10 Incredible Archaeological Finds You May Not Have Known About

June 16th, 2015

Let’s be honest: which kid didn’t want to be Indiana Jones when they were growing up? The Indiana Jones movies sure made archeology look like one of the most exciting professions imaginable. And who doesn’t want excitement, right?

Unfortunately, the reality of the matter is that archeology itself is a very hard degree to obtain, and it isn’t as exciting as we were led to believe.

That’s not to say it’s downright boring! Every once in a while, a discovery is made in the field of archaeology that is groundbreaking and incredibly fascinating. The following finds in archaeology may be lesser known than the Ark of the Covenant, but they’re still super cool and also not filled with ancient spirits that will melt your face off.

1. L’Anse aux Meadows:

Many believe that it was Columbus who discovered the New World, but this settlement in Newfoundland proves that the Vikings were the first to settle in North America. The site was built 1,000 years ago, and was able to support 30 to 160 Vikings.

L'Anse aux Meadows: Many believe that it was Columbus who discovered the New World, but this settlement in Newfoundland proves that the Vikings were the first to settle in North America. The site was built 1,000 years ago, and was able to support 30 to 160 Vikings.