Archaeologists from Cotswold Archaeology stumbled upon a rare medieval bone flute, a testament to the musicality of past residents. The instrument, known as a fipple flute, was found within a rectangular enclosure surrounded by a ditch. Dating of pottery fragments in the layer where it resided suggests the flute originated sometime between the 12th and … Read more
Archaeologists working in sacrificial pit number 8 have unearthed a colossal bronze beast, dwarfing all previously found animal statues at the site. Standing tall at roughly one meter (3.3 feet) and weighing a hefty 150 kilograms (330 lbs), this awe-inspiring creature stands in stark contrast to the smaller bronze animals, typically ranging from 20 to … Read more
An archaeological mystery has unfolded in Karnataka, India, with the discovery of a desecrated temple and a priceless statue of the Hindu god Vishnumurthy (also known as Lord Vishnu and Janardhana) discarded in a well. Vishnumurthy, a revered deity in Hinduism, represents the supreme guardian of the universe, the master of reality, and the protector … Read more
Ongoing excavations in the village of Kayalıpınar, located in Turkey’s Sivas province, have unearthed a treasure trove of artifacts, including a discovery that could significantly alter our understanding of the Hittite world. The Hittites, renowned for their military prowess and diplomatic skill, dominated Anatolia from roughly 1600 to 1180 BC. One of their most prominent … Read more
In a serendipitous twist of fate amidst an oil drilling venture along the banks of the Karun River in Ahvaz, the capital city of Iran’s Khuzestan province, lies an extraordinary archaeological revelation—a vast ancient cemetery adorned with urn-like tombs. Unveiled unintentionally during the course of the drilling project, this necropolis offers a tantalizing glimpse into … Read more
Archaeologists from Sapienza University of Rome, delving into the depths of the Battifratta cave nestled within the rugged terrain near Poggio Nativo in the Sabina region of Lazio, Italy, unearthed a remarkable find—a clay figurine bearing distinctly female features. Dating back approximately 7000 years to the Neolithic period, this artifact offers a glimpse into the … Read more
In the quiet village of Tripi, nestled amid the Nebrodi and Peloritani mountains in northeastern Sicily, lies a remarkable archaeological discovery that has unveiled a piece of ancient history. Archaeologists have unearthed the ruins of an imposing stoa, a long portico, dating back to the Greco-Roman period. These ruins, with their characteristic stone blocks and … Read more
A new study, led by researchers from Bar-Ilan University, Ono Academic College, The University of Tulsa, and the Israel Antiquities Authority, presents a 1.5 million-year-old human vertebra discovered in Israel’s Jordan Valley. According to the research published today (Wednesday, February 2) in the journal Scientific Reports, ancient human migration from Africa to Eurasia was not a … Read more
Four years of meticulous excavation in the Moravian city of Perov, Czech Republic, have yielded a treasure trove of archaeological finds, rewriting our understanding of the region’s prehistoric past. Led by the Olomouc Archaeological Centre, the project, initiated in anticipation of highway construction, has concluded, leaving behind a legacy of over 4,700 unearthed objects and … Read more
Archaeological excavations in eastern Turkey have yielded exciting discoveries that cast new light on the Urartian civilization. The dig site, located within the ruins of Körzüt Castle in the Muradiye district of Van province, has unearthed a second temple believed to be built by King Menua himself, alongside a chamber tomb and various artifacts. Körzüt … Read more