French archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery. Led by Pierre-Yves Milcent of the University of Toulouse Jean Jaurès, the team has been excavating near Gannat, in the south of the Allier department. Their efforts have yielded a massive fortified settlement dating back to around 800 BC, making it one of the largest of its kind … Read more
A lucky swing of a metal detector in Essex has unearthed a remarkable piece of history – a fragment of a 3,000-year-old gold torc. Found near Mistley on the banks of the River Stour, this exquisite artifact is the first of its kind ever declared treasure in the county. Torcs, twisted neck rings worn by … Read more
Archaeologists working on Ghagha Island, west of the capital city, have unearthed the remains of structures dating back a remarkable 8,500 years – the earliest ever found in the UAE. This exciting revelation, led by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), sheds new light on the region’s past and … Read more
Archaeologists have unearthed fragments of a marble statue depicting Roman Emperor Publius Aelius Traianus Hadrianus, also known as Hadrian. Alabanda, nestled within the boundaries of Doğanyurt village, boasts a rich history. Its name itself, derived from Carian words for “horse” (Ala) and “race” (Banda), hints at a vibrant past. Legend, as chronicled by Byzantine historian … Read more
Deep within a cave on the southern tip of Okinawa Island, Japan, a team of researchers has unearthed a remarkable discovery – what are believed to be the oldest fishing hooks ever found. This find, detailed in a new paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, challenges long-held beliefs about the timeline … Read more
An unexpected discovery in a field near Akçakoca, Turkey, has revealed a hidden piece of history. While plowing his land, a farmer named E. G. snagged his tractor on what he believed to be a large rock. Upon closer inspection, he realized it might be something more significant and alerted the authorities. Officials arriving at … Read more
Archaeologists with Inrap have unearthed a hidden necropolis, or burial ground, dating back to the 5th century AD in Sainte-Marie-aux-Chênes, northeastern France. This small rural cemetery, positioned alongside an ancient road, sheds light on the lives and deaths of those who resided in the area during Late Antiquity. The necropolis’s location hints at a strong … Read more
An astonishing discovery in an unassuming garden near Stirling, Scotland, has unearthed a 2,000-year-old Roman road, rewriting our understanding of the region’s history. Located just outside the city center, the cobbled path, believed to be built by General Julius Agricola’s forces in the 1st century AD, is being hailed as the most significant road ever … Read more
Construction workers in Afyon, western Turkey, stumbled upon a historical treasure during routine sewage works. The unearthed artifact is a one-meter tall statue, believed to be a depiction of the Greek god Apollo. The discovery happened near Sinanpaşa Mound within the Afyonkarahisar Sinanpaşa Municipality. Initial examinations revealed the statue to be broken, missing its head … Read more
A remarkable discovery in eastern Poland has shed light on the region’s ancient past. Archaeologists unearthed a copper axe, identified with the Trypillia culture, dating back to a period between the 4th and 3rd millennium BCE. This find, most likely the oldest copper artifact ever discovered in Poland, offers a glimpse into a time of … Read more