Archaeologists have uncovered a stone wall in a forest in southern Calabria, Italy, used by the Roman army during the conflict against Spartacus and his slave revolt in 71 BC. This structure, part of a defensive system built by General Marcus Licinius Crassus, extends over 3 km in the Dossone della Melia forest. Local environmentalists alerted researchers to its existence, leading to advanced radar and … Continue reading Archaeologists find site of epic clash between Spartacus and Roman army

Archaeologists conducting a survey at the Attingham Estate in Shropshire, England, have uncovered evidence of two previously unknown ancient Roman villas buried underground. The estate, spanning 1,600 hectares and managed by the National Trust, hosted a pioneering geophysical survey, the largest ever undertaken by the trust. This non-invasive scanning revealed several archaeological features, including what appear to be Roman villas and a roadside cemetery, Newsweek … Continue reading Roman Villas Fund Hidden Underground in ‘Fascinating’ Discovery

Peruvian archaeologists have unearthed a 400-year-old temple buried beneath a dune in Lambayeque, Peru, as part of the Proyecto Paisajes Culturales de Ucupe-Valle de Zaña. According to Luis Muro, the lead archaeologist, while awaiting radiocarbon dating for confirmation, initial evidence suggests the temple is likely part of a religious tradition from that period on Peru’s northern coast. The temple features adobe walls forming a theater-like … Continue reading Peruvian team discovers 4,000-year-old temple under dune

Archaeologists from Innsbruck University, conducting excavations at a church site in southern Austria, have uncovered a significant find—a marble shrine housing a relic possibly linked to Moses receiving the Ten Commandments. The discovery, made under an altar inside a chapel atop Burgbichl hill in Irschen, includes a 1,500-year-old ivory box adorned with Christian motifs. This rare find, one of about 40 known globally, features depictions … Continue reading Archaeologists discover ancient relic believed to be tied to Moses and the Ten Commandments

Archaeologists have uncovered a vast burial site in Egypt dubbed the new ‘City of the Dead’, containing over 300 tombs near the ancient city of Aswan. Established over 4,500 years ago as a crucial trade, quarrying, and military hub, Aswan’s inhabitants’ lives have long been shrouded in mystery. Over the course of five years, researchers have excavated 36 tombs that were reused for nearly 900 … Continue reading Hidden ‘City of the Dead’ with more than 300 tombs that contain mummified families is discovered in Egypt

A recent discovery in Israel may support the biblical account of an angel of the Lord wiping out 185,000 Assyrian soldiers, claims independent scholar Stephen Compton. Specializing in Near Eastern archaeology, Compton used modern mapping techniques to identify what he believes are ancient Assyrian military camps from around 700 B.C. This discovery, supported by Assyrian texts, Greek histories, and the Hebrew Bible, could validate the … Continue reading Newly found Assyrian camp supports epic biblical account, expert says

U.S. presidents, including George Washington, have a history of enjoying fine food and wine. Recent archaeological discoveries at Washington’s Mount Vernon plantation, now a museum, provide more insight into his tastes. Archaeologists uncovered dozens of 18th-century glass bottles in storage pits beneath the estate cellar, 29 of which were intact and packed with preserved cherries and berries. These bottles, typical of the mid-18th century, are … Continue reading Archaeologists Find 29 Bottles of Cherries and Berries at George Washington’s Mount Vernon

British archaeologists from Bournemouth University made a significant discovery recently, uncovering medieval gravestones during an exploration near an ancient shipwreck. The announcement, detailed in a press release last Friday, revealed that the Purbeck marble slabs had been resting on the seabed of Studland Bay, off Dorset’s coast, for about 800 years. These artifacts were part of the cargo of England’s oldest historic shipwreck, which sank … Continue reading Archaeologists make deathly discovery at bottom of 800-year-old shipwreck

A “once-in-a-decade” archaeological site has been uncovered in the United Kingdom at the Calthorpe Gardens residential development near Banbury, southern England. The excavation, conducted ahead of new home construction, revealed artifacts dating back to the Mesolithic period (10000 B.C. to 4000 B.C.), including flint tools. Additionally, researchers found remains of a small settlement from the Late Bronze Age to Middle/Late Iron Age and an Anglo-Saxon … Continue reading Archaeologists Unearth 19,000 Artifacts at ‘Once-in-a-Decade’ Site

The Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, has long fascinated people, often leading to speculation about alien involvement. However, archeologists faced limitations in exploring certain sections of the 4,500-year-old structure, with some areas being too small for humans. In 1993, a mysterious “blocking stone” in the Queen’s Chamber was discovered, but the technology to explore it properly was lacking. … Continue reading Robot captures never-before-seen footage uncovering secrets from inside Great Pyramid of Giza

Archaeologists discovered a collection of medieval game pieces, including a well-preserved knight chess piece, at a forgotten castle in southern Germany. The finds, dating from the 11th to 12th centuries AD, also include other gaming pieces and dice. Chess, introduced to Europe over a millennium ago, rarely yields such well-preserved pieces from its early years. An international team from the German Archaeological Institute (DAI), the … Continue reading Archaeologists Unearthed a 1000-year-old Medieval Game Collection in a Castle in Southern Germany

Recent archaeological excavations in Israel have uncovered early Christian art from around 1,500 years ago in an ancient Byzantine-era church in Rahat, located in the northern Negev Desert. The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced the discovery, noting that the wall art, primarily depicting boats, was likely created by pilgrims arriving from Gaza in the sixth century. These drawings symbolize the pilgrims’ journey to the Holy … Continue reading Archaeologists surprised by ‘intriguing’ art drawn by Christian pilgrims 1,500 years ago

