Oldest known three-dimensional map discovered at the Ségognole 3 rock shelter
Archaeologists from the Mines Paris – PSL Centre of Geosciences, working in collaboration with experts from the University of Adelaide, have discovered what may be the world’s oldest three-dimensional map at the Ségognole 3 rock shelter.
Groundbreaking study finds hidden Inca tunnel network over a mile in length
Archaeologists have announced the discovery of a Chinkana tunnel system (meaning "labyrinth"), stretching over 1,750 metres beneath the city of Cusco.
Remains of waka canoe found on Chatham Islands
The Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture & Heritage have announced the discovery of a waka canoe on the Chatham Islands.
40,000-year-old stone tools reveals early human adaption to Rainforest environments
An international team, led by researchers from MNCN-CSIC and IPHES-CERCA, have discovered 40,000-year-old stone tools in the African equatorial rainforest, providing the first evidence of systematic human occupation in rainforest environments.
Lost treasures of European rulers found in cathedral crypt
Archaeologists have discovered a collection of lost treasures in the crypts of the Cathedral Basilica of St Stanislaus and St Ladislaus of Vilnius, located in the capital of Vilnius in Lithuania.
Excavations at Saqqara uncover several tombs
A joint Japanese-Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered four tombs at Saqqara from the late 2nd and early 3rd Dynasties, along with ten burials from the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom.
Mastaba Tomb of Teti Neb Fu discovered in the Saqqara region
A joint French-Swiss archaeological mission has uncovered the mastaba tomb of "Teti Neb Fu," a royal physician from the reign of King Pepi II during the Sixth Dynasty.
Archaeologists uncover a 1,500-year-old Byzantine monastery
Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) have uncovered a 1,500-year-old monastery north of Kiryat Gat in the Southern District of Israel.
Archaeologists discover Charles XII’s secret Galärvegen
Archaeologists from the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU) have discovered the secret Galärvegen route used by Charles XII.
Archaeologists excavate shipwreck that emerged from retreating sand dunes
A shipwreck has been unearthed near the village of Zaghemarz, revealed by retreating sand dunes along the southern shores of the Caspian Sea.
Brooch discovery is “most outstanding of the year”
A brooch discovered during a field inspection near Reez in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has been described as one of the most outstanding discoveries of 2024.
Spinning whorl with swastika symbols found in Tønsberg
Archaeologists excavating a 13th century weaving mill have found a spinning whorl marked with swastika symbols.
Child finds a micro-mosaic cross medallion during school trip
During a school trip to the Ein Karem neighborhood of Jerusalem, ten-year-old Nehorai Nir stumbled upon a golden cross medallion crafted in the intricate micro-mosaic style.
Stepwell discovered near the Banke Bihari Temple in Chandausi
Archaeologists have announced the discovery of a 400-square-metre stepwell near the recently discovered Banke Bihari Temple in the Laxman Ganj area of Chandausi, located in the Sambhal district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.
Province of Granada was being exploited for copper 4,000-years-ago
Researchers from the University of Granada (UGR) have found that Argaric societies of the Bronze Age (2200–1550 BC) exploited copper mining resources in the Granada province as early as 4,000 years ago.
