Statue of a ram discovered near ancient church in Caesarea
An impressive marble statue of a ram, an ancient Christian symbol for Jesus, was discovered during the excavation of a Byzantine-period church in Caesarea.
Ancient Monastery with mosaics and inscriptions unearthed in Rosh Ha-‘Ayin
During the excavations at Rosh Ha-‘Ayin, an impressive 2,700 year old farmhouse (30 × 50 meters) and a 1,500 year old church with colorful mosaics and inscriptions have been uncovered.
Six New Kingdom statues found in Aswan
Antiquities Minister Dr. Mamdouh Eldamaty has announced the discovery of 6 rock cut statues inside the chapels 30 and 31 in Gebel Elselsela Area- North Aswan.
Further evidence of Psamtik I fort and volcanic remains of San Turin discovered at Tall Dafna
The Minister of Antiquities, Dr. Mamdouh Eldamaty has announced the discovery of further evidence of the Psamtik I fort and the volcanic remains from the Greek volcano "San Turin" at the Tall Dafna archaeological site, 11 Km from west Suez Canal at Al-Qantara.
Scientists sequence first ancient Irish human genomes
A team of geneticists from Trinity College Dublin and archaeologists from Queen's University Belfast has sequenced the first genomes from ancient Irish humans, and the information buried within is already answering pivotal questions about the origins of Ireland's people and their culture.
Greek and Danish archaeologists excavate the ancient Greek harbour town Lechaion
In Greece, underwater excavations of Lechaion, ancient Corinth’s partially submerged harbour town, reveal the infrastructure of more than a thousand years of flourishing maritime trade.
New research shows same growth rate for farming, non-farming prehistoric people
Prehistoric human populations of hunter-gatherers in a region of North America grew at the same rate as farming societies in Europe, according to a new radiocarbon analysis involving researchers from the University of Wyoming and the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
VU archaeologists discover location of historic battle fought by Caesar in Dutch riverarea
At a press conference in the Allard Pierson Museum in Amsterdam, archaeologist Nico Roymans from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam announced a discovery that is truly unique for Dutch archaeology: the location where the Roman general and statesman Julius Caesar massacred two Germanic tribes in the year 55 BC.
Researchers believe that they have exposed evidence of the Acra citadel on the City of David hill
Researchers with the Israel Antiquities Authority believe they have found the remains of the stronghold - the Acra - which the Greeks used to control the Temple more than 2,000 years ago - and evidence of the Hasmonean attempts to conquer the stronghold.
Rare spearheads uncovered on Rottnest Island
Staff and students from The University of Western Australia’s School of Indigenous Studies have made a surprise discovery on an excursion to Rottnest Island (Wadjemup), uncovering a rare nineteenth century glass spearhead.
Excavations reveal Bronze Age mystery at Redhayes
Excavations being carried out at Tithebarn Green, Redhayes near Exeter are revealing a complex ancient landscape with occupation dating from the Neolithic through to the Medieval period.
Evidence of Ice Age ‘economic migrants’ in Europe to be unearthed
After being hidden for nearly 15,000 years, the lives of Ice Age hunter-gatherers who migrated to Europe to benefit from warmer climes are to be revealed in an archaeological dig at a very rare site in Bradgate Park, Leicestershire.
Rise and fall of agrarian states influenced by climate volatility
Climate variability is one of the major forces in the rise and fall of agrarian states in Mexico and Peru, according to a team of researchers looking at both climate and archaeological records.
Survey reveals new archaeological findings at threatened ancient harbour
An expedition by a team from the School of Archaeology and Ancient History at Dreamer’s Bay, RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus between 10 to 22 September 2015 has unearthed a series of ancient artefacts.
New research shows Scotland inhabited 3000 years earlier than previously thought thanks to pigs
Archaeologists from the University of Reading have found the earliest dated evidence for human activity in Scotland - with a helping hand from a herd of pigs.
