Archaeology

Mysterious tunnel found in Neolithic ditch enclosure

Archaeologists from the State Office for Heritage Management and Archaeology (LDA) have unearthed a mysterious tunnel within a Neolithic ditch enclosure near Reinstedt. Germany. 

Excavations rewrite Cambridge’s riverside history

Excavations at Trumpington Meadows, on the southern end of Cambridge, have documented a multifaceted chronology of human life from the early Neolithic to the Anglo-Saxon period.

Pre-Hispanic funerary remains uncovered in Oaxaca

The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), together with the Ministry of Culture of the Government of Mexico and the INAH Oaxaca Center, has confirmed the discovery of significant archaeological remains in the municipality of San Pedro Jaltepetongo, in the state of Oaxaca.

Bronze reliquary cross unearthed in ancient Lystra

A rare bronze reliquary cross has been discovered during excavations of a church complex in the ancient city of Lystra, located in the Meram district of Konya, central Türkiye.

Discovery of monumental sacred lake at Karnak

Recent archaeological investigations at the Karnak temple complex in Luxor, Egypt, have revealed a previously unknown sacred lake.

Opulent statuettes found in Roman domus excavations

Archaeologists from the National Institute of Preventative Archaeological Research (INRAP) have uncovered three opulent bronze statuettes during excavations of a Roman domus complex in Reimes, France.

Sarcophagus found at Church of St. Nicholas could be the tomb of “Santa Claus”

Archaeologists have announced the discovery of a sarcophagus near the original burial place of Saint Nicholas at the Church of St. Nicholas, located in Turkey’s Antalya province.

Grave of Roman soldier unearthed in Heerlen

Archaeologists have found the earliest evidence of Roman settlement in Heerlen by uncovering a burial containing the remains of a Roman soldier.

Pyramid discovered during road construction works

Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have conducted a rescue excavation following the discovery of a pyramid during construction works on the Federal Highway 105 in Hidalgo, Mexico.

Excavations at Shakhi Kora provide clues to the origins of early governance

Excavations led by Professor Claudia Glatz of the University of Glasgow have revealed valuable insights into the emergence and rejection of some of the world’s earliest governing institutions.

Prehistoric bakeries uncovered in Burgbernheim

Excavations in Burgbernheim, located within the Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim district of Germany, have uncovered evidence of early baking practices dating back to the late Bronze Age and early Iron Age.

Spectacular bronze statues found at San Casciano dei Bagni hot springs

Archaeologists have made further discoveries at the San Casciano dei Bagni hot springs in Tuscany, Italy.

Large subterranean cisterns among new discoveries at Darazya

Archaeologists excavating at Darazya in the Mareotis region of Egypt have discovered two large subterranean cisterns.

Unknown language found on mysterious stone tablet

An inscribed tablet with an unknown language has been discovered at Bashplemi lake in Georgia’s manisi Municipality.

Iron Age weapons sacrifice found in Denmark

Archaeologists have discovered a large arsenal of Iron Age weaponry during excavations for the expansion of the E45 motorway near Hedensted, Denmark.

Archaeologists find a vaulted structure beneath earthquake rubble

Archaeologists are conducting a rescue excavation following the discovery of a vaulted structure in Antakya, Türkiye.

Diver finds Viking era sword in Supraśl River

The Military Museum in Białystok, located in northeastern Poland, has unveiled a Viking-era sword discovered by divers in the Supraśl River.

Large deposits of amphorae found at Agios Georgios

An international team of archaeologists have concluded this season’s program of excavations and surveys at Agios Georgios and Yeronisos Island in the Paphos District of Cyprus.

Study uncovers the secrets of the Nebra Sky Disk

A new study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, has revealed new insights into the sophisticated techniques used to craft the Nebra Sky Disk.

Roman villa discovered in Wiltshire’s Chalke Valley

Archaeologists have discovered a high status Roman villa in the Chalke Valley, located in Wiltshire, England.

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