In 1922, Howard Carter discovered King Tut's tomb in Egypt, revealing treasures that had been untouched for over 3,000 years.
Archaeologists unearthed the ancient city of Pompeii in the 18th century, frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
The Rosetta Stone, found in 1799, unlocked the secrets of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, allowing scholars to decipher the language.
The Dead Sea Scrolls, discovered in the mid-20th century, provided invaluable insights into ancient Jewish texts and religious practices.
The Terracotta Army, uncovered in China in 1974, consists of thousands of life-sized clay soldiers buried with Emperor Qin Shi Huang.
The discovery of the sunken Titanic in 1985 captivated the world, shedding new light on the tragic events of its maiden voyage.