The History Files

historyfiles.bsky.social

19 October 2026 23:40

Urum: occupation dates from the mid-5000s BC, during the #Ubaid period, and continues into the early 1000s BC with 'Mound B' being abandoned at the end of the Ubaid. www.historyfiles.co.uk/KingListsMid... #history #historyfiles #Sumer #Sumerians #Mesopotamia #Iraq #ancientneareast #NearEast #Urum

Antiquity Journal

antiquity.ac.uk

19 October 2026 23:40

NEW Discoveries at a Nubian royal temple complex indicate the Kingdom of Kush used the production of prestige goods to exercise its power, showing how Nubia had a unique identity distinct from neighbouring Egypt. 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy... 🏺 #Archaeology

Martin Rundkvist

mrundkvist.archaeo.social.ap.brid.gy

19 October 2026 23:40

Vs, Säby, Borgby Silver brooch with embossed gold-foil decoration and preserved textile Phase C1a of the Roman Period, AD 150-210 #archaeology

Matthias Hoernes

matthiashoernes.bsky.social

19 October 2026 23:40

I have been waiting a long time to see these guys. This famous krater depicts a scene in which an elderly fishmonger is slicing a tuna on a log while a customer holds out a coin.🏺 #AncientBlueSky #archaeology

Getty

gettymuseum.bsky.social

19 October 2026 23:40

From adorable to a little ferocious, animals take center stage in many mosaics at the Getty Villa. Here are some of our favs for #MosaicMonday! Featured artworks: - gty.art/103SYF - gty.art/3xOw01x - gty.art/pmfa400