Archaeology

Traces of Tlatelolca remains unearthed in Mexico City

Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have unearthed a domestic structure containing three human burials, a stone tlecuil, and a significant collection of Aztec III–style ceramics.

LiDAR survey leads to unexpected castle discovery

A previously unknown medieval castle has been discovered in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland, following a study of high-resolution LiDAR maps.

Byzantine-Era mosaic discovered in Midyat

Renovation work on a historic mill has uncovered a 1,500-year-old mosaic from the Byzantine era.

Sacrificial complex uncovered in Orenburg

Archaeologists from the Ural Archaeological Expedition have uncovered a sacrificial complex during excavations at the Vysokaya Mogila–Studenikin Mar necropolis, located in Russia’s Orenburg Region.

Elite warrior burials found near Akasztó

Archaeologists have unearthed burials from the Hungarian Conquest on the outskirts of Akasztó, located in the Bács-Kiskun county, Hungary.

Royal tomb unearthed in Gordion could belong to King Midas’ family

Archaeologists from the Gordion Project have uncovered a Phrygian royal tomb, potentially belonging to a member of King Midas' Family from the 8th century BC.

Bronze Age tombs reveal wealth from ancient trade

The discovery of three Bronze Age tombs at Dromolaxia-Vyzakia has shed light on ancient trade routes connecting Cyprus with the Aegean, Anatolia, Egypt, and the Near East.

Dolphin mosaic discovery is part of an expansive Roman villa complex

Archaeologists from OÖ Landes-Kultur GmbH and the University of Salzburg have uncovered an expansive Roman villa complex on Reinberg hill in Thalheim bei Wels, Austria.

Over 100 prehistoric structures found in Spanish cave

Archaeologists from the University of Alicante and the University of Zaragoza have discovered over 100 prehistoric structures within the Cova Dones cave system in Valencia, Span.

Viking-era treasure hoard among several significant discoveries in Täby

Several significant Viking-era discoveries have been made in Täby, Sweden, where archaeologists from Arkeologerna have uncovered a large silver hoard alongside the remains of an extensive farming settlement.

Lost monuments of the “people of the cloud forest” unearthed at Gran Pajatén

The World Monuments Fund (WMF) has announced the discovery of more than 100 previously undocumented structures at Gran Pajatén, located within Peru’s Río Abiseo National Park.

1,600-year-old Byzantine mosaic unveiled for the first time

A large Byzantine-era mosaic discovered in 1990 at the edge of Khirbat Be’er Shema, Israel, has been unveiled to the public for the first time.

Over 1,200 archaeological sites identified in the Bayuda Desert

Archaeologists have identified over 1,200 archaeological sites during an exploration project of Sudan’s Bayuda Desert.

5,000-year-old fire altar discovery at oldest centre of civilisation in the Americas

Archaeologists have uncovered a 5,000-year-old fire altar at the Era de Pando archaeological site, revealing new secrets of the oldest centre of civilisation in the Americas.

Nationally important WWII military treasures unearthed

Two nationally important WWII military treasures have been unearthed in the State Forests of Poland.

Mysterious brass eagle discovered in Chełm Forest District

A metal detecting survey in the Chełm Forest District, Poland, has resulted in the discovery of a mysterious brass eagle badge.

Gold ring from Second Temple period discovered in Jerusalem’s City of David

Archaeologists have discovered a gold ring set with a polished red garnet during excavations of an ancient residential structure in the Jerusalem Walls National Park.

Medieval discoveries in Huttons Ambo

Archaeologists have made several new discoveries from the late medieval period during excavations in the Yorkshire village of Huttons Ambo, England.

Funerary structure and ceremonial offerings unearthed at Kuélap

Archaeologists from Peru’s Ministry of Culture have unearthed a chulpa type funerary structure during excavations at the northern zone of the Kuélap archaeological complex.

Centuries-old shipwrecks uncovered in Varberg

Archaeological investigations in advance of the Varbergstunneln project have uncovered historical shipwrecks in Varberg, Sweden.

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