Archaeologists have uncovered an exceptionally rare late Roman sarcophagus dating to around 1,500 years ago during excavations in the coastal town of Cavtat, southern Croatia. The discovery was made at…
Category: Archaeology
Largest Roman bath complex in the Netherlands unearthed in Nijmegen
Archaeologists have uncovered the largest known Roman bath complex ever discovered in the Netherlands, shedding new light on the prosperity and longevity of Roman occupation in the ancient city of…
Ancient timber monument reveals earliest known solstice alignment in Stonehenge landscape
Archaeologists have uncovered a 5,000-year-old ceremonial monument near Stonehenge that appears to represent the earliest known solstice alignment in the area, suggesting prehistoric communities were marking the summer and winter…
Ancient ceremonial complex and rare sculpture uncovered in Veracruz
Archaeologists in Mexico have uncovered the remains of a pre-Hispanic ceremonial complex and a large carved stone monument in the state of Veracruz, revealing evidence of a previously unknown culture…
Monumental Roman villa with mosaics and marble statue unearthed after illegal excavation
An investigation into illegal excavation activity on the outskirts of Rome has led archaeologists to the discovery of a Roman imperial-period villa featuring elaborate mosaic floors, painted walls and a…
Lost Roman masterpieces discovered buried beneath ancient vineyard complex
Archaeologists have uncovered two remarkably well-preserved Roman marble statues dating back approximately 1,700 years during excavations near Binyamina in northern Israel. The sculptures, depicting prominent figures from the Greco-Roman world,…
Traces of Henry VIII’s lost Tudor palace found beneath school
Possible Tudor-era tunnels linked to King Henry VIII’s lost Palace of Beaulieu have been uncovered beneath the grounds of New Hall School in Chelmsford, shedding new light on one of…
11th-century sword discovery made in western Poland
An exceptionally well-preserved medieval sword dating to the 11th century has been recovered from the Warta River near the town of Wronki in western Poland, sparking excitement among archaeologists and…
Ancient nomadic routes and rock art revealed in major Kazakhstan discovery
Archaeologists in Kazakhstan have documented more than 1,200 ancient petroglyphs and uncovered a rare Turkic runic inscription in the Burkhansay Gorge, revealing thousands of years of human activity in the…
New discoveries during restoration of Otto the Great’s tomb
Archaeologists and conservators working inside Magdeburg Cathedral have revealed new insights into the ongoing restoration and investigation of the tomb of Emperor Otto the Great, one of medieval Europe’s most…
