8 Surprisingly Large Recent Ancient Discoveries

Tall Hospital Guard
Archaeologists were ecstatic when they discovered an unexpected treasure in Cambodia's famous Angkor Archaeological Park.
Desert Wine Press in Israel
The Israeli Negev Desert may seem like an arid, dry area but irrigation systems have been around since people first settled into the area and it has since been a site of agricultural activity that even thrives and prospers.
Ramus II Statue
In Cairo, Archaeologists were working under some difficult conditions when they finally discovered an important find submerged in mud. It was an ancient statue of Ramus II.
Lost Civilization in Hondurian Forest
The City of the Monkey God almost became a myth as researchers, explorers and archaeologists tried time and again to explore the remote Hondurian Forest in search of the storied "White City" until now.
Treasure on Sunken Spanish Galleon
Imagine an entire Spanish ship being missing for more than 300 years ago after it was sunk by the British. Well that ship has finally been discovered off the Columbian cost and it's been named the San Jose galleon!
Egyptian Gymnasium
It's no secret that the Egyptians were way ahead of their time when it came to athletics and it turns out they even had gymnasiums.
Ancient Muslim City in Africa
Archaeologists discovered a mosque built in the 12-century in Harlaa as well as Islamic burials and headstones.
Prehistoric Burrows in South America
If you've been to the rock faces in South America you may be perplexed as to what exactly you're looking at.