Charlottesville’s history is being uncovered by archaeologists who have been working on the Court Square Project for approximately a month. The team has been discovering more than what was initially expected. “Lots of evidence of late 18th and early 19th century activity here,” Rivanna Archeological Services Project Manager Nick Bonharper said, as reported by NBC 29. More than 300 orange flags have been planted on … Continue reading Archeologists uncovering more than expected at Court Square site

In 2017, archaeologists made a remarkable and potentially significant discovery while excavating an ancient grave in Switzerland. They uncovered a bronze hand that was 3,500 years old, adorned with a gold cuff around the wrist, leaving them puzzled yet intrigued. The discovery of this unique object was unprecedented in this particular region of Europe, and left the researchers uncertain of its origins. It appears to … Continue reading Ancient 3,500-Year-Old Bronze Hand Is A Mystery To Archaeologists

Pañamarca, an archaeological treasure built by the Moche people between 550 and 800 C.E., sits atop a rocky outcrop in Peru’s Nepeña Valley. Over the years, researchers and archaeologists have been intrigued by the secrets that lie within Pañamarca, and they are now making headway and sharing their discoveries. The Archaeological Research Project (PIA) “Paisajes Arqueológicos de Pañamarca” was established in 2018 by a team … Continue reading ‘Unprecedented’ 1,300-year-old murals shed light on life in ancient Peru

On Monday, a team of archaeologists in the United Arab Emirates announced the discovery of what they believe to be the Persian Gulf’s oldest pearling town on Sinniyah Island, located to the east of the Umm al-Quwain emirate. According to the Umm al-Quwain Department of Tourism and Archaeology, the 30-acre town operated between the late 6th and mid-8th centuries, making it older than the Islamic … Continue reading CNN: Archeologists discover ‘oldest pearling town’ in the Persian Gulf

The remains of a temple in Barranca, Peru were excavated by archaeologists from Jagiellonian University and the University of St. Mark. Four mysterious mounds located on Cerro Colorado hill were identified as spots with potential archaeological significance. Upon further excavation by archaeologists from Jagiellonian University and the University of St. Mark, human remains and a large structure were discovered within the mounds. According to Nauka … Continue reading Ancient ‘demonic’ temple with painted human remains found in Peru

Archaeologists in China have unearthed the remains of an ancient Neolithic settlement dating back over 7,000 years in Anyang City. This discovery offers valuable information about the way of life of prehistoric ancestors. The Anyang City Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology reports that the site, located in Balizhuang Village, spans approximately 27,000 square meters in an elliptical shape measuring 230 meters in width and … Continue reading Chinese archaeologists discover ruins of 7,000 year-old Neolithic settlement

The provincial institute of cultural relics and archaeology has reported that archaeologists in Hunan Province, central China, have discovered a shared burial tomb that dates back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The tomb was discovered in Nanhe Village in Lixian County, Xinhua News reported. “Last year, when we carried out an investigation of cultural relics in the northwest mountainous area of Lixian County, we learned … Continue reading Ming Dynasty mural tomb found in central China’s Hunan

In the vicinity of a cathedral in central England, archaeologists have discovered what they presume to be a Roman shrine that was hidden beneath a former graveyard. On Tuesday, researchers from the University of Leicester reported discovering what they believe to be the basement of a Roman edifice and a fragment of an 1,800-year-old altar stone while conducting excavations on the premises of Leicester Cathedral, … Continue reading Roman Shrine Discovered Beneath Cemetery in Central England by Archaeologists

On Monday, authorities in charge of antiquities reported that archaeologists have found a statue resembling a Sphinx and the remnants of a shrine in a temple located in the south of Egypt. According to a statement by the Antiquities Ministry, the temple of Dendera in Qena Province, located 280 miles (450 kilometers) to the south of Cairo, was where the artifacts were discovered, the Associated … Continue reading Archaeologists discover Roman-era statue resembling Sphinx in Egypt

Egypt unveiled the discovery of long corridor inside the Great Pyramid of Giza on Thursday, the first to be found on the structure’s north side. The corridor, which measures nearly 30 feet by more than 6 feet, is perched above the famous structure’s main entrance and was detected using a scan, authorities said. The function of the chamber is currently unknown, although such corridors often … Continue reading A scan discovers a 30-foot-long hallway inside the Great Pyramid

A hair comb made from part of a human skull has been identified recently from among thousands of ancient artifacts recovered during archeological excavations around Cambridge, England. The comb, dubbed the Bar Hill Comb, was found by scientists from the Museum of London Archaeology in London, England. The ancient bone comb, “dating from the Iron Age (750 BC – 43 AD), was found at Bar Hill, four miles … Continue reading Hair comb made from part of a human skull unearthed in England

Even for the Thunder Bay area, a perilous swath of northern Lake Huron off the Michigan coast that has devoured many a ship, the Ironton’s fate seems particularly cruel. The 191-foot cargo vessel collided with a grain hauler on a blustery night in September 1894, sinking both. The Ironton’s captain and six sailors clambered into a lifeboat but it was dragged to the bottom before … Continue reading After being lost for over 100 years, a ship was discovered in Lake Huron

A 2,000-year-old ancient Roman dry cleaner was unearthed by archaeologists at the Pompeii Archaeological Park in Italy, the Miami Herald reports. Archaeologists have been excavating a previously unexplored section of the site at Insula 10 in Regio IX along the via di Nola. The land is sizable—“about the size of a city block,” per the Miami Herald—and was used for farming until it became part … Continue reading 2,000-Year-Old Ancient Roman Dry Cleaner Unearthed by Archaeologists at Pompeii

