Libyan archaeological sites in danger due to coastal erosion
A study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, reveals that escalating coastal erosion poses a threat to the preservation of archaeological sites located along the Libyan shoreline.
Evidence of prehistoric glue used 20,000-years-ago during the Palaeolithic period
Researchers from UNED and the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM) have found evidence of adhesives being used to fasten lithic hunting heads to arrow shafts approximately 20,000-years-ago.
High status tomb discovered in Saqqara necropolis
A joint archaeological mission, led by researchers from the Leiden Museum in the Netherlands and the Egyptian Museum in Turin, have discovered a high-status tomb in the Saqqara necropolis, Egypt.
Archaeologists identify a submerged temple of the Nabataeans in Pozzuoli
Underwater archaeologists have identified a submerged temple of the Nabataeans, with the discovery of two marble altars from the Roman period.
Archaeologists uncover world’s first large-scale sand dune farm at Caesarea
A team of archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority and Bar Ilan University have uncovered a sand dune farm from the Middle Ages in Caesarea, Israel.
Maya ball game marker discovered in Chichén Itzá
Archaeologists have discovered a ball game marker with depiction of the Maya ballcourts at Chichén Itzá.
Mosaic discovered in ruins of submerged Roman town
A team of underwater archaeologists have discovered a mosaic in the submerged ruins of Roman Baie.
Underwater survey reveals new discoveries in sunken town of Baia
Underwater archaeologists have been conducting ongoing research at the sunken Roman town of Baia, revealing new discoveries in the Terme del Lacus area.
Bronze Age and Roman-period settlement discovered in Newquay
Archaeologists have uncovered ancient dwellings from the Bronze Age and a Roman-period settlement in Newquay, England.
Fragment of giant Roman statue uncovered in Chersonesos
A team of archaeologists have uncovered a fragment belonging to a 4-metre-tall statue during excavations on the western side of St. Vladimir's Cathedral in Chersonesos.
Etruscan tomb discovered in ruins of ancient Vulci
A team of archaeologists have discovered an Etruscan tomb during excavations in Vulci, an ancient Etruscan city in present-day Lazio, central Italy.
Archaeologists uncover ornate Christian frescos in Old Dongola
A team of archaeologists have uncovered a collection of ornate Christian frescos during excavations in Old Dongola.
Direct evidence of ancient Bronze Age drug use found in Menorca
Human consumption of mind-altering substances can be traced in the archaeological record back to prehistoric times; however, this is based on indirect evidence such as the typology and function of certain artefacts related to their preparation or consumption.
Neolithic farmers processed cow, goat and sheep milk
According to a recent study, milk from cows, goats, and sheep was processed by Neolithic farmers.
Ancient mummy labels help to reconstruct climate of Roman Egypt
A project funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) is using mummy labels to help reconstruct the climate of Roman Egypt.
