The Black Death, an infamous epidemic that swept through Europe in the mid-14th century, remains one of history’s most devastating events, claiming an estimated 40 to 60% of the continent’s population. Its impact reverberated for centuries through subsequent waves of plague outbreaks, leaving a mark on societies and shaping historical narratives. While the Black Death’s … Read more
Excavations at Cavuştepe castle have unveiled fascinating insights into the burial practices of the ancient Urartians, revealing new information about their customs and traditions. Led by Professor Rafet Çavuşoğlu of Van Yüzüncü Yıl University’s Faculty of Letters Archaeology Department, the ongoing archaeological investigations have recently unearthed two new tombs from the Urartian period within the … Read more
Archaeologists from the University of Tehran have recently made a fascinating discovery in the Segzabad region of Qazvin province, central-west Iran. During their excavations in an ancient cemetery, under the guidance of Dr. Mustafa Deh Pahlavan, the team unearthed the remains of children dating back 3,000 years, shedding new light on the ancient inhabitants of … Read more
Archaeologists uncovering the ancient sanctuary of Tophet in Carthage have made a remarkable discovery, offering fresh insights into the religious practices of this historic civilization. Tunisia’s Ministry of Cultural Affairs recently revealed the findings in a news release, detailing the unearthing of five gold coins dating back to the 3rd century BC, alongside tombstones and … Read more
A team of researchers hailing from China, Canada, and the U.S. has recently made a remarkable discovery: mummified remains of a bird from the mid-Cretaceous period preserved in amber. This find, detailed in their paper published in Nature Communications, represents a significant milestone as it showcases the first instance of skeletal material alongside feathers encapsulated … Read more
A team of researchers from Japan and China has uncovered evidence of goose domestication in China dating back approximately 7,000 years. Their findings challenge previous notions about the timeline of bird domestication and suggest that geese may have been among the first birds to be domesticated. For years, the domestication of birds has been a … Read more
The recent discovery of an intact tomb dating back to the Punic period in Tarxien has unveiled a treasure trove of archaeological wonders, shedding new light on Malta’s ancient heritage. The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage (SCH) has revealed details of this remarkable find, including a complete skeleton and pottery remnants, discovered during excavation works in … Read more
The ancient coastal town of Assos in northwestern Turkey has unveiled another fascinating glimpse into its rich history with the recent discovery of an iron trident, believed to have been used for fishing, dating back to the 3rd or 4th century A.D. This remarkable find adds a new dimension to our understanding of ancient maritime … Read more
Archaeologists have recently unearthed a remarkable discovery at the funerary temple of King Amenhotep III in western Luxor, Egypt—a pair of colossal sphinx statues, each an impressive 26 feet in length. This momentous find, detailed in a statement from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, sheds new light on the ancient grandeur and artistic … Read more
New archaeological revelations from Guatemala are reshaping our understanding of ancient Maya societies, showcasing a narrative of active political reconfiguration rather than passive decline. Recent excavations at the Maya city of Ucanal in Guatemala have unveiled compelling evidence of deliberate political restructuring during the early ninth century AD, challenging conventional notions of societal collapse. Lead … Read more