In Livorno, Italy, archaeologists are unraveling an intriguing mystery that began with a remarkable discovery, CNN reported. During a hike in a cleared section of a Tuscan forest northeast of Livorno, a member of the Livorno Paleontological Archaeological Group stumbled upon a few glimmering coins in the soil in November 2021. As the team conducted a closer examination and began excavation work, they were astonished … Continue reading Buried treasure, including nearly 200 Roman coins, found in Italy

In a groundbreaking revelation, archaeologists from the University of Oxford’s School of Archaeology have uncovered three previously unknown Roman fortified camps in northern Arabia. This remarkable discovery was made through a remote sensing survey utilizing satellite imagery. The findings suggest the existence of an “undocumented military campaign” that traversed southeast Jordan and extended into Saudi Arabia. Dr. Michael Fradley, the lead researcher, confidently stated that … Continue reading Newly Discovered Roman Fortified Camps Found in Northern Arabia

A remarkable find has emerged near a Viking fortress site in north-west Denmark, as nearly 300 silver coins believed to be more than a millennium old have been unearthed. The discovery, made by a young girl who was metal-detecting in a nearby cornfield last autumn, has captivated experts and sparked excitement. Lars Christian Norbach, the director of the esteemed North Jutland Museum, expressed the rarity … Continue reading Denmark Unveils Staggering Discovery: Ancient Viking Coins Preserved for a Millennium

The Italian Ministry of Culture has announced the discovery of an ancient Nabataean temple with marble altars in the gulf of Pozzuoli, outside Naples, in Campania, Italy. The Nabataean population was known for their settlements in the desert areas of the Arabian Peninsula, The Art Newspaper reported. About 2,000 years ago, they established a settlement in Pozzuoli, building up the largest commercial port in the … Continue reading Underwater Nabataean temple discovered in major archaeological find in Italy

In the most recent discovery dating back to pre-Inca times, Peruvian archaeologists uncovered a mummy over 1,000 years old on the outskirts of the modern capital on Monday. The mummy, believed to be that of an adolescent, was discovered in an underground tomb wrapped in a funerary bundle alongside ceramics and rope, including fragments of skin and hair, Yahoo News reported. According to Yomira Huaman, … Continue reading Archaeologists in Peru find adolescent mummy wrapped in bundle

Underneath the well-trodden pavements of the French capital lies centuries of history, including the catacombs and remnants of civilizations from the past. Recently, scientists made a surprising discovery just three meters beneath the surface in the heart of Paris – 50 graves that had previously remained undisturbed, located in close proximity to a popular metro stop. Despite numerous construction projects and the construction of the … Continue reading Archaeologists uncover ancient necropolis near Paris metro

The Tartessos civilization, which thrived in southern Spain some 3,000 years ago and has been linked to the mythical city of Atlantis, has had its first known sculptures of human figures revealed by archaeologists. The five reliefs of human faces, discovered at the ancient Tartessian site of Casas del Turuñuelo, are believed to be depictions of gods and warriors, Vice news reported. This Bronze Age … Continue reading Archaeologists Uncover the Ancient Gods of a Lost Civilization

Culture ministry officials announced on Saturday that excavations in southern Italy have revealed terracotta bullheads and a figurine of the Greek god Eros riding a dolphin, shedding new light on the religious practices of an ancient city. This is the first discovery of artifacts from a sanctuary in the ancient Greek city of Paestum, dating back to the 5th century B.C. Paestum, renowned for its … Continue reading Archeologists in Italy unearth ancient dolphin statuette

The recent discovery of two silver coins from the Roman Empire on a remote island in the Baltic Sea, located halfway between Sweden and Estonia, has left archaeologists both baffled and excited. The discovery was made by a team of archaeologists from Södertörn University in Stockholm, who found the coins using metal detectors in March, Live Science reported. The coins were discovered at a beach … Continue reading Mystery of Roman coins discovered on shipwreck island has archaeologists baffled

This week, archaeologists have reported the unearthing of a stone scoreboard utilized in an ancient ball game similar to soccer at the renowned Mayan Chichen Itza archaeological site in Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula. The circular artifact measures slightly more than 32 centimeters (12.6 inches) in diameter and weighs approximately 40 kilograms (88 pounds), CNN reported. It features hieroglyphic text encircling two players positioned alongside a ball, … Continue reading Archaeologists discover 1,000-year-old Mayan scoreboard in Mexico

During an excavation of a villa that was used by ancient Roman emperors in Italy, archaeologists stumbled upon a surprising discovery: two mosaics portraying the Greek mythological figure, Medusa. T his legendary character was known for her hair made of snakes and her ability to petrify people with her gaze, Live Science reported. The circular room where the team found the mosaics is located in … Continue reading Mysterious mosaics depicting Medusa uncovered at 2nd-century Roman villa

According to experts, concerns arose after Mexican officials spotted signs of life on one of the accidental mummies featured in a traveling exhibit. The collection, known as the Mummies of Guanajuato, is composed of mummies from the 1800s that were inadvertently preserved after being buried in mineral-rich soil in crypts in Guanajuato, Mexico. The cause of the mummification remains a mystery, with some attributing it … Continue reading Signs of life in mummy exhibit in Mexico have experts worried for those who get close

Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) stated that the Manhattan Antiquities Trafficking Unit has recovered a missing Olmec sculpture in New York, which will be returned to Mexico. The sculpture, known as Monument 9 of Chalcatzingo, was originally from an archaeological site in Mexico’s central highlands, and measures approximately six feet tall, five feet wide, and weighs around one ton. According to Mario … Continue reading Olmec Sculpture Will Return to Mexico

The French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research announced on April 4 that as archaeologists excavated an area in La Chapelle-des-Fougeretz, a small city near Rennes, traces of the Roman empire’s past rule over western France were uncovered. Empty tombs, a ditch that once held devoted offerings, and other vestiges of faded glory were found, with the skeletons long since dissolved and the offerings deteriorated, … Continue reading France uncovers ancient Roman sanctuary and adjacent burial site dating back 2,000 years.

A tomb containing numerous amber and carnelian beads as well as gold pendants has been unearthed by archaeologists at Metsamor, an ancient necropolis located in Armenia. The burial is believed to date back to the late Bronze Age, specifically between 1,300 and 1,200 B.C.E. The tomb also contained the remains of both a male and female, who were buried simultaneously. “Their death is a mystery … Continue reading Archaeologists in Armenia Just Unearthed an Ancient ‘Golden Tomb’ Filled With Jewelry and Artifacts

Archaeologists have uncovered a complex of kilns dating back to the Middle Bronze Age, around 3,800 years ago, in the ancient city of Yavneh. The discovery made last year supports the view that Yavneh was a major center for pottery production that spanned several centuries and cultures, including the Canaanites, Samaritans, Christians, Jews, and Muslims. However, some of the kilns contained surprising items that researchers … Continue reading Strange Ancient Burials Found in Southern Israel

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