Archaeological surveys in the Red Sea have revealed shipwrecks and submerged remains that provide new insights into Saudi Arabia’s maritime heritage and its connections with ancient civilisations. For thousands of…
Category: Archaeology
Mysterious heat-scarred shaft discovered at Hungarian castle
Archaeologists excavating the ruins of a medieval castle in western Hungary have uncovered an unusual stone-lined shaft showing evidence of intense heat, but its original purpose remains a mystery. The…
Vast Iron Age mining complex discovered deep inside Hallstatt salt mine
Archaeologists exploring the prehistoric salt mine at Hallstatt in Austria have discovered an extensive network of previously unknown Iron Age mining chambers stretching for at least 300 metres beneath the…
Rare 5,500-year-old trapezoidal burial monument discovered in Germany
Archaeologists in Germany have uncovered a rare 5,500-year-old trapezoidal burial monument containing human remains, adding to growing evidence of elaborate funerary traditions among Neolithic communities in Central Europe. The monumental…
Large Roman mosaic discovered at ancient Pompeiopolis in Turkey
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…
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,…
