Archaeologists have conducted a study of an Early Neolithic burial near Lake Baikal, revealing a miniature stone fish among a collection of grave goods dating from approximately 7,600 years ago.…
Category: Archaeology
Rare Moche ritual artefacts discovered in Peru’s Chicama Valley
Archaeologists excavating an ancient ceremonial complex in northern Peru have discovered ulluchu seeds, ten painted clay faces and unusual ceramics associated with ritual practices of the Moche culture. The discoveries…
Archaeologists uncover major early medieval monastery in Scotland
Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of a major early medieval monastery on the Isle of Lismore in western Scotland, revealing a wealthy ecclesiastical centre with evidence of high-status craftsmanship and precious-metal…
Archaeologists uncover colossal statues of Ramses II in Egypt
Archaeologists conducting rescue excavations in the village of Behbeit El-Hagar, in Egypt’s Gharbia Governorate, have uncovered the remains of two colossal royal statues, believed to depict Pharaoh Ramses II. The…
Archaeologists uncover new buildings at lost royal palace of Otto the Great
Archaeologists have discovered a previously unknown 10th-century stone building during excavations at the lost Ottonian royal palace of Helfta near Lutherstadt Eisleben in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The discovery was made during…
Study reveals declining inequality in Bronze Age city of Mohenjo-daro
A new study suggests that economic inequality declined as the Bronze Age city of Mohenjo-daro developed, challenging the assumption that urbanisation inevitably led to greater social inequality. Located in present-day…
Geophysical survey reveals possible hidden chambers in Italy’s Cave of Venuses
A geophysical survey of the Grotta delle Veneri (Cave of Venuses) in southern Italy has identified possible hidden cavities that may connect to the existing prehistoric cave system. The Grotta…
3,000-year-old bronze sword discovered in submerged settlement in Italy
Underwater archaeologists have discovered a 3,000-year-old bronze sword during excavations of a submerged Bronze Age settlement in Lake Mezzano, Italy. The sword was discovered along the southern shore of the…
Underwater archaeologists discover seal ring depicting the Lighthouse of Alexandria
Underwater archaeologists excavating the Eastern Harbour of Alexandria have discovered a bronze seal ring depicting the Lighthouse of Alexandria. The discovery was made by a joint archaeological mission from the…
Rare early medieval boat burial discovered in Poland
Archaeologists from the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnology of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IAE PAN) have discovered a rare early medieval boat burial during excavations at Chodlik in eastern…
