by Cabinet of Curiosities | Feb 11, 2014 | Archeology, Blog
A rare fossil of a rhinoceros that roamed what is now Turkey reveals the tale of a sudden violent death—by volcano, 9.2 million years ago. The ancient rhino’s skull and jaw have a rough surface and brittle teeth. Paleontologist Pierre-Olivier Antoine of the...
by Cabinet of Curiosities | Jan 11, 2014 | Archeology, Blog
The world’s oldest known mattress unearthed in South Africa. The mattress—which consists of layers of reeds and rushes—was discovered at the bottom of a pile of bedding made from compacted grasses and leafy plants. The bedding had accumulated at the Sibudu Cave...
by Cabinet of Curiosities | Jan 10, 2014 | Archeology, Blog
This stone mask from the pre-ceramic neolithic period dates to 7000 BC and is probably the oldest mask in the world. Reminds me a little of this guy…