Heritage officials in Switzerland have uncovered an extraordinary collection of hundreds of religious pilgrim medallions dating from the 17th to the 20th centuries, offering a rare glimpse into centuries of…
Category: Archaeology
Archaeologists uncover ancient settlement and tombs at Tel El-Koa
An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered a remarkable ancient settlement at Tel El-Koa in the Wadi Tumilat region of Ismailia Governorate, revealing tombs, residential buildings and production facilities dating to…
Survey reveals buried ancient circle at Machrie Moor
Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of a previously unknown prehistoric circle buried beneath the landscape at Machrie Moor on the Isle of Arran, adding a significant new chapter to one of…
Largest Roman bath complex ever found in the Netherlands unearthed in Nijmegen
Archaeologists have uncovered the largest Roman bath complex ever discovered in the Netherlands, revealing fresh evidence of the wealth and sophistication of the ancient city of Ulpia Noviomagus Batavorum, now…
Study finds neolithic tomb builders preserved prehistoric forests through sustainable land use
Neolithic communities that built some of Europe’s largest monumental tombs more than 5,600 years ago managed their environment sustainably rather than destroying prehistoric forests, according to new research by Polish…
17th-century lead ingots recovered from historic Shipwreck
Three rare 17th-century lead ingots have been recovered from the wreck of a historic ship discovered during seabed investigations for the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm, offering a remarkable glimpse…
Aramaic inscription reveals early Christians sealed Roman Mithras temple
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…
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…
