A remarkable discovery has come to light during an excavation in Maebashi City, Japan. Archaeologists at the Sosha Village East 03 archaeological site, prompted by the construction of a new factory, stumbled upon a hidden treasure trove – a cache of over 100,000 ancient coins. This unearthed collection transcends mere quantity. Among the coins are … Read more
Archaeologists in South Khorasan, Iran, have unearthed a remarkable structure unlike anything previously encountered in the region. The site, named Tappe Takhchar-Abad, dates back to the 6th century BC and boasts a unique, almost circular adobe building with six solid towers. Excavations in Khorasan, a largely unexplored region in eastern Iran, began in 2009 and … Read more
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
In recent years, archaeological research has unveiled intriguing evidence of permanent body modification practices among the Norse and Vikings of the Viking Age. Among the latest discoveries is the investigation into three Viking Age women from the Baltic Sea island of Gotland who underwent skull elongation, shedding new light on the fascinating tradition of body … 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
The Boker Tachtit archaeological excavation site in Israel’s central Negev desert offers a glimpse into one of the most significant events in human history: the migration of modern humans, Homo sapiens, from Africa into Eurasia and the subsequent decline of Neanderthal populations in the region. After nearly four decades since its initial excavation, researchers from … Read more