Archaeologists search for hidden cenote beneath the Convent of San Antonio de Padu
A team of archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) are searching for a hidden cenote beneath the Convent of San Antonio de Padu.
Skeleton found in rock shelter corresponds with the relatively unknown Janambre Culture
The Janamabre were an ethnic group of nomadic hunter-gatherers that opposed the colonisation of the northeast of New Spain, Mexico, between the 17th and 18th centuries.
Possible burial pits from Battle of Marston Moor identified using drones
An amateur archaeologist has identified possible burial pits at the site of the Battle of Marston Moor using drones equipped with thermal cameras.
Archaeologists excavate historically important Byzantine church
A team of archaeologists from the Directorate of Istanbul Archaeology Museums have been excavating the Church of St. Polyeuktos, located in Istanbul’s Saraçhane neighbourhood, Turkey.
Remains of quarantine hospital found on submerged island
Underwater archaeologists have discovered the remains of a quarantine hospital on a submerged island in the Dry Tortugas National Park.
20-metre-long Viking ship found in Norway
Archaeologists have discovered a 20-metre-long Viking ship during excavations of the Salhushaugen burial mound in Karmøy, Norway.
Periods of prolonged droughts caused downfall of Indus megacities
A new study by the University of Cambridge has found new evidence locked away in stalagmite formations in a Himalayan cave, suggesting that the downfall of the Indus megacities was caused by periods of prolonged droughts.
Rare statue of Maya lighting god found in Mexico
Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have uncovered a rare statue of Kʼawiil, the Maya lightning god.
Archaeologists use muography to reveal hidden chamber in Naples
A team of archaeologists have used muography to reveal a hidden chamber in the necropolis of Neapolis in Naples, Italy.
Roman army camps identified in northern Arabia using Google Earth
Researchers from the University of Oxford’s School of Archaeology have identified three Roman fortified camps in northern Arabia using satellite images from Google Earth.
Statue depicting Buddha found in Ancient Egyptian city
An archaeological mission excavating in Berenice Troglodytica has uncovered a statue depicting Buddha that dates from the 2nd century AD.
Medical equipment found in Roman burial
Archaeologists excavating in the Jászság region of Hungary have found a collection of medical equipment in the burial of a Roman doctor.
Tableman gaming piece discovered in medieval building
Archaeologists have discovered a tableman gaming piece during excavations of a medieval building in Bedfordshire, England.
1800-year-old ritual mask uncovered in Osaka Prefecture
In an announcement by the Osaka Centre for Cultural Heritage, archaeologists have uncovered an 1800-year-old ritual mask in the Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
Stone artefacts reveal long-distance voyaging among Pacific Islands
Centuries before Europeans arrived in the Americas, Polynesian peoples had already gained widespread recognition for their sophisticated sailing technology and their ability to navigate to the planet's most isolated islands.
