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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Viking Age discoveries found frozen in ice
In 2011, archaeologists from Secrets of the Ice, a glacier archaeology program, uncovered the remains of a Viking Age packhorse net on a remote Norwegian mountain.
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Elite Roman tomb discovery in ancient Sillyon
Archaeologists from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s Heritage for the Future Project have discovered an elite Roman tomb during excavations of ancient Sillyon.
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Lost treasures from Emperor’s tomb recovered
For the first time since 1872, rare funerary objects believed to have come from the Daisenryo Kofun have been recovered.
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Submerged thermal baths found in Gulf of Naples
Archaeologists have discovered a preserved Roman bathhouse in the partially submerged ruins of Baiae on the northwest shore of the Gulf of Naples.
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Viking-Age hoard reveals trade between England and the Islamic World
A Viking-Age silver hoard unearthed in Bedale, North Yorkshire, is providing new insights into wealth and trading links between England and the Islamic World.
Ancient bipyramidal ingots found submerged in Sava River
A large cache of bipyramidal ingots has been discovered in the Sava River in the Posavina Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Rare Migration Period brooch unearthed in Lapland
A rare Migration Period brooch has been discovered in Kemi, Lapland.
Unparalleled Bronze Age discovery
Detectorists from the Kociewskie Poszukiwacze Association have discovered a perfectly preserved Bronze Age bracelet, described by experts as unparalleled.
British Bronze Age sickle unearthed in Lower Seine Valley
Archaeologists from the National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP) have announced the discovery of a Bronze Age sickle in France’s Lower Seine Valley.
Thracian warrior tomb discovered in Bulgaria
A Thracian warrior tomb has been discovered in Bulgaria’s Topolovgrad region, which archaeologists have described as the country’s richest example from the Hellenistic-era.
Ceremonial club heads among new discoveries in lost Chachapoyas city
Archaeologists have discovered two ceremonial club heads and approximately 200 pre-Hispanic structures belonging to the ancient Chachapoyas culture during a study in the La Jalca district, located in Chachapoyas province, Amazonas.
Neanderthal “workshop” unearthed in Mazovia
A team of archaeologists from the State Archaeological Museum in Warsaw, the University of Warsaw, and the University of Wrocław, have unearthed an ancient Neanderthal workshop in Mazovia, Poland.
Hindu idols and Shiva Lingams found in submerged structure
A collection of ancient Hindu idols and Shiva Lingams were unearthed during restoration works of a sacred spring in the Karkoot Nag area of Aishmuqam, South Kashmir.
Hidden legacy: 90% of Palenque yet to be explored
According to Mexico’s Ministry of Tourism, more than 90% of the Maya city-state of Palenque is yet to be explored by archaeologists.
Sacrificial pits reveal mysterious Neolithic practices
Archaeologists have uncovered 5,000-year-old sacrificial pits near Gerstewitz in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, revealing a haunting glimpse into ancient ritual practices.
Excavation begins in Poland for alleged Nazi gold Hoard
Following an application made to the Municipal Office in Walbrzych, a group of researchers have been granted permission to excavate a suspected WWII German bunker, rumoured to contain a hidden trove of Nazi gold and looted art.
Bronze Age treasures found in high status tomb
A team of archaeologists excavating in the Tepe Chalow area of northeastern Iran have discovered a Bronze Age tomb containing 34 ornately crafted grave goods.
Unprecedented 3D polychrome mural discovery
An ancient 3D polychrome mural dating back 3,000 to 4,000 years has been discovered at the Huaca Yolanda archaeological site in the La Libertad region of Peru.
Archaeologists find an ancient blade workshop in Southern Israel
Recent excavations near Kiryat Gat have revealed a 5,500-year-old blade workshop dating from the Early Bronze Age.
1,400-year-old bronze cauldron discovery
Archaeologists have discovered a 1,400-year-old bronze cauldron during excavations in the ancient city of Pergamon, located northwest of the modern city of Bergama, Turkey.