Archaeology

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.

Hallstatt dagger discovered on Baltic Coast

Researchers from the St. Cordula Association for the Protection of Monuments have discovered a rare Hallstatt-era dagger, revealed after a storm caused a section of a Baltic Sea cliff to collapse.

Traces of Ecuador’s first colonial-era city unearthed in Riobamba

Archaeologists from Ecuador’s National Institute of Cultural Heritage (INPC) have uncovered remnants of an early colonial-era city that was destroyed by a devastating earthquake in 1797.

Archaeologists find traces of British rule in Florida

Archaeologists excavating in St. Augustine on the northeast coast of Florida have uncovered a rare remnant of British rule: a redoubt, a fortified military outpost constructed in 1781.

Music of the gods resonates at ancient Selinunte

Bone fragments discovered at Selinunte have enabled archaeologists to reconstruct an aulos – a wind instrument that played a central role in the religious and social life of the Ancient Greek world.

3,000-year-old Bronze Age daggers discovered near Kutenholz

A pair of 3,000-year-old Bronze Age daggers have been discovered by archaeologists near Kutenholz, a municipality in the district of Stade, Lower Saxony, Germany.

Major Iron Age discovery made by archaeologists

Archaeologists have uncovered one of the largest and most significant Iron Age hoards ever found in the UK.

Rare sword scabbard discovered by detectorist

A detectorist from the Iława Search Group has unearthed a rare medieval sword scabbard during a survey in a forest near the Polish town of Iława.

2,200-year-old pyramidal structure discovered in Judean Desert

Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) have discovered a pyramidal structure north of Nahal Zohar in the Judean Desert.

Archaeological mission advances research in the “Bench of the Pharaoh”

A joint Polish-Egyptian archaeological mission has conducted further studies in the tomb of Shepseskaf, located in the Saqqara necropolis near Cairo.

Roman aqueduct discovered during excavations at Rusovce Manor

Excavations at the historic Rusovce Manor in Bratislava have discovered the first known Roman aqueduct system in Slovakia.

Bronze Age stone circle discovered in woodland on Farley Moor

Archaeologists from Time Team, working in collaboration with Forestry England, have discovered a 3,700-year-old stone circle on Farley Moor, located in Derbyshire, England.

Archaeologists make several major discoveries in ancient Liternum

Liternum was a Roman colony established in the late 2nd century BC in Campania, southern-central Italy.

High ranking tomb of military commander unearthed in Ismailia

Archaeologists from the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) have unearthed the tomb of a high-ranking military commander from the reign of Ramses III.

Rare Viking-era bracelet uncovered on Öland

An extremely rare Viking-era bracelet has been uncovered near Löt on the Swedish island of Öland.

Large mammoth bone discovery in Lower Austria

Archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) have uncovered the remains of at least five mammoths during excavations in Langmannersdorf an der Perschling, located in the Austrian state of Lower Austria.

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