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The field of archeology continues to amaze the world by unearthing relevant relics of the past. From fossils and artifacts from ancient civilizations to thousand-year-old recipes, archeologists continue to dig and scour the earth for knowledge buried by time and soil. According to experts at Sadigh Gallery, new artifacts and archeological findings help us understand the past better and give us a glimpse of how things were back then. And with more discoveries unearthed, the more knowledge we may acquire. Here are a couple of the biggest archeological findings of the decade. Image search: news.artnet.com Image search: news.artnet.com The Mona Lisa of all dinosaur fossils There have been countless remains of dinosaurs that have been uncovered in the past. But in 2011, archeologists were treated to a feast when they discovered an almost perfectly preserved 110 million year-old nodosaur specimen. It took about 7,000 hours to fully excavate the 18-ft long, 2,500 poun...

Ancient civilizations are proof of humanity’s capacity to change and evolve. In different parts of the world, these civilizations allowed culture, religion, science, and government to thrive. Sadigh Gallery in New York has an extensive display of ancient artifacts, artworks, and coins from different centuries and societies. Here's a list of some of the oldest civilizations. Image source: Telegraph.co.uk Image source: History.com Jiahu : Archeologists believed that the Jiahu civilization lived in present-day Henan in China from 7,000-5,700 BC. Even before the famous Chinese dynasties, the Jiahus were known for developing a writing system consisting of symbols. They also produced the earliest form of musical instrument and the oldest wine. Maya : The ancient Mayan civilization was located in what is now known as Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, and Honduras. During their time, the Mayans developed their own system of writing, religion, science, and a...