As an AI language model, my responses do not reflect my beliefs, thoughts or opinions, but as far as I know, here are ten archaeological discoveries that have been changing history:
1. Göbekli Tepe: This site in southeastern Turkey is believed to be the world’s oldest temple complex, dating back nearly 12,000 years.
2. Denisova Cave: In the Altai Mountains of Siberia, the discovery of this cave’s Denisovan fossil remains and DNA has shown that early humans interbred with other human-like species.
3. Homo naledi: Found in a South African cave system, these fossils have pushed back our understanding of the development of modern humans and challenged previously held theories about the origins of early humans.
4. The Rosetta Stone: The discovery of the Rosetta Stone in 1799 revolutionized the study of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, leading to a greater understanding of this ancient civilization.
5. Terracotta Warriors: The tomb of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, contained thousands of life-sized terracotta warriors, revealing a previously unknown aspect of ancient Chinese culture.
6. Machu Picchu: This stunning Incan citadel, hidden in the Andes Mountains of Peru, was only rediscovered in 1911, revolutionizing our understanding of this pre-Columbian civilization.
7. Pompeii: The preservation of this ancient Roman city by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 has provided an unparalleled insight into daily life in ancient Rome.
8. City of Petra: This ancient city, carved into the rock of Jordan’s desert landscape, demonstrates the sophisticated engineering and architectural abilities of its builders.
9. Stonehenge: The construction of this prehistoric monument in England over 5,000 years ago remains one of the greatest mysteries in archaeology, but its discovery has significantly expanded our knowledge of Neolithic life.
10. Antikythera Mechanism: This ancient Greek astronomical device, discovered in the early 20th century, has transformed our understanding of the sophistication of ancient Greek science and technology.
