Roman Archaeology News

New archaeological discoveries near Roman Pompeii

Archaeologists under the direction from the Superintendence for the Naples Metropolitan Area have made several new discoveries near the Roman ruins of Pompeii in Italy’s Campania region.

Archaeologists discover traces of Roman circus at Iruña-Veleia

Archaeologists from ARKIKUS have announced the discovery of a Roman circus at Iruña-Veleia, a former Roman town in Hispania, now located in the province of Álava, Basque Autonomous Community, Spain.

Roman settlement discovered on the Palomba-Catenanuova route

Archaeologists have discovered a Roman settlement and cemetery during works on the Palomba-Catenanuova route in Sicily.

Two Roman villas found near ancient Wroxeter

Archaeologists conducting a geophysical survey for the National Trust have discovered two Roman villas near the ancient city of Wroxeter (Viriconium Cornoviorum), England.

Major findings at Roman Magna excavation

Volunteer archaeologists have made several major findings during this season’s excavation of Roman Magna.

Ornate Roman bracelet found near Pagham

A 12 year old boy and his mother have discovered a Roman bracelet whilst walking their dog near the village of Pagham in West Sussex, England.

Traces of Roman fort found in Aachen

Archaeologists from ArcheoConsult have found traces of a Roman fort during excavations in Aachen, Germany.

Roman bracelets found on Anglesey declared treasure

A pair of Roman bracelets found on the island of Anglesey, Wales, has been declared treasure by the Acting Coroner for North Wales.

Sculptured head and bust from Roman period discovered at Burghley House

A sculptured head and bust made from marble has been discovered during construction works on the car park at Burghley House.

Study finds submerged Roman remains

Archaeologists from the Institute for Underwater Archeology (ZaPA) have uncovered submerged Roman remains off the coast of Portorož, Slovenia.

Roman defensive spikes unveiled at the Leibniz Centre for Archaeology

In 2023, archaeologists from Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main uncovered a series of wooden defensive spikes during excavations of a 1st century AD Roman fort in Bad Ems, western Germany.

Excavation uncovers preserved wooden cellar from Roman period

Archaeologists from the Frankfurt Archaeological Museum have uncovered a well-preserved wooden celler in Frankfurt, Germany.

Excavation of medieval shipbuilders reveals a Roman head of Mercury

Excavations of a medieval shipbuilders has led to the discovery of a Roman settlement and a Roman head of Mercury.

Roman funerary altar found partially buried in Torre river

Archaeologists have recovered a Roman funerary altar which was found partially buried in the Torree river in the municipality of San Vito al Torre, Italy.

Discovery of a Romanesque religious structure rewrites history of Frauenchiemsee

Archaeologists from the Bavarian State Office for Monument Preservation have announced the discovery of a Romanesque religious structure on the island of Frauenchiemsee, the second largest of the three islands in Chiemsee, Germany.

Rare medallion of Caracalla among high status objects found in Roman cemetery

A press announcement by the Regional Historical Museum - Veliko Tarnovo, has revealed an extremely rare Roman medallion depicting Caracalla found near the village of Nova Varbovka in southeastern Slovenia.

Hollowed out bone containing drugs found at Roman-period settlement

Archaeologists have uncovered a hollowed bone containing black henbane seeds, providing the first conclusive evidence for intentional use of the plant as a medicine or narcotic during the Roman period.

Archaeologists uncover complete Roman funerary bed in London

Archaeologists from MOLA have uncovered a complete Roman funerary bed during excavations near the Holborn Viaduct in London.

Roman toilet spoon among new discoveries in South Wales

A Roman toilet spoon is among several new discoveries recently announced by the National Museum of Wales.

Study of Roman pottery reveals complex flavours of wine

Archaeologists have revealed new insights into the techniques used in the production of Roman wine, including how it looked, smelled and tasted.

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