9 Most Expensive Ancient Artifacts Ever Found!

Check out the most expensive artifacts ever found! From mysterious ancient discoveries to valuable lost treasures, this top 10 list of ancient artifacts is amazing!

Over time the denizens of our planet have helped make sure that those who are gone are not truly lost, and certain treasures are not lost either. Join us as we reveal some of the most priceless ancient artifacts ever found.

1. Pharaoh Sculpture

Egypt is a land of much history, and many wonders that baffle people to this day (seriously, how did they make those pyramids?). And while there is another Egyptian treasure on this list, we thought it would be poetic to show off a mysterious treasure. Mainly, the sculpture of an Egyptian Pharaoh.

2. Rosetta Stone

Sticking with Egypt, we go from the head of a pharaoh to a piece of rock that arguably changed how we looked at their culture. You see, the Rosetta Stone is famous because it allowed non-Egyptian people to read the hieroglyphs that were within the pyramids and temples in the land. You see, this stone had three different languages written on it.

3. Koh-i-Noor Diamond

Diamonds are forever, right? Well...they’re also really, REALLY valuable, and for good reason. What’s more, the bigger the diamond, the more the value.

4. Egyptian Paint

Ok, we know, paint doesn’t SOUND priceless, so why is it on this list? Well, as in many things, you don’t judge a book by its cover. This palette is thousands of years old, and yet, the paint that’s within the palette is still visible.

5. Imperial Regalia of the Holy Roman Empire

There are certain items that are worth a lot separately, but when you have a complete set? That can make it priceless. Such is the Imperial Regalia of the Holy Roman Empire.

6. Priam’s Treasure

Another collection of items, Priam’s Treasure holds a high honor because of its history both as an item, and its connection to World War II.

And to this day, the legendary city of Troy has not been found. We’re just saying.

7. Ashikaga shogunate Armor

Japan is a land that prides itself on its history, and with good reason. Long before they were a technological powerhouse, they were a land of samurai and emperors.

8. Ostrich Egg Map

No, we’re not joking you. Someone literally took an ostrich egg and decided to carve a map of the world on it. Or, at least the world they knew existed. This egg was discovered in Florence, Italy, which has made many wonder who made it, and why they went to such lengths to craft it.

9. Lost and Destroyed Artifacts

There’s always a dark side when it comes to trying to find artifacts. Mainly, some people don’t care about them, or attempts to preserve history are met with skepticism (see: The Monuments Men), and thus are considered low priority, or, in the worst cases, outright destroyed.

your video cuts off too soon, right in the middle of a word.

[LoPuedesCreer]

I wish I could find something like this someday

[explainedplanet]

Why doesn't this have more views?

[stijn]

One of your better videos, keep it up!

[ashleyblack]

How do you rule from 1390 to 1350? Am I missing something or are you counting backwards?

[itsmecelinau]

Soooo How Much is Each Item?? Lol i think you missed to inform in the main part!?!?

[telvinjones]

When a ancient artifact is taken from its place of rest is stealing. Because all artifacts are not laid to rest ment to be found. Then placed in a museum.

[ZeroHero]

I've seen the rosetta stone in real life it was much bigger than I thought!

[jimflagg]

Things gain value when they are not made anymore. This is why art becomes more valuable after the artist dies. When the culture dies then it gains more value. The most valuable things are usually knowledge until it is know. I think that is true irony.

[hedf]

There were and are no hierarchlifs in the pyramids

[jonathanguerra]

What the guy is saying sounds like it was translated from another language

[perunlowtuned]

'Samurai emperors'
@ 7:24?
No such a thing and never was.

[cikzcct]

There is no art on the walls of the pyramids.

[marcrigney]

there is no artwork inside the pyramids there not tombs

[ssherrierable]

Lots of priceless artifacts out there like the Dead Sea scrolls and the spear of destiny, don’t get me started on king tuts belongs and the arc of the covenant if Ron Wyatt has any truth about himself….

[perunlowtuned]

'It'd be "poetic" to start off with the mysterious one.'
Seriously? Poetic?
How so?!

[shahrokhjoudi]

Where they have been found? in egypt or french and english museum!!

[bopeep]

Hey! This quit right in the middle of the artifact that sounded the most interesting (at least to me). Some kind of ancient machine with gears. No pictures and the red line and the video ran out.

[anthonyalexzander]

Notice at 9:50 the skulls teeth are filed down to points, possible cannibal.

[athulg]

It’s kohinoor.. not koi-jn-or!! 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️