Ten Most Bizarre Discoveries in Archaeology

An ancient device resembling a complex clock, it is considered the world’s first analog computer, capable of tracking celestial events.

A 12,000-year-old site with massive stone pillars predating agriculture, challenging assumptions about early human society.

Mummies discovered with mouths wide open in apparent screams, leading to theories ranging from curses to asphyxiation.

A medieval manuscript written in an undeciphered script and filled with strange illustrations, its purpose remains unknown.

Clay jars with copper and iron components that may have been ancient batteries, used for purposes that remain speculative.

Hundreds of perfectly round stone spheres, some weighing tons, were found scattered across Costa Rica, with unclear origins or purpose.

This stele, inscribed in three scripts, unlocked the key to understanding ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.

A Stone Age site where human skulls were found mounted on stakes, baffling archaeologists about its ritualistic significance.

A modern hammer encased in a 400-million-year-old rock, leading to wild speculation about its origins and authenticity.

Viking-era swords made from pure steel that surpassed the technological capabilities of the time, suggesting advanced or foreign techniques.