Archaeologists excavating the biblical site of Abel Beth Maacah in northern Israel have uncovered a rare Tetrarchic boundary stone, offering valuable insights into ancient land management under Roman rule. The…
Category: Archaeology
Statue found embedded in ancient wall at Philippi
Recent fire safety works at the ruins of Philippi have uncovered significant archaeological findings, including a public building with a statue embedded in its walls. Philippi was a prominent Greek…
Pre-Viking fragment from “one of Scandinavia’s most magnificent helmets” discovered in Lejre
An exceptionally rare fragment of a Pre-Viking helmet has been discovered in Lejre, Denmark. According to archaeologists, the fragment dates from the end of the 7th century to the middle…
Archaeologists uncover architectural elements from the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Archaeologists excavating at Deir el-Bahari in Luxor, Egypt, have uncovered architectural elements that once belonged to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, also known as…
Marble statue head unearthed at Taposiris Magna
A French archaeological mission, led by Dr. Joachim Le Bomin from the University of Lyon and the French Institute of Oriental Archaeology in Cairo, has unearthed a large marble head…
Excavations find major Roman pottery industry near Poole Harbour
Archaeologists from Wessex Archaeology have found evidence of a major Roman pottery industry near Poole Harbour in Dorset, southern England. Excavations are part of “The Moors at Arne” project, a…
Oldest known three-dimensional map discovered at the Ségognole 3 rock shelter
Archaeologists from the Mines Paris – PSL Centre of Geosciences, working in collaboration with experts from the University of Adelaide, have discovered what may be the world’s oldest three-dimensional map…
Groundbreaking study finds hidden Inca tunnel network over a mile in length
Archaeologists have announced the discovery of a Chinkana tunnel system (meaning “labyrinth”), stretching over 1,750 metres beneath the city of Cusco. Cusco served as the administrative, political, and military capital…
Remains of waka canoe found on Chatham Islands
The Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture & Heritage have announced the discovery of a waka canoe on the Chatham Islands. The Chatham Islands, also known as Rēkohu in Morior, and…
40,000-year-old stone tools reveals early human adaption to Rainforest environments
An international team, led by researchers from MNCN-CSIC and IPHES-CERCA, have discovered 40,000-year-old stone tools in the African equatorial rainforest, providing the first evidence of systematic human occupation in rainforest…
