An Egyptian-German-Austrian archaeological mission conducting excavations at the tomb of Merit-Neith have uncovered hundreds of sealed ceramic jars. Merit-Neith, meaning “Beloved by Neith”, was a consort and regent during the first dynasty. Despite her…
Category: Archaeology
Spoken legend of temple on the Cerro de San Miguel confirmed |
Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have confirmed a local legend of a temple on the Cerro de San Miguel in the Mexican city of Atlixco.…
New chambers discovered in Ancient Egyptian pyramid of Sahura |
An Egyptian-German archaeological mission has discovered several new chambers in the pyramid of Sahura, located in the Abu Sir Pyramid Field south of Giza. Sahura, meaning “He who is close…
Archaeologists identify runesmith who carved the Jelling Stone runes |
Archaeologists using 3D scans have identified who carved the Jelling Stone runes, located in the town of Jelling, Denmark. The first of the two Jelling stones was erected by King…
Electoral inscriptions found in Pompeii house |
In a press announcement by the Pompeii Archaeological Park, archaeologists have found electoral inscriptions in a house located in Insula 10 of Regio IX in Pompeii. Pompeii was a Roman…
Courtesan tomb discovered in burial cave |
Archaeologists have discovered a burial cave containing the tomb of a courtesan in the Via Hebron area of Jerusalem, Israel. In a press announcement by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA),…
Maya tomb with funerary offerings found during hotel construction |
A tomb with funerary offerings has been uncovered during the construction of the Tren Maya Hotel, in Palenque, Mexico. Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) conducted…
Archaeologists unearth possible birthplace of King Henry VII at Pembroke Castle |
Archaeologists from the Dyfed Archaeological Trust may have discovered the possible birthplace of King Henry VII at Pembroke Castle in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Pembroke Castle was founded during the 11th century…
Archaeologists uncover tomb of Emperor Xiaomin of Northern Zhou |
In a press announcement by the Institute of Archaeology at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), archaeologists have discovered the tomb of Emperor Xiaomin of Northern Zhou near Xianyang…
Archaeologists discover previously unknown Indo-European language in Turkey |
Archaeologists conducting excavations at Boğazköy-Hattusha have discovered a previously unknown Indo-European language inscribed on a cuneiform tablet. Hattusha was the capital of the Hittite Empire, an ancient Anatolian people who…