Experts believe a newly discovered 8-square metre room in Pompeii may have served as a shrine or space for rituals and storing sacred objects. The room, with its rare blue-painted walls, features female figures symbolizing the four seasons and allegories of agriculture and pastoralism. The site also contained construction materials, a pile of oyster shells likely used in plaster mixes, fifteen transport amphorae, and a … Continue reading Pompeii archaeologists uncover incredibly rare blue room

Israeli researchers at Jerusalem’s City of David archeological site have uncovered a remarkably well-preserved 2,300-year-old gold ring from the Hellenistic period. The ring, made of gold and set with a red stone, likely a garnet, shows no signs of rust or weathering. Tehiya Gangate, an excavation team member, discovered the ring, creating much excitement among her colleagues. The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced that the … Continue reading Israeli excavators discover 2,300-year-old gold ring at City of David site

Archaeologists recently unearthed 600-year-old treasures at Verkių Regional Park in Vilnius, Lithuania. The National Museum of Lithuania announced on May 15 that excavations revealed two medieval burials dating back to the 13th to 14th centuries. This follows a 2008 discovery of a dozen graves and artifacts from the same period, though the full extent of the medieval cemetery remained unclear until now. One grave contained … Continue reading 600-year-old crown found in treasure-filled burial at park in Lithuania

Archaeologists in Colonial Williamsburg have made a significant discovery, uncovering the remains of barracks and various artifacts dating back to the Revolutionary War. Historical documents and maps from the 18th century provided clues about military housing near the current visitor center location in eastern Virginia. Excavations last year revealed bricks used in the construction of the barracks between 1776 and 1777. This period coincided with … Continue reading Revolutionary War barracks burned by the British discovered in Colonial Williamsburg

Archaeologists working on a major road development in the Cotswolds believe they have discovered a trove of Roman artifacts along the A417 route. The site has yielded artifacts dating back as far as 12,000 years, including pieces from the Neolithic period. Among the finds are a rare cupid figurine, a Roman nail cleaner, pottery, coins, and jewelry. These items were showcased at a public event … Continue reading Archaeologists discover ancient Roman artifacts in UK

Archaeologists have made a fascinating discovery at an ancient Egyptian cemetery near the Giza pyramid complex. Utilizing ground-penetrating radar (GPR) and electrical resistivity tomography (ERT), experts uncovered a mysterious underground anomaly. This discovery, detailed in a study published in Archaeological Prospection, suggests the presence of previously unknown archaeological remains. The research, led by a collaborative team from Higashi Nippon International University, Tohoku University, and the … Continue reading Archaeologists Discover a Mysterious Hidden Structure Near the Giza Pyramids

Workers in Dijon’s city center uncovered a surprising historical treasure while renovating a square as part of a redevelopment project. Instead of the expected layers of dirt, they found sections of ancient stone just beneath the surface. Archaeologists from the Institut National de Recherches Archéologiques Préventives discovered a line of ancient buildings, dating back to the 11th century, with walls measuring 10 to 15 feet … Continue reading Stone workshops used by craftsmen in the Middle Ages found in France

Archaeologists in southern Croatia have uncovered a significant find—an ancient Greek helmet—offering insights into the Illyrians, a tribal people from the eastern Adriatic and the Balkans. Led by Hrvoje Potrebica from the University of Zagreb, the team discovered the helmet along with other artifacts near the village of Zakotorac on the Peljesac peninsula. Dating back to the 5th or 6th century BC, the helmet suggests … Continue reading Archaeologists unearth Greek helmet

Archaeologists in England unearthed a remarkable discovery—an enigmatic lump of purple substance that would have been more valuable than gold during Roman times. The find occurred during a prolonged investigation of Roman artifacts in Carlisle, England, led by Wardell Armstrong, a U.K.-based environmental and engineering company. The substance was discovered amidst the remains of a third-century Roman bathhouse during a 2023 excavation. Tests conducted by … Continue reading “Incredibly rare” ancient purple dye that was once worth more than gold found in U.K.

Archaeologists in eastern China have uncovered a remarkable 2,200-year-old tomb believed to potentially belong to an emperor of the Chu state, a significant figure during a pivotal period in Chinese history. The Chu state was part of the seven Warring States, whose eventual unification marked the beginning of modern China. The tomb was discovered at the Wuwangdun archaeological site, where previous excavations revealed a vast … Continue reading Lavish 2,200-year-old tomb of Chinese emperor unearthed

The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society has made a significant discovery, locating the wreckage of the Adella Shores, a wooden steamship that vanished in Lake Superior in 1909. After 115 years of mystery, the ship was found more than 40 miles northwest of Whitefish Point, resting in over 650 feet of water. Using advanced marine sonic technology, Darryl Ertel and his brother identified the ship’s … Continue reading Wooden steamship that sank in 1909 discovered in Lake Superior

During a routine excavation led by the APSARA National Authority (ANA), archaeologists unearthed an unexpected treasure trove of over 100 sandstone sculptures. The excavation, carried out by the ANA’s Department of Preservation and Archaeology at the Ta Prohm Temple’s third enclosure, aimed to clear soil buildup from the temple’s south side. Ta Prohm, renowned for its picturesque blend of towering trees and ancient stones, is … Continue reading Sculptures Discovered at Khmer Temple in Cambodia

Swedish archaeologists made an exciting discovery during an archaeological dig on the Swedish island of Visingsö: a 12th-century grave containing buried treasure. The Jönköping County Museum revealed the find in a press release translated from Swedish to English on March 27. The excavation of an old church unearthed the grave, where coins dating between 1150 and 1180 were found alongside the remains of a man … Continue reading Archaeologists uncover 850-year-old treasure in ancient grave: ‘Sensational find’