Archaeology

Archaeologists in Rome have revealed what is believed to be the largest ancient Roman wall mosaic ever discovered, following the opening of new archaeological spaces beneath the Baths of Trajan.

Archaeologists working in Kyrgyzstan have identified a previously undocumented stone statue dating to the Turkic period near the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul, adding a new artefact to the region’s rich collection of early medieval monuments.

Archaeologists at Peru’s ancient city of Chan Chan have discovered a remarkably intact funerary platform containing the remains of 38 people and an array of high-status grave goods, offering a rare glimpse into the burial practices of the powerful Chimú elite more than 600 years ago.

An amateur metal detectorist has uncovered thousands of silver coins in southern Finland in what archaeologists say is the largest Viking-era coin hoard ever discovered in the country.

Archaeologists in Mexico are studying stingray barbs and a catfish spine recovered from ancient burials along the Maya Train route, with researchers investigating whether the objects were connected to ritual bloodletting and self-sacrifice.

A rare clay mould dating to the First Temple period has been identified during archaeological excavations at the Tower of David Museum in Jerusalem, providing the first direct evidence that certain figurines common in ancient Judah were being produced in the city itself.

A joint Spanish-Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered a tomb complex dating to the late Fifth Dynasty at the Saqqara archaeological site, shedding new light on the lives and administrative roles of senior officials in ancient Egypt.

Archaeologists excavating at Huttons Ambo have uncovered one of the most substantial medieval structures yet identified in the village, alongside a Bronze Age axe, a Viking-period weight and evidence of Allied troops preparing for the invasion of France during the Second World War.

Archaeologists at Son Fornés have discovered a previously unknown prehistoric monument hidden beneath vegetation, opening a new chapter in the study of one of Mallorca’s most important ancient settlements.

Ancient cave art discovered in south-west Ireland could push back the earliest known human presence on the island by around 5,000 years, while raising the possibility that pioneering hunter-gatherers reached Ireland from what is now Wales across an Ice Age land bridge.

Archaeologists working at the UNESCO-listed ancient city of Ani in eastern Türkiye have uncovered a decorated Seljuk stone bearing the name of the Prophet Muhammad in Kufic script, offering a rare glimpse into the religious beliefs, funerary traditions and artistic culture of medieval Anatolia.

Archaeologists excavating one of Southwest Asia’s most important Neolithic settlements have uncovered a 9,000-year-old workshop containing malachite, copper objects and evidence of organised production.

Archaeologists excavating a prehistoric burial mound near Wrocław have discovered an extraordinary necklace made from 42 teeth alongside the skeleton of an adult man, stone weapons and human skull remains, in a find that researchers believe could shed new light on the Corded Ware culture in south-western Poland.

Archaeologists excavating a Late Roman imperial complex in eastern Serbia have uncovered an exceptionally preserved private bath built inside the corner tower of a fortified palace.

What began as an unusual adventure for the young cast of an upcoming Polish film unexpectedly became a real-life encounter with history, when treasure hunters uncovered a rare fragment of 19th-century cavalry armour from the mud of a palace moat in Lower Silesia.