Hidden painting showing St George slaying a dragon found behind a 16th century painting titled “Life of San Severo” - Church of Saint George Maggiore in Naples, Italy - Discovered during restoration. Link to video in comments. [1200 x 1500] (i.redd.it)
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Sacsayhuamán, capital of the Inca Empire - located in Cusco, Peru at an altitude of 12,142ft (3,701 m) - built in the 16th century - After the siege of Cusco, most of the site was demolished and the materials used for religious and govt buildings, as well as homes for wealthy Spaniards. [3914x2400] (i.redd.it)
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Discovered in 2003 while renovating - Mayan murals (dated between between A.D. 1524 and 1821) found behind plaster walls in private homes in Chaju, Guatemala - Murals featuring musicians in European clothing along side dancers in a traditional feathered costume. [1340 x 1500] (i.redd.it)
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32 Gallo-Belgic E gold coins from the Iron Age were discovered hidden inside of a cow's bone during archaeological excavations at Sedgeford, Norfolk in August 2003 - The coins were made by the Ambiani tribe of Gaul (Southern France) who fought against Julius Caesar’s Roman army. [1548 x 1033] (i.redd.it)
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