Sheep with deformed horns are among the more mysterious animal remains discovered at an ancient Egyptian burial site dating back to around 3700 BC. They also represent the oldest physical evidence ...

Several early depictions of sheep or rams stand out from ancient history. For example, the temple at Abydos features “a ram modelled as a clay applique affixed to a tall ceramic jar stand.” ...

Many Roman statues appear starkly white today. Yet in antiquity, these sculptures were adorned with bright paints and intricate patterns, bringing them vividly to life. Ancient Rome maintains a ...

It's sheep! A flock of sheep munch on the grass ... Pompeii was a part of the ancient Roman Empire, which spanned across large amounts of Western Europe and North Africa. It's centre was in ...

In a rare discovery, archaeologists have discovered strangely deformed sheep skulls in Hierakonpolis, Upper Egypt, dating to around 3,700 BC. Researchers note that this is one of the oldest and ...

Archaeologists have uncovered strangely deformed sheep skulls at an ancient Egyptian burial site, representing the oldest known example of humans modifying livestock horns. Researchers also found ...

Researchers also found the remains of at least six large, castrated male sheep at the mortuary complex in Hierakonpolis, Upper Egypt, dating to about 3,700 BC. The ancient sheep whose remains were ...

Rome is a city where modern life and ancient ruins coexist. However many tourists are surprised to discover that a sizable chunk of ancient Rome is buried beneath the present city, often up to 10 ...