Archaeologists find UAE’s first major Iron Age necropolis
The Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi has announced the discovery of the first major Iron Age necropolis in the United Arab Emirates.
Ramses III inscription discovered in Jordan’s Wadi Rum
Jordan’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced the discovery of an inscription bearing the seal of Ramses III in the Wadi Rum Reserve, Jordan.
Prince’s royal tomb discovered in Saqqara
An archaeological mission led by Dr. Zahi Hawass has discovered the tomb of Prince Waser-If-Re, the son of King Userkaf, founder of Egypt’s Fifth Dynasty.
Artefacts from Genghis Khan era rediscovered
Researchers at the Siberian Federal University (SFU) have rediscovered a collection of artefacts from the era of Genghis Khan while cataloguing undocumented objects in the storerooms of the Kytmanov Yenisei Museum-Reserve.
Ancient Egyptian settlement discovered near Alexandria
Archaeologists excavating at Kom el-Nugus west of Alexandria have discovered the remains of a New Kingdom settlement.
Researchers uncover hidden inscriptions in Jerusalem’s Last Supper Room
An international team of researchers, including experts from the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW), have uncovered Medieval inscriptions hidden on the walls of the Cenacle – the traditional location of the Last Supper.
Thirty Years’ war camp excavation sheds light on military life
Archaeologists from the Bavarian State Office for Monument Preservation (BLfD) have excavated one of the largest fortified military camps of the Thirty Years' War, located in Stein, Germany.
Homeowner discovers hidden tunnel beneath townhouse
A homeowner unexpectedly discovered a hidden tunnel during renovations of their townhouse in Tielt, Belgium.
Armed in death: swords reveal warrior graves
Archaeologists from the National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP) have uncovered a necropolis with burials accompanied by richly adorned grave goods.
4,000 fragments of Roman wall paintings unearthed in Villajoyosa
Archaeologists excavating the Roman villa of Barberes Sud in Villajoyosa, Spain, have unearthed over 4,000 fragments of ornamental wall paintings.
Archaeologists solve the mystery of the “Deserted Castle”
Along the shores of a Danube tributary near Stopfenreuth are a section of ruined walls known locally as the “Deserted Castle”.
Ancient lecture hall discovered at Agrigento
An international team of archaeologists, led by Prof. Dr. Monika Trümper and Dr. Thomas Lappi from the Free University of Berlin have discovered an ancient lecture hall during excavations at Agrigento.
Ancient Greek theatre discovered on Lefkada
Archaeologists have discovered an Ancient Greek theatre during a long-term study on the island of Lefkada, located in the Ionian Sea on the west coast of Greece.
Dacian treasure hoard discovered by detectorists
A pair of detectorists conducting a survey near the town of Breaza have discovered a major treasure hoard associated with the Dacian people.
Earthquake reveals Myanmar’s hidden monuments
The 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar on March 28th caused widespread devastation, claiming thousands of lives and massive destruction to property.
