In a press statement by Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, an archaeological mission has discovered a temple dedicated to Aphrodite in the submerged city of Thonis-Heracleion. Thonis-Heracleion, was an…
Category: Archaeology
Early medieval carved stone of a warrior figure found in Glasgow |
Archaeologists excavating the grounds of Govan Old Church in Glasgow, England, have discovered an early medieval carved stone figure dubbed the “Govan Warrior”. Govan Old Church is the home of…
Iron Age port discovered on Baltic Sea island of Gotska Sandön |
An excavation project, in collaboration with archaeologists from Södertörn University, Uppsala University’s Campus Gotland, Gotland Museum, and the Swedish National Heritage Board, has led to the discovery of an Iron…
Votive gold hoard found in pagan temple |
In a press announcement by the University of Oslo’s Museum of Cultural History, archaeologists have discovered a votive gold hoard during road development works south of Lillehammer on the shores…
Rare Roman cavalry swords found during metal detectorist rally |
Two Roman cavalry swords have been uncovered during a metal detectorists rally in the north of the Cotswolds, England. The discovery was reported to Kurt Adams, a Finds Liaison Officer…
Neolithic arrowhead found in Iron Age burial |
Archaeologists from the Regional Association of Westphalia-Lippe (LWL) have uncovered a Neolithic arrowhead in an Iron Age burial, which according to the researchers may have been used as a talisman.…
Roman fridge found at Novae |
Archaeologists from the University of Warsaw have discovered a Roman fridge during excavations at the Roman fortress of Novae. Novae was one of the primary legionary fortresses on the Limes…
Archaeologists uncover Imperial Hittite archive |
Archaeologists from Koç University have uncovered an Imperial Hittite archive from the reign of Ḫattušili III during excavations at Kayalıpınar, located in the Yıldızeli District of Turkey’s Sivas Province. Kayalıpınar…
Indigenous trackers can identify animal species from ancient rock art prints |
Indigenous trackers can identify the species, sex, and age of animals from rock art prints found in Namibia. According to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE, engravings of…
Archaeologists find statue of Triton in Roman mausoleum |
Archaeologists from the Canterbury Archaeological Trust (“CAT”) have uncovered a Roman statue of Triton during excavations in preparation for a housing development in Kent, England. Triton was the god of…
