Archaeologists explore wreck site of revolutionary war gunboat
Archaeologists from the Centre for Maritime Archaeology and Conservation (CMAC) at Texas A&M University have carried out a study of the wreck site of the Philadelphia, a Revolutionary War gunboat.
2,000-year-old Roman bridge found in Aegerten
Archaeologists from the Archaeological Service of the Canton of Bern have uncovered the remains of a 2,000-year-old Roman bridge during excavations near the River Zihl in Aegerten, Switzerland.
Detectorist discovers perfectly preserved posnet
Malcolm Weale, a metal detectorist and self-described history detective, has discovered a perfectly preserved posnet during a survey near Thetford, England.
Time capsule of prehistoric treasures discovered in Swedish bog
Archaeologists from Arkeologerna, part of the State Historical Museums (SHM), have discovered a time capsule of prehistoric treasures in a bog outside Järna in Gerstaberg.
Evidence indicates that early humans braved Britain’s Ice Age
Archaeologists from the University of Cambridge have uncovered evidence that early humans not only lived in Britain more than 700,000 years ago, but braved Britain’s Ice Age 440,000 years ago.
Rare ceramic discovery from time of the Castilian conquest
Archaeologists have unearthed a rare intact vessel from the time of the Castilian conquest during excavations in Tijarafe, located in the northwest of La Palma.
Conjoined toad figurine among new discoveries at Vichama
Vichama is a 3,800-year-old agricultural and fishing settlement in the Végueta district of Huaura, Peru.
“House of the Dead” unearthed at Çatalhöyük
Çatalhöyük is an ancient proto city from the Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods, located on the edge of the Konya Plain near the present-day city of Konya in Turkey.
Warrior vessel discovered in ancient solar observatory
Archaeologists have discovered a sculptural vessel depicting warriors in combat at the ancient Chankillo Archaeoastronomical Complex.
Ancient Indian coins unearthed near Suzdal sheds light on early trade links
Archaeologists working in Russia’s Vladimir region have made a remarkable discovery that could reshape our understanding of early medieval trade networks.
Funnel axe discovery could have origins in outer space
A rare funnel-shaped axe discovered in Borneo could have origins in outer space according to experts.
Largest Bronze Age hoard in Upper Lusatia unearthed in Saxony
Archaeologists in eastern Germany have uncovered the largest Bronze Age hoard ever found in Upper Lusatia and the second largest in all of Saxony.
Mausoleum discovery is inspired by tomb of Augustus
Excavations at Saint-Romain-en-Gal near Lyon have revealed a mausoleum inspired by the monumental tomb of Augustus in Rome.
Stele discovered with a carved eagle and Greek inscription
Archaeologists have unearthed a heavy black basalt stele in Manbij, a town east of Aleppo, Syria.
Mysterious cave monument discovered in Thai forest sanctuary
A routine patrol by forest rangers has led to the discovery of a mysterious cave monument near the Khwae Noi River in the Khao Noi Khao Pradu Wildlife Sanctuary.
