Archaeologists from Arkeologerna, part of the State Historical Museums (SHM), have discovered a time capsule of prehistoric treasures in a bog outside Järna in Gerstaberg. The finds date from around…
Category: Archaeology
Evidence indicates that early humans braved Britain’s Ice Age
Archaeologists from the University of Cambridge have uncovered evidence that early humans not only lived in Britain more than 700,000 years ago, but braved Britain’s Ice Age 440,000 years ago.…
Rare ceramic discovery from time of the Castilian conquest
Archaeologists have unearthed a rare intact vessel from the time of the Castilian conquest during excavations in Tijarafe, located in the northwest of La Palma. La Palma is the most…
Conjoined toad figurine among new discoveries at Vichama
Vichama is a 3,800-year-old agricultural and fishing settlement in the Végueta district of Huaura, Peru. Rising on a raised terrace just 1.5 kilometers from the coast, the site extends across…
“House of the Dead” unearthed at Çatalhöyük
Çatalhöyük is an ancient proto city from the Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods, located on the edge of the Konya Plain near the present-day city of Konya in Turkey. The site…
Warrior vessel discovered in ancient solar observatory
Archaeologists have discovered a sculptural vessel depicting warriors in combat at the ancient Chankillo Archaeoastronomical Complex. The Chankillo Archaeoastronomical Complex is a prehistoric site constructed by the Casma/Sechin culture, located…
Ancient Indian coins unearthed near Suzdal sheds light on early trade links
Archaeologists working in Russia’s Vladimir region have made a remarkable discovery that could reshape our understanding of early medieval trade networks. Excavations by the Institute of Archaeology of the Russian…
Funnel axe discovery could have origins in outer space
A rare funnel-shaped axe discovered in Borneo could have origins in outer space according to experts. The discovery was made near Paau Village in the island’s northern territory of Kalimantan…
Largest Bronze Age hoard in Upper Lusatia unearthed in Saxony
Archaeologists in eastern Germany have uncovered the largest Bronze Age hoard ever found in Upper Lusatia and the second largest in all of Saxony. The hoard was discovered in the…
Mausoleum discovery is inspired by tomb of Augustus
Excavations at Saint-Romain-en-Gal near Lyon have revealed a mausoleum inspired by the monumental tomb of Augustus in Rome. According to experts, the circular structure, which spans 15 metres in diameter…
