Deep within Ice Age sediments in southern England, archaeologists have made an extraordinary discovery of two colossal prehistoric hand axes, one measuring approximately one foot in length. These ancient tools, estimated to be 300,000 years old, consist of flint slabs expertly chipped on both sides, resulting in sharp, serrated edges. They were among more than 800 artifacts unearthed on a hillside above the Medway Valley … Continue reading Mysterious giant 300,000-year-old hand axes were found at an Ice Age site in England

A team conducting an archaeological dig near Lurgan, County Armagh, has made a significant discovery that points to the production of gold and silver ingots in the area. The excavation also revealed evidence of metal and glass working, leading to the classification of the site as a “higher status” location. This marks the second year of excavations at the site, known as Kilmocholmóg, meaning “Church … Continue reading Lurgan archaeologists find evidence of gold and silver production

On the valley floor, an individual knelt down and carefully laid a wooden box before commencing the act of digging. Within that box lay precious treasures, concealed from the world. And then, as if vanishing into thin air, they disappeared, leaving behind the buried cache. For 3,000 years, this trove remained hidden and unnoticed, until now. Equipped with advanced metal detectors, a team of archaeologists … Continue reading Archaeologists Discover Buried Ancient Treasure Trove After 3,000 Years

Local authorities announced on Friday the discovery of an ancient Greek altar dedicated to family worship, unearthed at the archaeological site of Segesta on the Sicilian island in Italy. This remarkable altar dates back over 2,000 years and provides valuable insights into the cultural practices of ancient times, Reuters reported. The Sicily regional government stated that the altar was likely utilized during the peak of … Continue reading Ancient Greek altar unearthed at archaeological site in Sicily

On Friday, Mehdi Hosseini Matin took to Twitter to announce a significant development regarding an ancient artifact from the Sasanian Empire (AD 224-651). According to Matin, the Iranian embassy successfully received the antiquity after its three-month exhibition at the British Museum. This precious treasure had been confiscated by British border police officers back in January 2016 at Stansted Airport near London, MEHR News Agency reported. … Continue reading UK returns stolen 3rd-century artifact to Iran 

Officials have announced the discovery of an ancient idol representing a deity associated with death in a remote region of Mexico. According to a government news release on June 19, the 10-inch limestone statuette was found near the archaeological site of Balamku in the southeastern state of Campeche. Dating back approximately 1,400 to 1,800 years, the idol was crafted by the Mayans, a pre-Columbian civilization … Continue reading Idol depicting deity of death found in remote Mexican town

In the dense jungles of southern Mexico, an ancient Maya city, previously unknown, has been uncovered, revealing what is believed to be a significant center from over a thousand years ago, according to the country’s anthropology institute. This newly discovered city boasts remarkable features, including grand pyramid-like structures, stone columns, three plazas adorned with impressive buildings, and an array of structures arranged in near-concentric circles, … Continue reading An ancient Mayan empire city was found in the Mexican jungle 

Archaeologists from the Netherlands have recently unearthed an ancient religious site dating back approximately 4,000 years, earning it the moniker “the Stonehenge of the Netherlands.” At the heart of the site is a burial mound that served a dual purpose as a solar calendar. Within the mound, the remains of approximately 60 individuals, including men, women, and children, were discovered, the Guardian reported. Notably, the … Continue reading Archaeologists unearth 4,000-year-old ‘Stonehenge of the Netherlands’

During construction work in the Southwark borough of South London, a remarkable find was made—a Roman mausoleum adorned with exquisite mosaic flooring. Described as an “incredibly rare” discovery, the Museum of London Archaeology has confirmed it as the most well-preserved Roman mausoleum ever found in Britain. Excavations of the site revealed an array of artifacts, including coins, fragments of pottery, and roofing tiles, the Good … Continue reading “Incredibly Rare” Roman Mausoleum Uncovered Beneath London Construction Site

In Germany, an ancient Bronze-Age sword has been discovered, astonishingly retaining a somewhat shiny appearance even after the passage of three thousand four hundred years since its creation. Discovered in the burial site of a man near the town of Nördlingen, the sword is believed to have been crafted from bronze using the most advanced techniques available during the 14th century BCE. Unlike early swords … Continue reading Ancient Bronze Sword Found in Germany ‘Still Shines’ After 3,400 Years

During an archaeological excavation at a garbage dump in the capital city of Lima, Peru, researchers have discovered a mummy estimated to be approximately 3,000 years old. The excavation is being carried out by archaeologists alongside students from San Marcos University, who were the first to spot the mummy’s hair and skull, the BBC has reported. Before the meticulous search for historical remains began, the … Continue reading Ancient mummy found under rubbish dump in Peru

Local archaeologists are currently conducting excavations to uncover the remains of a prehistoric Native American village that existed a thousand years ago in Provo. This ancient village, known as “The Fremont,” once thrived across the Provo River Delta and is believed to have housed over 1,000 Native American inhabitants. The Fremont people were likely attracted to the fertile farmlands, abundant fisheries, and plentiful waterfowl offered … Continue reading 1,000-year-old Indian village discovered in Provo

