The Paleolithic Era, also known as the Old Stone Age, spans a vast period of prehistory, beginning around 2.6 million years ago with the emergence of the first stone tools and ending approximately 10,000 years ago with the advent of agriculture and the transition to settled societies. This epoch represents a crucial stage in human … Read more
A new study published in PLOS ONE challenges traditional narratives surrounding the epic Battles of Himera, fought between the Greek city of Himera and the Carthaginian Empire. Researchers led by Katherine Reinberger of the University of Georgia leveraged the power of geochemistry to shed light on the composition of the opposing armies, uncovering discrepancies with … Read more
Recent excavations at Vindolanda, a Roman fort near Hadrian’s Wall in northern England, have unveiled a remarkable discovery. Archaeologists unearthed a beautifully carved sandstone slab depicting a naked horseman, sparking debate about its meaning and purpose. The intricately detailed relief, measuring just 160mm by 315mm, showcases a nude male figure holding a spear while standing … Read more
Deep beneath Jerusalem’s City of David, archaeologists have unearthed a remarkable artifact – a 2,000-year-old oil lamp unlike any found before in Israel. This unique discovery sheds light on ancient rituals and artistic styles, offering a glimpse into the lives of Jerusalem’s inhabitants during the Roman era. The lamp, crafted from bronze, depicts a single, … Read more
Construction of the Maya Train in Mexico has yielded another significant archaeological discovery – a funerary urn depicting the Maya corn god. This exciting find, made by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) along section 7 of the railway route, sheds light on ancient Maya beliefs and burial practices. The urn, identified as … Read more
Polish and Peruvian researchers have unearthed a unique burial ground in the Peruvian town of Barranca. The site, known for its pre-Columbian mounds, yielded the mummified remains of 22 individuals, primarily young children and newborns. The complex, consisting of four mounds, has intrigued archaeologists for decades. Its origins and purpose remained shrouded in mystery until … Read more
Archaeologists excavating the ancient Egyptian port of Berenice Troglodytica unearthed a 2nd-century AD statue of the Buddha. This bustling Roman-era trade hub, located on the Red Sea’s western shore, has long yielded treasures reflecting its diverse commercial connections. However, a Buddhist icon stands out as a unique artifact within this historical context. Berenice Troglodytica, founded … Read more
A team of archaeologists led by Professor Julian Thomas from the University of Manchester has unearthed new secrets about Arthur’s Stone, a renowned monument from the UK’s Stone Age. The imposing tomb, located in Herefordshire, England, has long captivated researchers and inspired literary creations like C.S. Lewis’s “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” This … Read more
Archaeologists at Pompeii have made a remarkable discovery: a unique tomb containing a partially mummified body. This find, located in the eastern Porta Sarno necropolis (not yet open to the public), sheds light on both burial practices and cultural life in the ill-fated Roman city. The tomb itself stands out with its vibrantly decorated facade … Read more
In a groundbreaking study published in the esteemed Journal of Archaeological Science, scholars from the University of Cambridge have shed light on a peculiar facet of Roman life: the utilization of ceramic pots as portable toilets, known colloquially as chamber pots. The research, conducted at a Roman villa dating back to the 5th century in … Read more