Deep beneath the rolling hills of Marliens, France, a team of archaeologists from the French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP) has stumbled upon a remarkable discovery – a prehistoric monument unlike anything ever seen before. The excavation, conducted prior to the expansion of a gravel pit, unearthed a complex of structures spanning millennia. … Read more
Deep in the southern Israeli city of Eilat, where the Red Sea meets the horizon, archaeologists have unearthed a remarkable window into the ancient past. Buried beneath layers of time lies a 7,500-year-old cemetery and sanctuary complex dedicated to the goddess Asherah, a significant deity in the pantheon of ancient Canaanite and Israelite cultures. The … Read more
Archaeologists from the University of Aberdeen has stumbled upon a remarkable discovery – a Pictish symbol stone – near the site of the legendary Battle of Nechtansmere. This exciting find sheds new light on the Picts, an ancient civilization that inhabited Scotland, and potentially deepens our understanding of this pivotal battle. The newly discovered stone … Read more
Archaeologists in southeastern Turkey have unearthed a captivating discovery at the Sayburç archaeological site – a detailed relief carving dating back to the Pre-Pottery Neolithic period, estimated to be around 11,000 years old. This remarkable find, located in one of the “Taş Tepeler” (meaning “stone mounds”) near Şanlıurfa, sheds light on the symbolism and belief … Read more
A grisly discovery at Knobb’s Farm in Somersham, Cambridgeshire, has shed light on a brutal chapter of Roman history. Excavations of a late Roman cemetery unearthed a significant number of decapitated bodies, suggesting a rise in executions during this turbulent period. Archaeologists uncovered a total of 52 graves, with a staggering 17 individuals bearing the … Read more
An exciting discovery has emerged from ongoing excavations at the Ani Archaeological Site in eastern Turkey. Archaeologists working at the bathhouse – a structure with a fascinating historical connection – have unearthed a stone tub, hinting at a practice far ahead of its time. Ani, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was once a thriving medieval … Read more
Archaeologists working in San Giorgio Bigarello, near Mantua, stumbled upon a vast necropolis dating back approximately 5,000 years. The sheer scale of this find – 22 tombs unearthed so far – has surprised researchers. This unexpected number of burials, coupled with the quality of artifacts discovered within them, promises valuable insights into the lives of … Read more
Archaeologists, conducting excavations for a residential building, stumbled upon seven Christian tombs dating back to the Viking Age, specifically the late 10th century. These tombs represent the earliest evidence of Christianity in Sigtuna, potentially belonging to the city’s first generation of Christian converts. “What is unique is that several of the people are buried in … Read more
Researchers from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) meticulously analyzed sheep remains from the Cueva de El Toro cave in Malaga, Spain, dating back approximately 7,200 years. The findings unveil a surprising level of complexity in herding practices, far exceeding what was previously believed. This discovery sheds light on the adaptability and resourcefulness of early … Read more
Archaeologists, during excavations in Leang Panninge cave on the island of Sulawesi, unearthed the remarkably well-preserved skeleton of a 7,200-year-old female hunter-gatherer. DNA analysis of this skeleton, nicknamed Besse, reveals a genetic makeup unlike any other early human remains ever found. The significance of this discovery lies in challenging long-held theories about human migration patterns … Read more