Submerged cave remains point to an 8,000-year-old burial site
A newly discovered prehistoric skeleton found deep inside a flooded cave along Mexico’s Caribbean coast may mark a burial site at least 8,000 years old, according to underwater archaeologists working in the region.
Study reveals the truth behind the “Princess of Bagicz”
Archaeologists have confirmed that the remains of a woman known as the “Princess of Bagicz” date to around AD 120, resolving years of uncertainty surrounding one of Poland’s most remarkable ancient burials.
Colossal Mexica offering linked to Motecuhzoma Ilhuicamina uncovered at Templo Mayor
Archaeologists working with the Templo Mayor Project (PTM) have unveiled evidence of what may have been the largest ceremonial offering ever dedicated at the Mexica capital during the reign of Motecuhzoma Ilhuicamina.
Lost medieval stronghold discovered in Włodawa Forest
In the heart of the Włodawa Forests, amid an expansive forest-marsh complex, archaeologists are uncovering the secrets of a remarkable early medieval stronghold.
Traces of medieval ferry crossing identified near Rákóczifalva
Seven wooden piles, aligned in a deliberate row along the riverbank, have now been identified as the probable remains of a medieval ferry crossing, shedding new light on a transport network that operated for centuries.
New findings beneath the Brinkerhof quarter in Borken
Archaeologists have uncovered significant traces of Borken’s past during preliminary investigations at the planned site of a new health centre in the historic Brinkerhof quarter, Germany.
Tomb plate belonging to a centurion of the First Italic Legion discovered at Nove
Rescue excavations in the western necropolis of the Roman military camp at Nove, near Svishtov, have brought to light a fragment of a tomb plate belonging to a centurion of the First Italic Legion (Legio I Italica).
Rare Roman “pigs” found in Welsh farm
Two “exceptionally rare” Roman pig lead ingots dating back almost 2,000 years have been discovered on farmland in west Wales.
Archaeologists uncover ancient fishing gear in Siberia
Archaeologists in Krasnoyarsk have uncovered fishing equipment dating back as far as 10,500 years, shedding new light on the technological sophistication of early inhabitants of Yenisei Siberia.
Symbolic system had already emerged thousands of years before writing invention
A new scientific study is reshaping long-held assumptions about the origins of writing and symbolic communication.
Ancient mass graves indicates targetted violence towards women and children
A newly published study reports one of Europe’s largest known single-event prehistoric mass graves and concludes the victims were not killed indiscriminately.
Archaeologists make several monumental discoveries in the Chicama Valley
Peruvian archaeologists have announced a major discovery in the Chicama Valley: a previously undocumented Chimú geoglyph, a ceremonial temple, and an expansive agricultural complex spanning more than 100 hectares.
Elite tomb laden with gold funerary objects found at El Caño
An elite tomb laden with gold funerary objects has been discovered in the El Caño Archaeological Park in Coclé province, Panama.
Gold-enamelled artefacts uncovered at Ho Dynasty Citadel
Archaeologists have uncovered dozens of rare gold-enamelled terracotta artefacts at the Ho Dynasty Citadel World Heritage site, marking one of the most significant discoveries at the historic complex in recent years.
Lost medieval town discovered in West Pomerania
Archaeologists have confirmed the discovery of a long-forgotten medieval town hidden beneath woodland near the settlement of Zagrody, close to Sławoborze in Poland.
