A newly deciphered Aramaic inscription has revealed that the underground Mithras Temple at Zerzevan Castle in southeastern Türkiye was symbolically sealed by early Christians around 1,700 years ago, providing rare…
Category: Archaeology
Ornate Bronze Age sword discovery was likely a ritual offering
A remarkably preserved bronze sword dating back around 2,700 years has been unearthed in a forest near Gdańsk, Poland, offering archaeologists a rare opportunity to investigate how prestigious weapons were…
Archaeologists discover ceremonial Tartessian bronze chariot
Archaeologists excavating the ancient Tartessian settlement of Casas del Turuñuelo have uncovered an exceptionally rare bronze ceremonial chariot dating to the 5th century BC, a discovery that is shedding new…
Roman shrine dedicated to Minerva discovered in ancient quarry
Archaeologists have uncovered a rare Roman rock-cut sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Minerva in an ancient quarry near Campos del Paraíso, offering new insights into religious life and industrial activity…
Ancient Egyptian tombs discovered at Jabal Al-Tair in Minya
Archaeologists working in Egypt’s Minya Governorate have uncovered two ancient tombs and a series of burials at Jabal Al-Tair, a discovery that is providing new insights into the development of…
Rare intact Roman sarcophagus unearthed in Croatia
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…
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…
