Inlaid Gold Patterns Found on 1,100-Year-Old Japanese Spear from Sacred Island Stun Experts Among 80,000 artifacts from the sacred Japanese island of Okinoshima, Japanese researchers discovered an intricately decorated spear that has left experts in awe. The spear, dating back 1,100 years, is adorned with stunning inlaid gold patterns that showcase the exceptional craftsmanship of […]
500-year-old ‘trash’ found in cave may be artifacts from fertility rituals
500-year-old ‘trash’ found in cave may be artifacts from fertility rituals In a cave that hardly a soul had entered in 500 years, two cave dwellers stumbled upon what appeared to be mere trash at first glance. However, upon closer inspection, these seemingly discarded items may actually hold the key to unraveling ancient fertility rituals. […]