18,000 inscribed sherds documents life in Ancient Egyptian city of Athribis
Egyptologists excavating in the Ancient Egyptian city of Athribis, nearly 200 kilometres north of Luxor have recovered over 18,000 inscribed sherds known as ostraca.
Archaeologists find ancient 2000-year-old Buddhist temple
Archaeologists have found one of the oldest known Buddhist temples in the city of Barikot, in the Swat region of Pakistan.
Researchers discover locations of ancient Maya sacred groves of cacao trees
For as much as modern society worships chocolate, cacao — the plant chocolate comes from — was believed to be even more divine to ancient Mayas. The Maya considered cacao beans to be a gift from the gods and even used them as currency because of their value.
Evidence of 3600 + year old settlement uncovered in Eastern Arabian Peninsula
The outline of an ancient settlement from over 3600 years ago has been discovered by the United State Agency for Aid and International Development whilst searching for underground water sources on the Eastern Arabian Peninsula.
Shema Yisrael pendants from victims found at Nazi extermination camp
Archaeologists have uncovered Shema Yisrael pendants in the areas where victims were forced to undress, before being exterminated in the gas chambers at the Sobibor extermination camp in Poland.
Hunter-gatherer camp proves ancient inhabitants thrived at end of last Ice Age
Archaeologists studying the Israeli site of Ohalo II, a previously submerged fisher-hunter-gatherer camp on the shores of the Sea of Galilee from 23,500-22,500 years ago, suggest that the ancient inhabitants thrived at the end of the last Ice Age.
Ancient art depicts early camel hybrids
Archaeologists restoring an ancient temple in Iraq that was damaged by Daesh have identified evidence of early hybrids of dromedary and Bactrian camels in its artwork.
Archaeologists recover the coyote-man of Tacámbaro
Archaeologists from the Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (INAH) have recovered an important sculpture from the Tarascan culture for the INAH Michoacán Centre.
Evidence of skilled craft working during Roman period in Cambridgeshire
Archaeologists from MOLA have been investigating a collection of archaeological finds from the Roman period in Cambridgeshire, England, suggesting that the area was a centre for skilled craft workers.
Research reveals new insights into ancient mound complex of Poverty Point
A joint project by the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) and the Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) has revealed new insights into the ancient ceremonial mound and ridge complex of Poverty Point, located on the Bayou Macon in present-day Louisiana in the United States.
Roman amphitheatre unearthed in Switzerland
Archaeologists from Aargau Cantonal Archaeology have announced the discovery of a Roman amphitheatre in Kaiseraugst, located in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland, formerly the Roman town of Augusta Raurica.
Tracing the origins of plants in West African cuisine
West African cuisine has long been known for its distinct ingredients and flavours, often enhanced by the addition of a large and diverse range of plant foods.
Satellite imagery reveals new insights into the Kofun keyhole burial mounds
Researchers from the Politecnico di Milano have analysed the Japanese Kofun keyhole burial mounds, revealing new insights into the orientation of the monuments.
Archaeologists identify the oldest example of drinking straws
An analysis of long ‘sceptres’ from a burial mound near Maikop in the Caucuses has been revealed to be the oldest example of drinking straws.
Archaeologists uncover ancient gold coin hoard
An Iron Age hoard of gold coins has been uncovered near the village of Baitz, in the Potsdam-Mittelmark district of Germany.
