Archaeologists from the Lublin Voivodeship Conservator of Monuments have uncovered traces of Lublin’s pre-war Jewish district during construction works at Zamkowa and Podwale streets. During the 16th century, Lublin was…
Category: Archaeology
Roman phallus found at frontier fortress
Excavations at Vindolanda near Hadrian’s Wall have unearthed a miniature phallus pendant. Vindolanda, meaning “white field” or “white moor,” was a Roman auxiliary fort guarding the Stanegate road just south…
Ancient underground chamber discovery in Cnoc Ard
A construction project in Cnoc Ard (Knockaird) on the Isle of Lewis has revealed a stone-built underground chamber, later identified by archaeologists as a Late Iron Age souterrain. Souterrain, derived…
Elite woman found remarkably preserved
Archaeologists from the Caral Archaeological Zone (ZAC), led by Dr. Ruth Shady Solís from the Ministry of Culture, have discovered a well-preserved burial at the Áspero archaeological site in Barranca…
Treasures of the Alanian culture found in Alkhan-Kala necropolis
Archaeologists have discovered an intact burial mound containing the tomb of an Alanian elite during excavations at Alkhan-Kala west of Grozny, Chechnya. The Alani were an Iranic-speaking, nomadic pastoralist people…
Significant archaeological discoveries near Inverness
Archaeologists have made several major discoveries at the site of the upcoming Old Petty Championship Golf Course at Cabot Highlands, near Inverness, Scotland. A study led by Avon Archaeology Highland…
Archaeologists find UAE’s first major Iron Age necropolis
The Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi has announced the discovery of the first major Iron Age necropolis in the United Arab Emirates. The necropolis was discovered by…
Ramses III inscription discovered in Jordan’s Wadi Rum
Jordan’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced the discovery of an inscription bearing the seal of Ramses III in the Wadi Rum Reserve, Jordan. Usermaatre Meryamun Ramesses III, the…
Prince’s royal tomb discovered in Saqqara
An archaeological mission led by Dr. Zahi Hawass has discovered the tomb of Prince Waser-If-Re, the son of King Userkaf, founder of Egypt’s Fifth Dynasty. Located 40 km southwest of…
Ancient Egyptian settlement discovered near Alexandria
Archaeologists excavating at Kom el-Nugus west of Alexandria have discovered the remains of a New Kingdom settlement. Kom el-Nugus is situated on a ridge surrounded by modern developments between the…
