Top 10 Greatest Archaeological Discoveries Ever

These shocking finds gave humanity a rare glimpse into the past. For this list, we’re looking at the most incredible discoveries archaeologists have ever made. Our countdown includes Tutankhamun’s Tomb, The Dead Sea Scrolls, Pompeii, and more! Let us know in the comments below which discovery you found the most interesting.

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[WatchMojo]

Let us know in the comments which discovery you found the most interesting, and what other lists you'd like to see on the channel!

[blackbartthepoet]

Imagine all of the things out there that we’ll never know existed

[yoitsrami]

Man, imagine being the guy who left to go get bread from a nearby city and comes back with his entire city under ash

[cggc]

Liked this just cuz of the og narrator

[greenlissy]

I've been to Pompeii, and the sensation of walking down a street, being able to place your feet into the grooves worn into the stone by chariot wheels... it's impossible to describe.

[chheinrich]

you forgot to mention why lucy was so important, its was the oldest fossil evidence of a human species that could walk upright

[lukewestwest]

IMAGINE throwing a rock and discovering the DEAD SEA SCROLLS on accident!! There are obviously some important discoveries in this video but The dead sea scrolls give a WHOLE new idea/view on modern religion. Amazing

[THISissockwormadness]

It’s incredible what we’ve found. Just imagine the things that have been lost over time. Truly amazing that so much incredible stuff has happened in the past.

[captainseamonkey]

Fun Fact: Many believe the reason Tutankhamen Tomb was undisturbed was that it was made for his Father Akhenaten (Amenhotep IV). There are many treasure recovered from the Tomb that show the worship of the Aten. Look at the Royal Thrown buried with Tutankhamen and you will see the Aten Cult on the Back Plate.

[vt]

What amazed me the most here is that the British Museum has finally a historical artifact that's not stolen.

[codesavvy]

What about Mohenjo-daro. If Richard III's grave can make the honorable mention, Mohenjo-daro is deserved to be on the list.

[EddiMoFetti]

Seems like king tuts tomb was just used for storage back then.

[gibraltarify]

Otzi was also known for proving body modifications have been around that long. He had tattoos and even ear gauges

[commanderbarbie]

You gotta wonder what they stole from the tomb if they left all that there.

[Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

All I know about Pompeii is that there was a man named Caecilius, his wife Metella, his son Quintus, their dog Cerberus, their servant Grumio, and that Caecilius est in horto...

[kieranstark]

Whether you love or hate WatchMojo (or even both), you gotta admit, that practically ANYONE can enjoy a list of greatest archaeological discoveries as something mandatory to lives.

[getfulness]

I’ve been to Pompeii and seen Tut’s treasures in Cairo’s museum. Pompeii is truly a sight to behold and highly recommended to anyone who’s able to visit Italy. As for Tut, well, let’s just say 16 year old me was ECSTATIC when I saw his treasures. We had just learned about him in my History class and I even did a speech on his statue of Anubis. Cairo also holds the fake Rosetta Stone, while the real one resides in the British Museum (I’ve seen both XD)

[speakerleora]

This is undoubtedly one of the best videos you've ever made. Fascinating, beautiful, and incredible in scope. There were a couple I'd never heard of. Thanks for doing a video that reminds us of the glories our world holds--and the importance of our stewardship of them.

[andydondy]

The terracotta warrior Tomb in xian dwarfs everything on the list. I been there its enormous and they haven't even finish excavating. Its a truly amazing site👀👀👀👀

[beigomaacademymathsclub]

I was just practising hieroglyphics and this video popped up.