Tomb of Avar warrior found containing ornate treasures
Archaeologists from the Szent István Király Museum have unearthed an Avar warrior’s tomb near the border of Aba and Székesfehérvár in Hungary.
Bust of Ancient Egyptian goddess unearthed in Turkey
Excavations at Satala in Turkey’s Gümüşhane province have led to the discovery of a bronze bust depicting Isis, an Ancient Egyptian goddess whose worship spread throughout the Greco-Roman world.
Celtic skull trepanation tool discovered in Mazovia
Archaeologists have discovered a rare Celtic tool used for skull trepanation during excavations at the Łysa Góra site in Mazovia, Poland.
Traces of prehistoric tombs and settlements excavated on Northern Herm
Herm is one of the Channel Islands and part of the Parish of St Peter Port in the Bailiwick of Guernsey.
Rare silver-tipped stylus among new discoveries at the “Gates of Heaven”
Archaeologists from the Saxony-Anhalt State Office for Monument Preservation and Archaeology (LDA) have unearthed a rare silver-tipped stylus during excavations at the Himmelpforte Monastery, otherwise known as the “Gates of Heaven”.
Epigraphists identify Ix Ch’ak Ch’een – the woman who ruled Cobá
Archaeologists and epigraphists have identified Ix Ch’ak Ch’een as a ruler of the ancient Maya city of Cobá during the 6th century AD.
New study shifts the dating of major Bronze Age events
A new study published in the journal PLOS ONE presents new evidence that the volcanic eruption of Minoan Thera (modern-day Santorini) occurred before the reign of Pharaoh Ahmose I, overturning long-held views of Bronze Age chronology.
Archaeologists uncover 5,500-year-old monumental landscape in Jordan
Archaeologists from the University of Copenhagen have uncovered a large 5,500-year-old monumental landscape at Murayghat in the rocky hills of central Jordan.
Major discoveries at Bremenium Roman Fort
Located in Northumberland, England, Bremenium was constructed around AD 80 to defend an extension of Dere Street, a Roman road running from York to Corbridge north of Hadrian's Wall.
Roman fort found on occupied Kerch Peninsula
Archaeologists from the South Bosporus Expedition have found a Roman fort during excavations on the occupied Kerch Peninsula, Crimea.
1,500-year-old mosaic uncovered during Urfa Citadel excavations
Archaeologists have uncovered a 1,500-year-old mosaic during excavations of the Urfa Citadel in the provincial capital of Şanlıurfa, Turkey.
Discovery sheds light on the origins of Roman monumental architecture
Excavations by archaeologists from the University of Missouri have uncovered a massive stone-lined water basin in the Roman city of Gabii, just 11 miles east of Rome.
Archaeologists uncover a circular stone structure in Bavaria
Archaeologists from the Bavarian State Office for Monument Preservation (BLfD) have uncovered a monumental circular structure during construction works for a stormwater retention basin in the municipality of Nassenfels, Germany.
Lost city discovered on Guerrero’s Costa Chica
Archaeologists from Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have discovered a well-preserved ancient city on Guerrero’s Costa Chica, a discovery that could redefine the region’s ancient cultural landscape.
Roman silver treasure unearthed near Borsum
A Roman hoard containing 450 silver coins, several silver bars, a gold ring, and a gold coin, has been unearthed near the village of Borsum in the Hildesheim district, Germany.
