Archaeology

Hundreds of celtic coins and jewellery unearthed in Western Bohemia

Archaeologists have announced one of the most significant Celtic discoveries in recent years: around 500 gold and silver coins, along with jewellery and raw precious metals dating from the 6th to the 1st century BC.

Ancient satyr mask sheds light on Phanagoria’s dramatic past

The discovery of a terracotta theatrical mask offers compelling new evidence for the existence of a theatre in the ancient Greek city of Phanagoria.

Underwater study reveals exceptionally well-preserved Roman shipwreck

A multi-national team of underwater archaeologists have been unearthing an exceptionally well-preserved Roman shipwreck in Barbir Bay near Sukošan, Coatia.

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.

High status Iron Age burial found in Hallstatt

Archaeologists from the Vienna Natural History Museum have uncovered a high status Iron Age burial in the town of Hallstate, located in the district of Gmunden, Austria.

Archaeologists uncover Roman hoard in Suffolk

Archaeologists from Wardell Armstrong, working on behalf of Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service, have uncovered a Roman hoard in the grounds of the Euston Estate in Suffolk, England.

Nationally important monumental pits found in Bedfordshire

Archaeologists from MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology) have uncovered monumental pits from the Mesolithic Period at Linmere near Dunstable, England.

Archaeologists find altar in ancient Segesta

According to an announcement by the Sicilian Region Institutional Portal, archaeologists excavating in ancient Segesta have discovered an altar from the Hellenistic period.

Archaeologists search for the legendary Kingswood elephant from the Bostock and Wombwell’s menagerie

Archaeologists are conducting a search for the legendary elephant beast from the Bostock and Wombwell’s menagerie travelling ‘beast show’.

British WW2 Hurricanes found in Ukrainian forest

The remains of 8 WW2 British Hurricane fighter planes have been found buried in a forest south of Kiev.

Study of the Cañada Real dolmen reveals existence of other underground structures

A recent study of the Cañada Real dolmen has revealed evidence of further underground structures using geophysical prospecting.

Ivory bag rings found in Anglo-Saxon burials have origins in Africa

Ivory bag rings found in more than 70 Anglo Saxon cemeteries in England have origins from African elephants according to a new study.

Large assemblage of Bronze Age artefacts found in Oberhalbstein

Archaeologists from the Graubünden Archaeological Service have uncovered a large assemblage of Bronze Age artefacts during excavations near an ancient settlement at the foot of Motta Vallac, located in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland.

Ancient ritual centre discovered in Poland

Archaeologists have discovered an ancient ritual centre near the village of Kaczków in east-central Poland.

Fresco depicting a still life uncovered in Pompeii

Excavations in Pompeii’s Regio IX has led to the discovery of a 2,000 year-old fresco painting depicting a still life scene.

Stone head found in Lake Nemi may be from Caligula’s Nemi ships

A stone head found at the bottom of Lake Nemi in Italy’s Lazio region may be from Caligula’s Nemi ships.

Remains of 400-year-old wooden ship found in Mexico

Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have uncovered the remains of a 400-year-old wooden boat during a rescue excavation in the city of Chalco de Díaz Covarrubias, Mexico.

Evidence of Roman marching camp found in Paderborn

Archaeologists have found evidence of a Roman marching camp in Paderborn on the eastern North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Face of Anglo-Saxon teen VIP revealed with new evidence about her life

The face of a 16-year-old woman buried near Cambridge (UK) in the 7th century with an incredibly rare gold and garnet cross (the ‘Trumpington Cross’) has been reconstructed following analysis of her skull.

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