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The first question relates to today, 27 September, while the remainder are not date-related but follow on from the first.
One
On 27 September 1822, the Rosetta Stone was decoded 23 years after its discovery in a river delta by an army officer. In what river delta was it found; and in what country’s army was the finder an officer?
Two
In 2026, in a new major archaeological project woolly rhinoceros bones were found in a cave under a castle. Is that castle in …
- Coastal South Wales, United Kingdom
- Inland river valley, central Italy
- Alpine foothills, eastern Austria
Three
In 2023, archaeologists uncovered the submerged remnants of a Nabataean temple during an underwater survey of the ancient port of Puteoli. In what modern country is the ancient port of Puteoli, and what four-letter word describes the ethnic group of the Nabataean people?
Four
A Maya tomb discovered in 2025 may be 1,700 years old. It was found at the ancient city of Carocal. In what modern country is the site of this tomb?
Five
In 2026, archaeologists found a papyrus fragment from Homer’s Iliad inside …
- A harp’s frame
- A model wooden horse
- A mummy’s wrapping
Good luck! I’ll post the answers later.
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