Thousands of years ago, a sprawling city along the banks of China’s Yellow River thrived. For years, archaeologists have been at work uncovering the city’s history, and now, they are sharing their findings.  The Shanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology shared its final report from the Bicun archaeological site on Feb. 16, according to the Institute of Archaeology at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences via … Continue reading 4,000-year-old city along Chinese river is a breakthrough for understanding ancient life

Scouring an ancient necropolis in Armenia, looters dug up burial sites and kept whatever valuables they found. As the centuries stretched on, once-elaborate tombs were picked clean one by one. For whatever reason, one particular tomb went unopened for millennia.  The Metsamor archaeological site in Armenia, near the border with Turkey, was inhabited from the 4th millennium B.C. until the 17th century, according to a … Continue reading 3,200-year-old tomb, filled with gold treasure, unearthed in Armenia

Archaeologists are hoping to uncover rare evidence of the Norman conquest of Cumbria. A dig will be carried out north of Lowther Castle, near Penrith, in the first excavation of the site. They will explore the remains of what appears to be a medieval castle and village, with the goal of uncovering evidence of when it was built. “The site is incredibly interesting but we … Continue reading Lowther Castle: Archaeologists bid for signs of Norman conquest

A centuries-old mummified “mermaid” that scientists recently revealed to be a gruesome doll of animal parts is even weirder than previously thought, new findings show. In 2022, researchers discovered the mermaid, which is around 12 inches (30.5 centimeters) long, lying inside a sealed wooden box within a Japanese temple, located in Okayama Prefecture. At the time, researchers thought it was made from the torso and … Continue reading Haunting ‘mermaid’ mummy discovered in Japan is even weirder than scientists expected

When engineers tunneled beneath Amsterdam’s centuries-old architecture to build the North-South metro line, it was like stepping back in time. The arduous 15-year operation resulted in a subterranean train system — and an underground museum filled with 10,000 artifacts uncovered during the process. Archaeologists sorted through the mud displaced during the project and found myriad objects, including 115,000-year-old shells, medieval relics and even vintage cell … Continue reading Amsterdam’s train tunnels reveal surprising windows into the past

A 54,000-year-old cave site in southern France holds hundreds of tiny stone points, which researchers say closely resemble other known arrowheads — including replicas that they tested on dead goats. The discovery, reported on 22 February in Science Advances, suggests that the first Homo sapiens to reach Europe hunted with bows and arrows. But it also raises the question of why Neanderthals — which occupied … Continue reading Europe’s first humans hunted with bows and arrows

The remains of 28 human bodies buried at least four hundred years ago in Mexico indicate the comingling of pre-Hispanic and Catholic cultures that Spanish colonizers introduced, local researchers told Reuters. The discovery took place during the construction of a scenic pavilion in Mexico City’s Chapultepec park in February, when researchers stumbled across a cemetery from the early viceregal period of 1521 to 1620 AD. … Continue reading Ancient bodies found in Mexico City show shared Catholic, pre-Hispanic graves

Over 6,300 years ago, prehistoric people at the cusp of the Neolithic Revolution in France built a handful of large wooden houses, surrounded by a doubled fortification fence made of wooden stakes. All this was surrounded by a ditch. Beyond these defenses, the traces of two more wooden structures were found. In fact, this fortified compound at the Le Peu archaeological site near Charmé, a … Continue reading Archaeologists Find Homes of Europe’s First Monument Builders, and They’re Fortified

Saudi archaeologists have discovered the longest pre-Islamic Musnad inscription -of the ancient south Arabian script- and three gold rings and a bronze bull’s head at the Al Ukhdud excavation site in the Najran region. The Kingdom’s Heritage Commission announced on its official Twitter account that archaeologists have unearthed pre-Islamic artifacts in a region in southern Saudi Arabia. The commission stated that the discoveries “shed a … Continue reading Saudi Archaeologists have discovered a pre-Islamic Musnad inscription and a bronze bullhead

A team of archaeologists have discovered the remains of a lost Sumerian palace and temple in the ancient city of Girsu dating back at least 4,500 years to the third millennium BCE. The significant discovery in Tello in the south of Iraq, is the result of the Girsu Project, a joint initiative to save endangered heritage sites led by the British Museum, the State Board … Continue reading Lost 4,500-year-old palace of mythical Sumerian king unearthed

Archeologists in China uncovered a flush toilet that is likely one of the oldest ever discovered, China’s state news agency reported earlier this week. While excavating two large buildings in the ruins of the palace in the city of Yueyang, the researchers from the Institute of Archaeology at the China Academy of Social Sciences were surprised to make the discovery.  The toilet is estimated to … Continue reading Archeologists in China ‘burst into laughter’ after unearthing a 2,200-year-old flush toilet

The University of Haifa received the gift of a rare map collection made up of 30 maps and atlases containing biblical illustrations and Christian narratives from the 1500s and 1600s. The gift was bequeathed by the Richard Umansky Living Trust based on the wishes of the late Dr. Richard Umansky, a pediatrician, outdoorsman, traveler and historian. Umansky studied the maps for decades and eventually gave … Continue reading Ancient Christian maps of Israel, Jerusalem gifted to University of Haifa