Archaeology
Welcome to the Archaeology News section, your source for the latest discoveries and research from the ancient world. Here, we explore the groundbreaking work of archaeologists as they unearth the remnants of lost civilizations, revealing the stories that have shaped human history.
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Spectacular bronze statues found at San Casciano dei Bagni hot springs
Archaeologists have made further discoveries at the San Casciano dei Bagni hot springs in Tuscany, Italy.
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Large subterranean cisterns among new discoveries at Darazya
Archaeologists excavating at Darazya in the Mareotis region of Egypt have discovered two large subterranean cisterns.
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Unknown language found on mysterious stone tablet
An inscribed tablet with an unknown language has been discovered at Bashplemi lake in Georgia’s manisi Municipality.
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Iron Age weapons sacrifice found in Denmark
Archaeologists have discovered a large arsenal of Iron Age weaponry during excavations for the expansion of the E45 motorway near Hedensted, Denmark.
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Archaeologists find a vaulted structure beneath earthquake rubble
Archaeologists are conducting a rescue excavation following the discovery of a vaulted structure in Antakya, Türkiye.
Large deposits of amphorae found at Agios Georgios
An international team of archaeologists have concluded this season’s program of excavations and surveys at Agios Georgios and Yeronisos Island in the Paphos District of Cyprus.
Study uncovers the secrets of the Nebra Sky Disk
A new study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, has revealed new insights into the sophisticated techniques used to craft the Nebra Sky Disk.
Roman villa discovered in Wiltshire’s Chalke Valley
Archaeologists have discovered a high status Roman villa in the Chalke Valley, located in Wiltshire, England.
Significant archaeological discoveries unearthed in the Olomouc Region
Archaeologists from the Olomouc Archaeological Centre have made several significant discoveries at Dluhonice, located in the Olomouc region of Czechia.
Unique Ubaid figurine uncovered at the Bahra 1 prehistoric site
Archaeologists from the Kuwaiti-Polish Archaeological Mission (KPAM) have uncovered an Ubaid figurine at the Bahra 1 archaeological site, located in the Subiya region on the coast of Kuwait Bay.
Pre-Hispanic port found beneath Mexico City
Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have uncovered a pre-Hispanic port beneath Chapultepec Avenue in Mexico City.
Ritually bent Bronze Age sword discovered in the Værebro Ådal
A metal detectorist recently discovered a bent Bronze Age sword in the Værebro Ådal conservation area in Egedal Municipality, west of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Archaeologists identify a technological milestone in human evolution
Archaeologists have identified a major technological milestone in Europe’s history of toolmaking through a study of the Barranc de la Boella site in Catalonia, Spain.
Oldest firearm within the continental USA discovered in Arizona
Archaeologists have discovered a Bronze cannon or wall gun that has been associated with the Vázquez de Coronado expedition, making it the oldest firearm within the continental USA.
“First of its kind” Viking discovery in the Netherlands
Archaeologists have announced the discovery of a “first of its kind” fragment from a Viking sword near the village of Witmarsum in the northern Netherlands.
Archaeologists discover a Ptolemaic temple pylon in Sohag
A Joint Egyptian-German mission has discovered a Ptolemaic temple pylon on the western side of the main temple at Athribis, located in Sohag, Egypt.
Archaeologists uncover an early Christian basilica in Aquileia
Archaeologists from the Austrian Archaeological Institute of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) have uncovered an early Christian basilica in the Roman city of Aquileia.
Extensive Jewish quarter uncovered at Phanagoria
Archaeologists excavating at Phanagoria have uncovered an extensive Jewish quarter following the 2023 discovery of an ancient synagogue.
Archaeologists find traces of Roman aquaduct that supplied water to Durnovaria
Archaeologists from Bournemouth University have uncovered traces of the Dorchester aqueduct, one of the longest Roman watercourses in Britain that supplied water to Durnovaria (Roman Dorchester).
Rare formations of cave pearls found in the Ain Joweizeh spring system
Archaeologists from the Institute of Archaeology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have uncovered formations of cave pearls during a study of the Ain Joweizeh spring system near Jerusalem.