Archaeologists in Faro, southern Portugal, have unearthed a captivating glimpse into the past with the discovery of three ancient burials dating back to the 5th or 6th century AD in the historic Roman city of Ossónoba. Ossónoba, with its roots tracing back to the 4th century B.C. when Phoenician settlers first arrived in the Western … Read more
Archaeologists in the Gomila area of Croatia’s Pelješac peninsula have made a remarkable discovery—a 2500-year-old Greek-Illyrian helmet. This find comes on the heels of a previous discovery by the same team in 2020, adding another layer of intrigue to the archaeological landscape of the region. The significance of this new discovery lies not only in … Read more
Archaeologists in Taiwan have unearthed a remarkable artifact that sheds light on the beliefs and practices of the island’s inhabitants 4,000 years ago. National Tsing Hua University researchers discovered a well-preserved pottery handle shaped like a cobra, with its head raised and hood flared in a striking pose. Unearthed at a sand dune site on … Read more
Spanish archaeologists, led by Dr. Mayte Mascorro and Dr. Esther Pons Melado from the University of Barcelona and the Ancient Near East Institute, unearthed a treasure trove of artifacts at the historic city of Al Bahnasa in Minya governorate. The excavations revealed a series of rock-cut tombs dating back to both the Ptolemaic period (305-30 … Read more
Sharjah’s archaeological landscape continues to unveil its secrets, with the recent discovery of a remarkable collection of silver coins in the Mleiha area. The Sharjah Archaeology Authority announced the find, dating back to the 3rd century BCE (Before Common Era), highlighting the region’s significant role in trade and cultural exchange during the pre-Islamic period. The … Read more
A groundbreaking discovery in Zambia has rewritten the history books when it comes to early human construction techniques. A recent paper published in the journal Nature details the unearthing of an ancient wooden structure at Kalambo Falls, dating back a staggering 476,000 years. This find pushes back the known timeline of deliberate wood use in … Read more
Archaeologists in Türkiye have unearthed a fascinating glimpse into daily life at the ancient city of Hadrianopolis. While excavating at the site in Eskipazar, Karabük province, the team led by Dr. Ersin Çelikbaş from Karabük University (KBÜ) stumbled upon a collection of 10 coins hidden within what appears to be a rudimentary piggy bank. Hadrianopolis, … Read more
For years, scientists have harbored the assumption that the genetic diversity of sheep sharply declined during the early stages of domestication. This theory stemmed from the observation that modern Eurasian sheep primarily belong to just two genetic lineages passed down through the mothers (mitochondrial DNA). However, a recent groundbreaking study published in journal Science Advances … Read more
A perplexing discovery in Hungary has left archaeologists scratching their heads. Unearthed during an excavation at the Zamárdi-Kútvölgyi-dűlő dig site, a pit dating back to the Roman era (approximately 1,500 years ago) contained an unusual combination of skeletons – a lynx nestled beneath four dogs. The research team, led by the Institute of Archaeology, HUN-REN … Read more
An exciting discovery in northern Poland has shed light on the lives and customs of the Goths, a Germanic people who played a significant role in European history. Archaeologists working in Wda Landscape Park, near the village of Stara Rzeka, have unearthed a vast 2,000-year-old Goth burial site brimming with precious artifacts. The extensive cemetery, … Read more