufrates, Turquía
SummaryUn hilo que recopila descubrimientos arqueológicos sorprendentes de los últimos siglos, incluyendo mosaicos romanos perfectamente conservados, el dinosaurio nodosaurio de 110 millones de años, el mecanismo de Anticitera (primer ordenador analógico), el barco Vasa sueco, y artefactos de Pompeya, Göbekli Tepe y otros sitios históricos.16 tweets2 min read - Aug 12, 2024
A thread of how things have changed over time 1. 74-year difference near Svalbard, Norway, from 1928 to 2004
SummaryA visual journey through time showing how landscapes, ancient monuments, and human settlements have transformed over decades to centuries. The thread includes glacier retreat, forest restoration successes, archaeological sites, natural disasters like Mount St. Helens, and dramatic urban development.16 tweets2 min read - Feb 13, 2025
This mosaic is the biggest discovery since the Dead Sea Scrolls. The earliest "Jesus is God" declaration from 230 AD — and it's just the start of what we've found. Mega thread of archaeology that su...
SummaryA thread discussing archaeological discoveries that support the historical accuracy of the New Testament, including the Megiddo Mosaic (declaring "God Jesus Christ" from 230 AD), evidence for biblical figures like Pontius Pilate and Caiaphas, and confirmation of locations mentioned in the Gospels such as Nazareth, the Pool of Bethesda, and the Pool of Siloam.17 tweets2 min read - Oct 23, 2024
Before And After Photos Of How The World Has Changed Over Time Tap this tweet and enjoy the Thread 🧵 1. Same place. A town in Tamilnadu.
SummaryA thread showcasing before-and-after photos of historically significant locations around the world, including ancient ruins, archaeological sites, and modern cities from places like Egypt, Greece, Lebanon, India, and Pakistan, demonstrating how these sites have changed over time.19 tweets2 min read - Oct 19, 2024
Thread of the most surreal & Mysterious places on Earth🧵 1. Atacama Desert, Chile
SummaryA visual tour of 14 of Earth's most mysterious and surreal places, ranging from ancient temples and monuments like Petra and Abu Simbel to natural wonders like the Atacama Desert, underwater wells, and geological formations. The thread includes locations across multiple continents known for their striking beauty, enigmatic origins, and otherworldly appearance.15 tweets2 min read - Mar 16, 2025
Thread of Ancient Egyptian artifacts you've (probably) never seen before 🧵 1. A stunning 4,500 years old Egyptian dress
SummaryA comprehensive collection of remarkable ancient Egyptian artifacts spanning thousands of years, including a 4,500-year-old dress, meteorite iron dagger from Tutankhamun's tomb, perfectly crafted granite vases, mummified remains with preserved details, and various sculptures and religious objects that showcase the sophistication of Egyptian craftsmanship and culture.23 tweets3 min read - Aug 14, 2024
On this day in 1880, Cologne Cathedral was finally completed — 632 years after work began. But do you ever wonder why it was built? Well, an extremely curious treasure is kept inside... (thread) 🧵
SummaryCologne Cathedral took 632 years to complete (1248-1880) because it was built to house the relics of the Three Wise Men, believed to have been brought to Cologne in 1162. The project symbolized medieval faith and later German unity, and the reliquary still contains remains—including three crowned skulls—that may date back 2,000 years, though their authenticity remains debated.16 tweets2 min read - Jun 16, 2025
These treasures were found many centuries later. I open thread 🧵 1. Buried treasure of nearly 200 Roman coins found in Italy
SummaryA thread showcasing remarkable archaeological and treasure discoveries from around the world, including Roman coins in Italy, Ottoman gold, shipwrecks with millions in treasure, ancient daggers in Germany, and buried hoards found by everyday people in their backyards.11 tweets1 min read - Nov 1, 2025
Qué emoción. De Egipto para la Humanidad. Tras 20 años desde que comenzara el proyecto, en estos momentos se está celebrando en Guiza la inauguración oficial del Gran Museo Egipcio, el mayor espacio c...
SummaryEl Gran Museo Egipcio abre oficialmente en Guiza tras 20 años de proyecto, albergando 100,000 objetos del antiguo Egipto incluyendo el completo ajuar de Tutankamón con más de 5,000 piezas. El museo de 100,000 m² es uno de los mayores centros culturales del mundo, diseñado por Heneghan Peng Architects con forma de pirámide, y costó aproximadamente 1,000 millones de dólares.8 tweets1 min read - May 16, 2026
Os traigo uno de los momentos más emocionantes que nos ha dado la arqueología en España en los últimos años, el descubrimiento de la bellísima Venus Púdica, del s. II d.C. y realizada en mármol del Pe...
SummaryUn hilo que detalla el descubrimiento de la Venus Púdica, una estatua de mármol del siglo II d.C. hallada en la Villa romana de Salar en Granada, una de las más importantes villas de la Hispania romana que albergaba una riquísima decoración musivaria y escultórica. La pieza, que sigue el modelo de la Venus de Cnido de Praxíteles, se conserva en el Museo Arqueológico de Granada y representa uno de los descubrimientos más emocionantes de la arqueología española reciente.13 tweets2 min read - Apr 19, 2026
Hoy es viral: arqueólogos españoles han hallado en Egipto una momia con un papiro de la 'Ilíada' de Homero en su interior. ¿Qué hace un texto griego en una tumba egipcia de época romana? Como arqueó...
SummaryArqueólogos españoles descubrieron en Egipto una momia de época romana que contenía un papiro de la Ilíada de Homero, hallazgo excepcional que demuestra cómo la élite cultural grecorromana en Egipto mantenía la identidad griega mientras practicaba tradiciones funerarias egipcias.9 tweets1 min read