Neo-Assyrian winged bull could be largest ever found
Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of what could be the largest known Neo-Assyrian lamassu – a protective deity depicting a winged bull with a human head.
Mollusc shells are unlocking the secrets of Ancient Egypt’s Saqqara necropolis
Mollusc shells unearthed during excavations at the Saqqara necropolis are offering new insights into the customs and daily life of the region’s ancient inhabitants.
5,000-year-old Dolmen complex discovered in Teba
Archaeologists from the University of Cádiz have discovered a monumental dolmen complex dating back more than 5,000-years-ago in the Spanish town of Teba in Malaga.
Megalith “dragon stones” were likely part of an ancient water cult
A new study, published in the journal npj suggests that the mysterious dragon stones found across the highlands of Armenia may relate to water veneration practices of communities over six millennia ago.
Archaeologists investigate sacred Piedra Letra monument
Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have conducted a study of Piedra Letra, located on a hill overlooking Huehuetónoc in the Mexican state of Guerrero.
Monument linked to Iberian star mythology discovered in Jódar
Archaeologists from the Research Institute for Iberian Archaeology (IAI) at the University of Jaén (UJA) have discovered a monument connected to the sun and other celestial bodies within Iberian mythology.
Project is restoring Costa Rica’s mysterious stone spheres
A joint team of specialists from Costa Rica and Mexico are restoring three stone spheres at the Finca 6 Museum Site in Palmar de Osa.
Inscription sheds light on First Emperor’s quest for immortality
China’s First Emperor, Qin Shi Huang, was born in 259 BC in Handan, the capital of Zhao. He was originally named Ying Zheng, or Zhao Zheng, with ‘Zheng’ drawn from Zhengyue, the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar.
Artefacts from Battle of Dubienka unearthed near Uchanie
On July 18th, 1792, Polish forces under General Tadeusz Kościuszko clashed with Russian troops in what became one of the defining engagements of the Polish-Russian War.
Submerged port discovery could lead to Cleopatra’s lost tomb
Archaeologists have discovered a submerged ancient port near the ruins of the Taposiris Magna temple complex west of Alexandria, Egypt.
Archaeologists begin landmark study of Dzhetyasar culture settlements
Archaeologists from the Margulan Institute of Archaeology and the German Institute of Archaeology are conducting the first ever large-scale study of Dzhetyasar culture sites in Kazakhstan.
Hittite seals and tablets among new finds at Kayalıpınar
Archaeologists excavating the Hittite settlement of Kayalıpınar in Türkiye’s Sivas’ Yıldızeli district have unearthed a trove of cuneiform tablets and seal impressions.
Olmec rubber balls preserved with anoxia technology
Researchers from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have developed a new anoxia technique to preserve ancient Olmec rubber balls found in southern Veracruz.
Work halted with discovery of possible Roman bathing structures
Restoration work on the historic Cefn Flight in Monmouthshire, Wales, has been halted following the discovery of possible Roman bathing structures.
Ancient inscriptions found on summit of Phu Khat Mountain
Located in Thailand’s Loei Province, Phu Khat stands as the highest peak in the Phu Khat Wildlife Sanctuary, rising to a height of 1,307 metres above sea level.
