Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Pompeiopolis in northern Turkey have uncovered approximately 105 square metres of a remarkably well-preserved Roman mosaic dating from the 4th century AD. The discovery…
Category: Archaeology
Previously unknown Turkic stone statue discovered near Lake Issyk-Kul
Archaeologists working in Kyrgyzstan have identified a previously undocumented stone statue dating to the Turkic period near the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul, adding a new artefact to the region’s rich…
3,000 years of Huttons Ambo’s history brought to light
Archaeologists excavating at Huttons Ambo have uncovered one of the most substantial medieval structures yet identified in the village, alongside a Bronze Age axe, a Viking-period weight and evidence of…
15,000-year-old cave art discovery could rewrite the story of Ireland’s first humans
Ancient cave art discovered in south-west Ireland could push back the earliest known human presence on the island by around 5,000 years, while raising the possibility that pioneering hunter-gatherers reached…
9,000-year-old copper workshop unearthed at ancient Çayönü settlement in Türkiye
Archaeologists excavating one of Southwest Asia’s most important Neolithic settlements have uncovered a 9,000-year-old workshop containing malachite, copper objects and evidence of organised production. A specialised production area dating back…
5,000-year-old necklace made from teeth discovered near Wrocław
Archaeologists excavating a prehistoric burial mound near Wrocław have discovered an extraordinary necklace made from 42 teeth alongside the skeleton of an adult man, stone weapons and human skull remains,…
Palace moat yields rare cavalry armour during real-life treasure hunt
What began as an unusual adventure for the young cast of an upcoming Polish film unexpectedly became a real-life encounter with history, when treasure hunters uncovered a rare fragment of…
9,000-year-old mining workshop unearthed at Çayönü Hill
Archaeologists excavating one of Türkiye’s most important Neolithic settlements have uncovered an approximately 9,000-year-old mining workshop, providing striking new evidence of specialised copper and malachite production in prehistoric communities. The…
Homeowner stumbles upon Denmark’s largest-ever Viking silver hoard
A homeowner preparing to build a new patio has accidentally uncovered the largest Viking silver treasure ever discovered in Denmark, revealing hundreds of objects that offer a remarkable glimpse into…
New study suggests Roman Neuenstadt was abandoned after two generations
Archaeological investigations at Neuenstadt am Kocher suggest the Roman settlement survived for only a few decades before growing instability along the empire’s frontier may have forced its inhabitants to leave.…
