An archaeological salvage project in Veracruz, Mexico, has uncovered more than five centuries of the city’s urban development and everyday life. The project, led by the Veracruz City Council in…
Category: Archaeology
Aerial photographs indicate an enormous Avar-Era cemetery
An analysis of aerial photographs has led to the discovery of a previously unknown Avar-era cemetery on the outskirts of Tatabánya, Hungary. The site was first identified in April 2025…
Excavations reveal a vast Roman villa complex
Archaeologists from Inrap have revealed a vast Roman villa complex during excavations in Auxerre, France. The site was first recognised for its archaeological potential in the 19th century, but it…
Unprecedented Roman discovery in Ireland
Archaeologists have made an unprecedented Roman discovery during excavations at Drumanagh in north Dublin. Located on a coastal headland, Drumanagh is an Iron Age promontory fort with trace evidence of…
Exquisite marble sarcophagus unearthed near Caesarea
Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), working on behalf of the Caesarea Development Corporation, have unearthed an exquisitely sculptured marble sarcophagus near the coastal city of Caesarea, Israel. According…
Viking-Era boat burial uncovered on Senja
Archaeologists have uncovered a Viking-Era boat burial on the island of Senja in northern Norway. Senja was on the Viking world’s northern frontier, and although not mentioned often in the…
Secrets to crafting the Nebra Sky Disc revealed
Using a blend of forensic material analysis with experimental archaeology, researchers have successfully reconstructed the techniques and processes behind crafting the Nebra Sky Disc. The Nebra Sky Disc is a…
Royal tomb unearthed in Gordion could belong to King Midas’ family
Archaeologists from the Gordion Project have uncovered a Phrygian royal tomb, potentially belonging to a member of King Midas’ Family from the 8th century BC. Gordion was the capital city…
Bronze Age tombs reveal wealth from ancient trade
The discovery of three Bronze Age tombs at Dromolaxia-Vyzakia has shed light on ancient trade routes connecting Cyprus with the Aegean, Anatolia, Egypt, and the Near East. Dromolaxia-Vyzakia/Hala Sultan Tekke…
Dolphin mosaic discovery is part of an expansive Roman villa complex
Archaeologists from OÖ Landes-Kultur GmbH and the University of Salzburg have uncovered an expansive Roman villa complex on Reinberg hill in Thalheim bei Wels, Austria. The villa overlooked the ancient…
