Archaeological analysis of two mosaic floor fragments discovered in Berat, Albania, has identified them as remnants of early Christian basilicas dating to Late Antiquity. The finds provide rare material evidence…
Category: Archaeology
Archaeologists find ancient evidence of “Lost World” beneath the North Sea
A vast prehistoric landscape now hidden beneath the North Sea may have supported forests and wildlife thousands of years earlier than scientists previously believed. New research suggests that Doggerland, a…
Ancient shipwrecks discovered near Libyan Port City of Ptolemais
Archaeologists from the University of Warsaw have uncovered the remains of several ancient shipwrecks near the historic port city of Ptolemais in northeastern Libya, shedding new light on maritime activity…
Archaeologists reveal new findings into the death of Princess Ulyania
Archaeologists in Russia have uncovered new evidence about the burial of Princess Ulyania of Uglich, challenging a long-standing historical claim that she died violently during the reign of Tsar Ivan…
Ancient Roman rite revealed by nail found in chest of Roman burial
Archaeologists excavating a newly uncovered section of Rome’s Ostiense Necropolis have discovered evidence of a mysterious funerary ritual: iron nails deliberately placed on the chests of the deceased. The unusual…
Archaeologists identify 1,000-year-old megalith in Central Sulawesi
Archaeologists in Indonesia have announced that a newly identified megalith in Central Sulawesi may date back around 1,000 years, adding to the region’s long-known tradition of ancient stone monuments. The…
Marble lion unearthed during excavations in Philippi
Archaeologists working at the ancient city of Philippi uncovered a series of significant finds during the 2025 summer excavation season, including a large marble lion sculpture and fragments of Latin…
Archaeologists reveal major hoard of Imperial Russian gold
Archaeologists from the Institute of Archaeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences have revealed a remarkable hoard of gold coins uncovered in 2025 in the historic town of Torzhok, in…
Archaeologists uncover evidence of Iron Age rituals at Germany’s Bruchhauser Steine
Archaeologists working at the Bruchhauser Steine hillfort in Germany’s Sauerland region have uncovered evidence that the dramatic rock formation served as a site for ritual practices more than 2,000 years…
Board game that pre-dates chess discovered in ancient burial mound
Archaeologists working in southern Russia have identified the remains of an ancient board game believed to be a distant precursor to chess, shedding new light on cultural connections between Mesopotamia…
