Tag: archaeologist
Ancient teeth reveal toxic legacy of medieval lead mining in the Peak District
Scientists have uncovered evidence that lead mining in Derbyshire’s Peak District began as early as the 7th century, revealing how one of medieval Europe’s largest industries exposed local communities to dangerous levels of pollution.
Archaeologists uncover colossal statues of Ramses II in Egypt
Archaeologists conducting rescue excavations in the village of Behbeit El-Hagar, in Egypt's Gharbia Governorate, have uncovered the remains of two colossal royal statues, believed to depict Pharaoh Ramses II.
Archaeologists uncover evidence of ancient cultural exchange along Mexico City–Querétaro railway
Archaeologists conducting salvage excavations along the route of the Mexico City–Querétaro Passenger Train have uncovered a large assemblage of ceramics, revealing evidence of cultural exchange and successive periods of occupation in central Mexico.
2,500-year-old solar observatory discovered in Mexico, revealing ancient astronomical knowledge
Archaeologists have confirmed the existence of a pre-Hispanic solar observatory in Mexico’s Puebla state, dating back more than 2,500 years.
Archaeologists uncover new buildings at lost royal palace of Otto the Great
Archaeologists have discovered a previously unknown 10th-century stone building during excavations at the lost Ottonian royal palace of Helfta near Lutherstadt Eisleben in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
Archaeologists find rare Bronze Age antler axes in prehistoric settlement
Archaeologists have discovered two rare axes made from deer antler during excavations at a prehistoric settlement near Löddeköpinge in Skåne, southern Sweden.