Archaeology

Viking Age discoveries found frozen in ice

In 2011, archaeologists from Secrets of the Ice, a glacier archaeology program, uncovered the remains of a Viking Age packhorse net on a remote Norwegian mountain.

Elite Roman tomb discovery in ancient Sillyon

Archaeologists from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s Heritage for the Future Project have discovered an elite Roman tomb during excavations of ancient Sillyon.

Lost treasures from Emperor’s tomb recovered

For the first time since 1872, rare funerary objects believed to have come from the Daisenryo Kofun have been recovered.

Submerged thermal baths found in Gulf of NaplesĀ 

Archaeologists have discovered a preserved Roman bathhouse in the partially submerged ruins of Baiae on the northwest shore of the Gulf of Naples.

Viking-Age hoard reveals trade between England and the Islamic World

A Viking-Age silver hoard unearthed in Bedale, North Yorkshire, is providing new insights into wealth and trading links between England and the Islamic World.

Secrets to crafting the Nebra Sky Disc revealed

Using a blend of forensic material analysis with experimental archaeology, researchers have successfully reconstructed the techniques and processes behind crafting the Nebra Sky Disc.

Royal tomb unearthed in Gordion could belong to King Midas’ family

Archaeologists from the Gordion Project have uncovered a Phrygian royal tomb, potentially belonging to a member of King Midas' Family from the 8th century BC.

Bronze Age tombs reveal wealth from ancient trade

The discovery of three Bronze Age tombs at Dromolaxia-Vyzakia has shed light on ancient trade routes connecting Cyprus with the Aegean, Anatolia, Egypt, and the Near East.

Dolphin mosaic discovery is part of an expansive Roman villa complex

Archaeologists from OƖ Landes-Kultur GmbH and the University of Salzburg have uncovered an expansive Roman villa complex on Reinberg hill in Thalheim bei Wels, Austria.

Over 100 prehistoric structures found in Spanish cave

Archaeologists from the University of Alicante and the University of Zaragoza have discovered over 100 prehistoric structures within the Cova Dones cave system in Valencia, Span.

Viking-era treasure hoard among several significant discoveries in TƤby

Several significant Viking-era discoveries have been made in TƤby, Sweden, where archaeologists from Arkeologerna have uncovered a large silver hoard alongside the remains of an extensive farming settlement.

Lost monuments of the ā€œpeople of the cloud forestā€ unearthed at Gran PajatĆ©n

The World Monuments Fund (WMF) has announced the discovery of more than 100 previously undocumented structures at Gran PajatĆ©n, located within Peru’s RĆ­o Abiseo National Park.

1,600-year-old Byzantine mosaic unveiled for the first time

A large Byzantine-era mosaic discovered in 1990 at the edge of Khirbat Be’er Shema, Israel, has been unveiled to the public for the first time.

Over 1,200 archaeological sites identified in the Bayuda Desert

Archaeologists have identified over 1,200 archaeological sites during an exploration project of Sudan’s Bayuda Desert.

5,000-year-old fire altar discovery at oldest centre of civilisation in the Americas

Archaeologists have uncovered a 5,000-year-old fire altar at the Era de Pando archaeological site, revealing new secrets of the oldest centre of civilisation in the Americas.

Nationally important WWII military treasures unearthed

Two nationally important WWII military treasures have been unearthed in the State Forests of Poland.

Mysterious brass eagle discovered in Chełm Forest District

A metal detecting survey in the Chełm Forest District, Poland, has resulted in the discovery of a mysterious brass eagle badge.

Gold ring from Second Temple period discovered in Jerusalem’s City of David

Archaeologists have discovered a gold ring set with a polished red garnet during excavations of an ancient residential structure in the Jerusalem Walls National Park.

Medieval discoveries in Huttons Ambo

Archaeologists have made several new discoveries from the late medieval period during excavations in the Yorkshire village of Huttons Ambo, England.

Funerary structure and ceremonial offerings unearthed at KuƩlap

Archaeologists from Peru’s Ministry of Culture have unearthed a chulpa type funerary structure during excavations at the northern zone of the KuĆ©lap archaeological complex.

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