Archaeology

4,000-year-old mural reveals complex worldview of ancient Peru

The discovery of a 4,000-year-old three-dimensional polychrome mural at Huaca Yolanda has been recognised by international journals as one of the most significant archaeological finds of 2025.

Archaeologists find evidence of Hannibal’s war elephants in Spain

A small bone discovered in southern Spain may represent the first direct archaeological evidence of the war elephants used by Hannibal Barca during the Punic Wars.

Archaeologists unearth the buried history of Saint-Pierre

Archaeologists have been excavating in the Mouillage district of Saint-Pierre, Martinique, offering a rare glimpse into the city’s development from its early days to its destruction during the 1902 eruption of Mount Pelée.

Study finds over 630,000 ancient charcoal kilns in Poland

Researchers from the Polish Academy of Sciences have identified more than 630,000 ancient charcoal kilns in Poland, which form the basis on which technology grew, driving everything from toolmaking to early urban centres.

Centre of Grimsby’s medieval past unearthed

A window into the Grimsby of yesteryear has been uncovered – from scraps of leather shoes to fish bones – building a unique picture of the development of the Lincolnshire port town.

Preserved murals from Roman era revealed to public

Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority, working in collaboration with the Ashkelon Municipality, have revealed two preserved Roman tombs in Ashkelon, Israel.

Maya palace dedicated to the “Stinking One” unearthed near Balamkú

Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have unearthed a palace complex associated with the Maya city of Balamkú.

Melting snow unlocks archaeological treasures in Norway

The Romsdal County Municipality in western Norway has issued a warning of melting snow exposing objects of archaeological interest.

Ornate treasures found in tomb of Thracian warrior

Archaeologists have uncovered a Thracian warrior’s tomb in the Topolovgrad Municipality of southern Bulgaria.

Ancient astronomical observatory discovered in Kafr El-Sheikh

Archaeologists have announced the discovery of an ancient astronomical observatory during excavations at the Tell El Fara’in archaeological site in Egypt’s Kafr El Sheikh governorate.

17th century samurai sword discovered in Berlin excavation

Archaeologists from the Berlin State Office for Monument Preservation have uncovered a 17th century samurai sword during excavations in Berlin, Germany.

Mesoamerican “Underworld” was swallowed by seismic landslide

The Mesoamerican site of Mitla was swallowed by a seismic landslide event, according to a new study by the Lyobaa Project.

Elite pre-Mongol burial uncovered in Mongolia

A Multi-institutional team of archaeologists have uncovered an elite burial belonging to a Khar Nuur steppe nomad from the pre-Mongol period in Dornod Province, Mongolia.

Silver hoard from Viking Age discovered near Aarhus

An archaeology student from Aarhus University has discovered a silver hoard north of Aarhus, Denmark.

8,000-year-old figurine found in western Turkey

Archaeologists have discovered an 8,000-year-old figurine at the Neolithic site of Ulucak in Izmir, western Turkey.

Evidence of ancient fossil hunting found in Bronze Age Mycenae

A fossilised bone discovered in the legacy collections from the archaeological site of Mycenae represents one of the earliest known examples of ancient fossil hunting.

Rare religious picture stone unearthed in Klotzow

Archaeologists have unearthed a rare picture stone during excavations in the village of Klotzow, located in Vorpommern-Greifswald district, Germany.

Church where Henry the Fowler died uncovered in Memleben

Archaeologists have uncovered traces of a church from the 10th century AD in the village of Memleben in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.

Archaeologists excavate “Freemason” tunnel beneath Warsaw park

Archaeologists have excavated part of a mysterious tunnel system beneath Gucin Gaj, a park complex located in the Mokotów district of Warsaw, Poland.

Enormous medieval coin hoard found in Southwest Germany

Archaeologists have discovered an enormous medieval coin hoard in the municipality of Glottertal, Germany.

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