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What are the Ebla tablets?
The ancient city of Ebla was known from ancient cuneiform texts. It was discovered in 1964 at a site 30 miles south of Aleppo in Syria and worked on by a team of Italian archaeologists headed by Paolo Matthiae. The site covers some 140 acres and so is quite extensive. Its actual identity was not realized until 1968 when a broken statue with the ancient name inscribed was uncovered. In 1974 a group of some 42 large clay tablets was uncovered. These tablets date to around 2300 BC. In 1975 a much larger collection of some 15,000 tablets was discovered, written in Eblaite, an North West semitic dialect, which is similar to Hebrew and Canaanite languages. The tablets have revealed a lot of detail about the prosperous trading city of Ebla and its place in the region. Trade went on in timber, textiles, grain, metals and marble. It appears that the city began around 3500 BC and at its most prosperous time may have reached a population of around 260,000. , and been a threat to commercial interests as far away as Egypt and Mesopotamia.
What city did hernan Cortes build over tenochititlan?
Hernan Cortes built the city of Mexico City over the ruins of Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire. He destroyed much of the original city during the Spanish conquest in the early 16th century and began rebuilding it in 1521.
Where is Cleopatras tomb now?
No one knows where Cleopatra's tomb is now. They are supposed to be looking for it in two likely places, but with all the turmoil in Egypt, much of the archaeological work has been suspended.No one knows where Cleopatra's tomb is now. They are supposed to be looking for it in two likely places, but with all the turmoil in Egypt, much of the archaeological work has been suspended.No one knows where Cleopatra's tomb is now. They are supposed to be looking for it in two likely places, but with all the turmoil in Egypt, much of the archaeological work has been suspended.No one knows where Cleopatra's tomb is now. They are supposed to be looking for it in two likely places, but with all the turmoil in Egypt, much of the archaeological work has been suspended.No one knows where Cleopatra's tomb is now. They are supposed to be looking for it in two likely places, but with all the turmoil in Egypt, much of the archaeological work has been suspended.No one knows where Cleopatra's tomb is now. They are supposed to be looking for it in two likely places, but with all the turmoil in Egypt, much of the archaeological work has been suspended.No one knows where Cleopatra's tomb is now. They are supposed to be looking for it in two likely places, but with all the turmoil in Egypt, much of the archaeological work has been suspended.No one knows where Cleopatra's tomb is now. They are supposed to be looking for it in two likely places, but with all the turmoil in Egypt, much of the archaeological work has been suspended.No one knows where Cleopatra's tomb is now. They are supposed to be looking for it in two likely places, but with all the turmoil in Egypt, much of the archaeological work has been suspended.
Why do archaeologists today find evidence of the ancient Aztec capital right in the center of Mexico City?
The ancient Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan was located on an island in Lake Texcoco, where modern-day Mexico City now stands. When the Spanish conquistadors arrived in the 16th century, they destroyed much of the city and built Mexico City on top of the ruins, using the stones from the Aztec temples and buildings for their own construction. This is why archaeologists find evidence of the ancient Aztec capital in the center of Mexico City today.
How did archeologists find the cave paintings in the Sahara Desert?
they were lucky. I read an article in one of my journals. What I am going to do for this answer is; superstock.com/stockphotography/cave/printings. I will be back to this one because I was interested that the Saharan climate used to be much different.
How much of Pompeii has been uncovrerd?
It has almost all been uncovered now. They are now uncovering the neighbouring town of Herculaneum as it was also covered in the 79 CE eruption.
How much of Pompeii did Giuseppe Fiorelli uncover?
It's not a case of how much he uncovered, it's more the techniques that he used that made him the best Archaeologist to direct the digs in Pompeii.
Was the entire city of Pompeii buried under ash and pumice in A.D 79?
Yes, the entire city of Pompeii was buried under the debris from the volcano, as well as much of the surrounding area.Yes, the entire city of Pompeii was buried under the debris from the volcano, as well as much of the surrounding area.Yes, the entire city of Pompeii was buried under the debris from the volcano, as well as much of the surrounding area.Yes, the entire city of Pompeii was buried under the debris from the volcano, as well as much of the surrounding area.Yes, the entire city of Pompeii was buried under the debris from the volcano, as well as much of the surrounding area.Yes, the entire city of Pompeii was buried under the debris from the volcano, as well as much of the surrounding area.Yes, the entire city of Pompeii was buried under the debris from the volcano, as well as much of the surrounding area.Yes, the entire city of Pompeii was buried under the debris from the volcano, as well as much of the surrounding area.Yes, the entire city of Pompeii was buried under the debris from the volcano, as well as much of the surrounding area.
How much of Pompeii has been unearthed so far?
They have excavated about 3/4 of the city.They have excavated about 3/4 of the city.They have excavated about 3/4 of the city.They have excavated about 3/4 of the city.They have excavated about 3/4 of the city.They have excavated about 3/4 of the city.They have excavated about 3/4 of the city.They have excavated about 3/4 of the city.They have excavated about 3/4 of the city.
How were so many artifacts from pompeii preserved for so many years?
when Mount Vesuvius erupted cataclysmically in summer of A.D. 79, The nearby roman town of pompeii was buried under several feet of ashes and rocks.The ruined city remained frozen in time until it was discovered by surveying engineer in 1748
Why have ruins of Pompeii been so well preserved?
The Roman city of Pompeii was situated on the western coast of the Italian peninsula, south of Rome. It was a prosperous city in the Roman empire. In 79 AD CE, Pompeii was the victim of an eruption of the nearby volcano of Mt. Vesuvius. The lava and ashes of this volcano destroyed the people of Pompeii but not the structures and art of the city. These same ashes and solidified lava preserved much of this city and smaller nearby ones. This preservation has given archaeologists a very clear picture of what life was like in this city.
Why have ruins of Pompeii been well preserved?
The Roman city of Pompeii was situated on the western coast of the Italian peninsula, south of Rome. It was a prosperous city in the Roman Empire. In 79 AD CE, Pompeii was the victim of an eruption of the nearby volcano of Mt. Vesuvius. The lava and ashes of this volcano destroyed the people of Pompeii but not the structures and art of the city. These same ashes and solidified lava preserved much of this city and smaller nearby ones. This preservation has given archaeologists a very clear picture of what life was like in this city.
How was the climate like in the city of Pompeii?
Pretty much the same as modern day Naples.
Is there a volcano in Pompeii?
Yes Mount Vesuvius is an active volcano. (Pompeii is the Roman town that lies in it's shadow)
What two scholars made new remarkable discoveries at the ruins of Pompeii in the early eighties?
Beginning in 1981, Michael Sheridan from Arizona State University reamed up with Franco Barberi. These two men headed a team of experts that uncovered much more about the fates of Pompeii and its small neighboring town of Herculaneum.
How much of Pompeii still lies buried today from other people?
Pompey has been fully excavated.
How much money did Pompeii gross worldwide?
Pompeii grossed $101,769,033 worldwide.
