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…
Category: Archaeology
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…
Study suggests artefacts found on pilgrim road were used in magical rituals |
In a new study published in the Journal of Material Cultures in the Muslim World, archaeologists suggest that artefacts found on the road to Mecca were used in magical rituals…
Tomb found on Great Pyramid at Huaca Pucllana |
In a press announcement by the Ministry of Culture of Peru, archaeologists have discovered a tomb on the Great Pyramid at Huaca Pucllana, located in the Miraflores district of central…
Archaeologists find forum from unknown Roman city |
Archaeologists from the University of Zaragoza have uncovered a Roman forum at the La Cabañeta archaeological site in the Zaragoza municipality of El Burgo de Ebro, Spain. The forum was…
Marble statue depicting a nymph uncovered at Amasra |
According to an announcement by the T.C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism, archaeologists have uncovered an ornate statue during excavations at Amasra, Turkey. Amasra, originally known as Sesamus, derives its…
