10 most fascinating archaeological discoveries from around the world

A remarkable monolithic sandstone Shiva Linga, dating back to the 9th century, was unearthed at the Cham Temple Complex in Vietnam, offering proof of ancient Indian influence in Southeast Asia.

Archaeologists discovered a 2,400-year-old mosaic in Turkey, showing a skeleton and bearing the cheerful message: ¡°Be cheerful, enjoy your life¡±.

Skeletal remains from 800¨C1200 AD were found near Lima, Peru, with the body bound in rope and hands covering the face, sparking questions about burial rituals of that era.

A tiled floor from around 2600 BC was uncovered in Kalibangan, India. Found near the ancient Saraswati River, the design is still used in many Indian homes today.

In 2011, a miner in Canada stumbled upon a 110-million-year-old nodosaur fossil. Exceptionally preserved, it still had skin, armour plating, and some internal organs intact.

A 2,000-year-old Thracian chariot, along with horse skeletons, was discovered in Bulgaria in 2008. The find shed new light on ancient burial and transport customs.

A mummy dating from 900 to 1500 AD was found in the rainforest region of Chachapoyas, Peru. The preservation of this mummy is a key insight into the lost Amazonian civilisation.

An 18-tonne limestone statue of a Lamassu, a mythological creature from Assyrian culture, was discovered in Iraq. It dates back to the reign of King Sargon II (721¨C705 BC).