Archaeologists excavating a cave in northwestern Türkiye have discovered around 25 limestone turtle figurines dating back as far as 14,500 BC, providing rare evidence of ritual practices among prehistoric communities…
Category: Archaeology
Roman villa unearthed after farmer finds mosaic in Türkiye
A farmer planting saplings in eastern Türkiye has inadvertently led archaeologists to a sprawling Roman-era villa complex containing an enormous mosaic, a bathhouse, a church, a grain store and a…
Roman-Era treasure? Coin, bracelet and spearhead discovered near Miejsce
A weekend search of farmland near the village of Miejsce in Poland has produced an extraordinary collection of archaeological finds, including a Roman silver coin, a bronze bracelet, a spearhead,…
New discoveries at Tel Abu Saify strengthen evidence for lost Pharaonic city of Msen
New archaeological discoveries at Tel Abu Saify in Qantara East have provided fresh evidence about the route of the ancient Horus Military Road and strengthened the hypothesis that the site…
Rare chamber grave reveals elite presence in 10th-century Suzdal
Archaeologists excavating the medieval Gnezdilovo burial ground near Suzdal have discovered the first known 10th-century chamber grave in the Suzdal Opolye, complete with the remains of a man, a horse,…
Danube exposes remarkably preserved Second World War motorcycle and soldiers’ remains
Exceptionally low water levels on the River Danube in Budapest have exposed the remains of two German soldiers believed to have died during the Second World War, alongside military identification…
Puma-headed vessel reveals ancient rituals at Peru’s Marcahuamachuco
Archaeologists working at the monumental site of Marcahuamachuco in northern Peru have uncovered new evidence of ceremonial activities carried out more than 1,000 years ago, including a distinctive pottery vessel…
Bandsman’s sword found in lake at Chiddingstone Castle
A sword believed to be around 200 years old has been discovered protruding from a lake at Chiddingstone Castle after hot, dry weather caused water levels to fall dramatically. The…
3,000-year-old spelt and pottery discovered in sunken settlement beneath Italian lake
Archaeologists investigating a submerged prehistoric settlement in Italy have uncovered Late Bronze Age pottery, remarkably preserved ears of spelt and mysterious wooden structures, adding to a series of discoveries beneath…
Swedish warships lost in 1714 continue to reveal their secrets
Marine archaeologists have recovered a collection of well-preserved artefacts from two Swedish shipwrecks that sank in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Rügen during the winter of 1714–1715. The…
