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Fascinating Historical Artifacts That Will Transport You Thousands of Years Back in Time

Discover ancient artifacts that have withstood the test of time and have the power to transport you back to civilizations of the past. From the discovery of a cat buried alongside human remains dating back to 7500–7000 BC in Cyprus, to a Roman cavalry helmet from the 2nd or 3rd century AD, these unique historical treasures offer a glimpse into the lives and cultures of bygone eras. Join us on a journey through time as we explore the intriguing and sometimes bizarre relics of ancient civilizations.

1. In a tomb unearthed in Cyprus, the bones of a cat were found alongside human bones dating back to 7500–7000 BC. This discovery is the oldest known evidence of cats being domesticated.

2. A wooden hannya theater mask at the Tokyo National Museum. (Edo period, 1700s AD)

3. The Arezzo Chimera, a bronze sculpture made by the Etruscans in northern and central Italy in the 5th-4th century BC.

4. An medieval animal encyclopedia dating back to the 1260s called MS Harley 3244, containing the oldest recognizable image of a dragon.

5. The Barberini portrait of a Roman holding busts of his ancestors, one of the finest examples of ancient Roman portrait sculpture.

6. A stone resembling meat dating back to the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911). The stone is carved to resemble streaked jade resembling greasy pork marinated in soy sauce.

7. A horse armor from the Roman garrison in the ancient city of Dura-Europos, dating back to the 3rd century AD. This armor is one of the two known complete sets.

8. The first modern depiction of the tomb of Cyrus the Great (550–530 BC) by James Justinian Morier published in 1811 under the title The Tomb of Madre Suleiman.

9. A plaque commemorating the popes buried in St. Peter’s Basilica. The plaque lists the Latin names of the popes and the years they were buried.

10. An Assyrian clay tablet found at Kultepe, telling a conversation between an unnamed kingdom’s king and queen, and Ashur-taklaku who is accused of betraying the kingdom. The tablet dates back to the 19–18th centuries BC.

11. The group of Bhutanatha temples in Badami, Karnataka, India, east of Agastya lake, dating back to 7th-12th centuries AD.

12. A melted clock from Hiroshima during the bombing of the city on August 6, 1945.

13. The Mušḫuššu, a fierce monster from ancient Mesopotamian mythology with the body and neck of a snake, forelegs of a lion, and hind legs of a bird. Shown at the Ishtar Gate in the city of Babylon.

14. The Crosby Garrett Helmet, a Roman cavalry helmet made of a copper alloy dating back to the late 2nd century or early 3rd century AD.

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