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.
10,000-year-old human face reliefs found at Sefertepe
Achaeologists in southeastern Türkiye have uncovered two human face reliefs believed to be more than 10,000 years old, offering rare new insights into artistic expression during the Neolithic period.
Archaic-Era tomb contains elaborate bronze diadem
Excavations by the Ephorate of Antiquities of Phthiotis and Evrytania have made the remarkable discovery of an Archaic-Era tomb containing the remains of a woman buried with an elaborate bronze diadem.
Archaeologists open 5,000-year-old Begazi–Dandibay tomb
Archaeologists in Kazakhstan have announced the discovery of an exceptionally well-preserved tomb attributed to the Begazi–Dandibay, a late Bronze Age culture known for constructing megalithic mausolea.
Receding waters reveals submerged ancient ruins
Receding waters at Lake Sapanca in Turkey have revealed an ancient structure with mosaic flooring.
Archaeologists stunned by treasure-laden Roman pyre burial
Archaeologists in southwestern France have uncovered a Roman pyre burial containing an assemblage of high-status grave goods, offering rare insights on the region’s Imperial-era elite.
Structure for observing celestial movements predates the Chankillo observatory
The Peruvian Ministry of Culture has announced the discovery of an early Andean structure that predates the Chankillo solar observatory – long regarded as the earliest known observatory in the Americas.
2,300-year-old fortified city discovered in Kashkadarya
Archaeologists from the Samarkand Institute in Kashkadarya, southern Uzbekistan, have announced a major discovery: the remains of a fortified city dating back 2,300 years.
Jewel “worthy of a duke” unearthed at Castle Kolno
Researchers from the Institute of Archaeology at the University of Wroclaw have unearthed a jewel “worthy of a duke” at Castle Kolno, located between the Stobrawa and Budkowiczanka rivers in Stare Kolnie, Poland.
Preserved 3rd century mosaic excavated in Iznik
Excavations in the İznik district of northwestern Türkiye have uncovered a preserved mosaic floor dating from the 3rd century AD.
Time capsule of medieval artefacts unearthed in Łasztownia excavation
Archaeologists have unearthed a time capsule of medieval artefacts on the island of Łasztownia in Szczecin, Poland.
Mask reliefs unearthed during Castabala excavations
Archaeologists have unearthed a new series of mask reliefs during excavations in the ancient city of Castabala, Turkey.
