Archaeologists have found a network of codependent communities in Central Europe – the largest prehistoric constructions seen prior to the Iron Age. A study analysing satellite imagery and aerial photography…
Category: Archaeology
Archaeologists uncover over 2,000 seal impressions in ancient Doliche
A team of archaeologists from the Asia Minor Research Centre have uncovered over 2,000 seal impressions in ancient Doliche. Doliche was founded as a Hellenistic colony during the 2nd century…
Radiocarbon dating reveals new insights into Tel Gezer
Archaeologists have conducted radiocarbon dating of Tel Gezer, one of the most important Bronze and Iron Age sites in Israel. Tel Gezer is located in the foothills of the Judaean…
Phallus wind chime found at Roman Viminacium |
Archaeologists excavating at Viminacium have uncovered a Roman phallus wind chime known as a tintinnabulum. Viminacium was the provincial capital of the Roman province of Moesia Superio, located in the…
Retreating ice patches provide evidence of ancient obsidian mining
Archaeologists conducting surveys of retreating ice patches have found perishable artefacts associated with ancient mining activities. The study, published in the Journal of Field Archaeology, reports that the researchers have…
Over 3,000 Roman coins found at Claternae |
A group of Italian archaeologists have uncovered over 3,000 Roman coins at Claternae, located in the Italian municipality of Ozzano dell’Emilia. Claternae was a Roman town on the Via Emilia,…
Large mosaics unearthed at ancient Sadogora
According to a press announcement by the Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality, archaeologists have unearthed mosaics covering an area of up to 600 square metres in the ancient site of Sadogora. Sadogora…
Over 100,000 ancient coins found in hidden cache |
Archaeologists have uncovered over 100,000 ancient coins during excavations in Maebashi City, Japan. The discovery was made during construction works of a new factory in Sojamachi district, where a cache…
4,000-year-old tomb may indicate how agriculture came to Western Norway |
Archaeologists from the University of Bergen have uncovered a 4,000-year-old tomb, providing new answers on how agriculture came to Western Norway. The discovery was made south of Vestkapp in Selje,…
Sculpted head of serpent warrior found at Chichén Itzá |
Archaeologists have found the sculpted head of a serpent warrior at Chichén Itzá during excavations of the Chichanchob. Chichén Itzá was a Maya city that gained regional prominence in Mexico’s…
