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Archaeology
Archaeologists Excavate 1,600-Year-Old Burial Containing Ornate Treasures
Archaeologists excavating a burial ground have discovered a grave containing ornate grave goods from the 5th century AD, a period of instability during the collapse of the Western Roman Empire.
Archaeology
Archaeologists Discover Ancient Settlements Associated With “Polish Pyramids”
Archaeologists conducting a detailed study of the area near the Kujawy megalithic tombs, dubbed the “Polish Pyramids”, have identified the associated settlements of the tomb builders.
Archaeology
Archaeologists Discover one of Poland’s Largest Megalithic Tomb Complexes
Archaeologists excavating in Poland have discovered a large megalithic complex, containing several dozen tombs dating from 5500 years ago.
Archaeology
Almost 600 Cats and Dogs Excavated in Ancient Pet Cemetery
Excavations of the early Roman port of Berenice in Egypt have unearthed the remains of nearly 600 cats and dogs from an ancient pet cemetery thought to be the earliest known yet discovered dating from 2000 years ago.
Archaeology
Archaeologists Reveal Roman Ceremonial Chariot
Archaeologists from the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, and the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Torre Annunziata have announced the discovery of an intact Roman Ceremonial Chariot excavated near the Roman city of Pompeii.
Archaeology
Complete Bronze Age Spearhead Discovered by Metal Detectorist
A complete Bronze Age spearhead has been discovered by a metal detectorist on the island of Jersey.
Ancient Ruins
Study Reveals Roman Port at Ancient Altinum
A study by the Ca 'Foscari University of Venice has discovered the remains of a Roman port at the ancient city of Altinum in Italy.
Ancient Ruins
Archaeologists Discover Ornate Roman Domūs in Central Nîmes
Archaeologists conducting excavations in the French city of Nîmes have discovered the remains of two high status Roman domus (houses).
Archaeology
Kangaroo Painting Thought to be 17,300 Years Old
A two-metre-long painting of a kangaroo in Western Australia's Kimberley region has been identified as Australia's oldest intact rock painting.
Archaeology
Viking Treasure Hoard Discovered on Isle of Man
A retired police officer has discovered a 1,000-year-old Viking treasure hoard on the Isle of Man
Archaeology
Archaeologists Excavate Burial Mound Containing Scythian Grave Goods
Archaeologists from the Don State Technical University, and the Southern Scientific Centre of the Russian Academy of Science have excavated a burial mound containing Scythian Grave Goods.
Archaeology
Changing Livestock in Ancient Europe Reflect Political Shifts
In ancient European settlements, livestock use was likely primarily determined by political structure and market demands, according to a study published by Ariadna Nieto-Espinet and colleagues of the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Barcelona.
