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…
Category: Archaeology
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…
Melting ice reveals 6,000-year-old artefacts in Norwegian mountains
Melting ice in Norway’s highest mountains is revealing archaeological remains dating back as far as 6,000 years, providing new insights into prehistoric activity at high elevations. According to archaeologist Julian…
Bronze hand cannon offers rare evidence of early Korean firearms
Archaeologists in South Korea have authenticated a bronze hand cannon dating to the late Goryeo or early Joseon period, providing rare evidence for the early development of firearms on the…
Evidence of 15th-century fortified windmill unearthed in Poland
More than 300 archaeological features discovered on Windmill Hill in Puck could include rare fortifications linked to the Thirteen Years’ War Archaeologists excavating a hill near the historic town of…