The wreckage of HMS Triumph, a British World War II submarine that played a significant role in the development of special military operations, has been discovered off the coast of Greece, where it sank in 1942. Kostas Thoctarides, a seasoned Greek diver, revealed through a Facebook post last week that his team had successfully located the wreck of HMS Triumph in the Aegean Sea, Live … Continue reading Top-secret special-ops submarine from World War II discovered

During road construction in the village of Luzino in northern Poland, workers made a chilling discovery—an extensive mass graveyard containing headless skeletons and “anti-vampire” artifacts. The unearthed burial ground was found as Kościelna Street was being widened near an 18th-century church, according to Poland’s The First News. Approximately 450 bodies were found, many of which showed signs of being exhumed and reinterred, the New York … Continue reading Headless ‘vampire’ remains discovered in 1800s Polish mass grave site

Following an exhibition titled “Kemet: Egypt in Hip Hop, Jazz, Soul & Funk” at the National Museum of Antiquities (RMO) in Leiden, a team of archaeologists from the Dutch museum has faced a ban on conducting excavations in Egypt’s Saqqara necropolis. The Egyptian authorities expressed their disapproval of the exhibition, accusing the museum of distorting history with its “Afrocentric” approach, CNN reported. This development was … Continue reading Egypt bans Dutch archaeology team from Saqqara due to museum’s ‘Afrocentric’ exhibition

During a Memorial Day weekend stroll along a California beach, Jennifer Schuh made an intriguing discovery protruding from the sand: a tooth from an ancient mastodon. However, the fossil’s fate took an unexpected turn when it disappeared, prompting a widespread media campaign and the assistance of a considerate jogger to recover it, the Associated Press reported. While at Rio Del Mar State Beach in Santa … Continue reading Woman walking on California beach finds ancient mastodon tooth

In the depths of an open coal mine located in southern Greece, researchers have made an extraordinary discovery: the country’s oldest archaeological site, dating back 700,000 years. This significant finding is associated with the hominin ancestors of modern humans and adds a quarter of a million years to the timeline of Greek archaeology, the Associated Press reported. However, even older hominin sites have been unearthed … Continue reading Newly discovered stone tools drag dawn of Greek archaeology back by a quarter-million years

Egypt has made a remarkable archaeological discovery in Saqqara, revealing two of the largest workshops ever used for the mummification of human and animal remains in ancient times. The announcement was made by Mostafa Waziri, the secretary-general of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, who shared the exciting news with journalists in Giza. Located within the expansive Pharaonic necropolis of Saqqara, the discovery encompasses two workshops … Continue reading Ancient tombs and large mummification workshops unearthed in Egypt

Following a large-scale operation, Italian authorities have announced the recovery of thousands of artifacts with significant historical and financial worth, some of which were taken from graves and archaeological sites. During the operation, which involved hundreds of officers, 21 out of 51 suspects were arrested, as disclosed during a press conference held in the southern Italian region of Puglia on Wednesday, CNN reported. The arrested … Continue reading Thousands of stolen artifacts recovered by Italian police

In a recent excavation in Jerusalem, Israeli archaeologists unearthed a fascinating find—a 2,000-year-old receipt intricately carved into a chalkstone slab. The Israel Antiquities Authority shared the details of this discovery in a Facebook post on Wednesday. It seems that even in ancient times, transactions were etched into stone, quite literally, the New York Post reported. Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu, the Minister of Heritage at the Israel … Continue reading Archaeologists discover 2,000-year-old receipt carved in stone in Jerusalem

During an exploration of the magnificent Battifratta Cave in Italy, archaeologists were taken aback when they stumbled upon an unexpected treasure—a remarkably rare clay figurine depicting a female. What surprised them even more was the dating of the artifact, revealing its remarkable age of approximately 7,000 years. Situated near Poggio Nativo in Sabina, Italy, the Battifratta Cave is a geological marvel adorned with captivating stalactites … Continue reading 7,000-year-old Figurine Found In Italian Cave Shocks Archaeologists

Archaeologists excavating at the renowned ancient city of Pompeii have made a significant discovery, unearthing the remains of two individuals believed to have perished during the catastrophic volcanic eruption in 79 AD. Surprisingly, the official Pompeii archaeological site reports that these victims were actually killed by an accompanying earthquake that occurred simultaneously with the eruption, CNN reported. According to a recent press release, the tragic … Continue reading Archaeologists uncover two new Pompeii victims killed by earthquake

Researchers have made a significant discovery regarding an early Hebrew inscription found on a folded lead tablet in the vicinity of Mount Ebal near Nablus. The tablet, uncovered during an excavation in the 1980s, recently underwent x-ray tomographic measurements to unveil concealed text, the Jerusalem Post reported. Through epigraphic analysis of the data, scholars have identified a formulaic curse inscribed in a proto-alphabetic script that … Continue reading Ancient tablet found on Mount Ebal predates known Hebrew inscriptions

A significant discovery has been made by archaeologists in Germany as they unearthed a collection of grave goods inside a Celtic cremation tomb that dates back 2,300 years. Among the remarkable finds are a folded sword, possibly utilized in battle, and an exceptionally well-preserved pair of scissors, Live Science reported. The assortment of artifacts, which also includes a fragment of a shield, a razor, a … Continue reading 2,300-year-old scissors and ‘folded’ sword discovered in a Celtic cremation tomb in Germany