Archaeology

Archaeologists uncover 5,500-year-old monumental landscape in Jordan

Archaeologists from the University of Copenhagen have uncovered a large 5,500-year-old monumental landscape at Murayghat in the rocky hills of central Jordan.

Major discoveries at Bremenium Roman Fort

Located in Northumberland, England, Bremenium was constructed around AD 80 to defend an extension of Dere Street, a Roman road running from York to Corbridge north of Hadrian's Wall.

Roman fort found on occupied Kerch Peninsula

Archaeologists from the South Bosporus Expedition have found a Roman fort during excavations on the occupied Kerch Peninsula, Crimea.

1,500-year-old mosaic uncovered during Urfa Citadel excavations

Archaeologists have uncovered a 1,500-year-old mosaic during excavations of the Urfa Citadel in the provincial capital of Şanlıurfa, Turkey.

Discovery sheds light on the origins of Roman monumental architecture

Excavations by archaeologists from the University of Missouri have uncovered a massive stone-lined water basin in the  Roman city of Gabii, just 11 miles east of Rome.

Archaeologists uncover major Slavic settlement

Excavations for the SuedOstLink infrastructure project have revealed a major Slavic settlement and cemetery west of Nauendorf, Saxony-Anhalt.

Underwater study reveals remarkable details of WWII German U-Boat

An underwater study using 3D photogrammetry has revealed remarkable details of the U-670, a Type VIIC U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II.

Intact Roman helmet from First Punic War discovered

Archaeologists have discovered an intact Roman helmet while conducting an underwater study near the Aegadian Islands off Sicily’s western coast.

Ritual tomb discovered in Northern Peru reveals evidence of human sacrifice

Excavations near the Temple of Puémape, an archaeological complex in the San Pedro Lloc district in Peru, have unearthed traces of human sacrifice following the discovery of a ritual tomb.

Archaeologists explore wreck site of revolutionary war gunboat

Archaeologists from the Centre for Maritime Archaeology and Conservation (CMAC) at Texas A&M University have carried out a study of the wreck site of the Philadelphia, a Revolutionary War gunboat.

2,000-year-old Roman bridge found in Aegerten

Archaeologists from the Archaeological Service of the Canton of Bern have uncovered the remains of a 2,000-year-old Roman bridge during excavations near the River Zihl in Aegerten, Switzerland.

Detectorist discovers perfectly preserved posnet

Malcolm Weale, a metal detectorist and self-described history detective, has discovered a perfectly preserved posnet during a survey near Thetford, England.

Time capsule of prehistoric treasures discovered in Swedish bog

Archaeologists from Arkeologerna, part of the State Historical Museums (SHM), have discovered a time capsule of prehistoric treasures in a bog outside Järna in Gerstaberg.

Evidence indicates that early humans braved Britain’s Ice Age

Archaeologists from the University of Cambridge have uncovered evidence that early humans not only lived in Britain more than 700,000 years ago, but braved Britain’s Ice Age 440,000 years ago.

Rare ceramic discovery from time of the Castilian conquest

Archaeologists have unearthed a rare intact vessel from the time of the Castilian conquest during excavations in Tijarafe, located in the northwest of La Palma.

Conjoined toad figurine among new discoveries at Vichama

Vichama is a 3,800-year-old agricultural and fishing settlement in the Végueta district of Huaura, Peru.

“House of the Dead” unearthed at Çatalhöyük

Çatalhöyük is an ancient proto city from the Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods, located on the edge of the Konya Plain near the present-day city of Konya in Turkey.

Warrior vessel discovered in ancient solar observatory

Archaeologists have discovered a sculptural vessel depicting warriors in combat at the ancient Chankillo Archaeoastronomical Complex.

Ancient Indian coins unearthed near Suzdal sheds light on early trade links

Archaeologists working in Russia’s Vladimir region have made a remarkable discovery that could reshape our understanding of early medieval trade networks.

Funnel axe discovery could have origins in outer space

A rare funnel-shaped axe discovered in Borneo could have origins in outer space according to experts.

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