Archaeologists study fortress in southern Georgia to understand community resilience
A team of archaeologists led by Cranfield University is conducting a detailed study of the fortress of Dmanisis Gora in the Kvemo Kartli region of Georgia.
Statue depicting Pan found in Istanbul
Excavations by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) in Saraçhane Archaeology Park has led to the discovery of a statue depicting Pan, a god from Greek and Roman mythology.
Moluccan boats from Indonesia identified in Australian rock art
Archaeologists from Flinders University have identified Moluccan vessels from Indonesia in rock art paintings found at Awunbarna, Arnhem Land, Australia.
Statue of Amajac ruler found in Veracuz
A limestone statue depicting an Amajac ruler has been discovered in the municipality of Hidalgo Amajac in Veracruz, Mexico.
High-status tombs from Lijiaya Culture discovered in northern Shaanxi
In a press announcement by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage, archaeologists have discovered a large number of high-status tombs in Qingjian, northern Shaanxi, China.
Archaeologists discover fortified settlement from the Datuotou Culture
Excavations administered by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage have discovered a fortified settlement complex from the Datuotou Culture in the Fengtai District of Beijing, China.
Archaeologists uncover giant Bronze Age barrow cemetery
Archaeologists from Cotswold archaeology have uncovered a giant Bronze Age barrow cemetery in the suburbs of Salisbury, England.
Archaeologist suggests location of legendary Viking settlement of Jomsborg
Dr Wojciech Filipowiak, a Polish archaeologist with the archaeology and ethnology section of Poland’s Academy of Sciences, working with the support of the city of Wolin and the Wolin Archaeology Museum, suggests that he may have found the lost Viking settlement of Jomsborg near the island of Wolin in the Baltic Sea.
Operation to prevent looting has led to discovery of burial caves
A joint operation to prevent the looting of antiquities by the Kafr Kanna Police and the Israel Antiquities Authority Theft Prevention Unit has led to the discovery of a burial caves near Kafr Kanna in Galilee, Israel.
New discoveries at Pompeii’s Regio IX
Archaeologists are conducting new excavations in Pompeii’s Regio X at a previously unexplored area .
Earliest dated saddle in China for horse-riding identified from burial
Archaeologists excavating a tomb at the Yanghai cemetery in the Turfan Basin, located in the eastern end of the Tian Shan mountains in the Uygur Autonomous Region of Xinjiang, China, have found a well-preserved soft leather saddle associated with the Subeixi Culture.
Archaeologists discover Ancient Egyptian tombs and mummification workshops
In a press conference by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Ahmed Issa, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, has announced the discovery of mummification workshops and decorated tombs at Saqqara in the Giza Governorate, Egypt.
Shipwreck identified as World War II Destroyer USS Mannert L. Abele (DD-733)
A shipwreck found off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, has been identified as the USS Mannert L. Abele (DD-733) by the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC).
Study finds evidence of Legio X Fretensis in Georgia
Archaeologists conducting excavations at the Roman fort of Apsaros in Adjara, Georgia, have uncovered evidence of the Legio X Fretensis.
Colossal carved heads found at Roman bathhouse near Hadrian’s Wall
Archaeologists conducting excavations at a Roman bathhouse in Carlisle, England, have uncovered two colossal carved heads near Hadrian’s Wall.
