A multi-national team of archaeologists have rediscovered the lost city of Sak-Bahlán, the last known stronghold of the Lakandon Chʼol Maya rebels in the present-day Mexican state of Chiapas. The…
Category: Archaeology
Bronze armour discovery dates from time of Trojan War
Archaeologists from the Brno City Museum have announced the discovery of a bronze armour fragment dating from the Late Bronze Age. The fragment was discovered at an undisclosed site in…
Mysterious rock-cut structures could redefine Madagascar’s historical narrative
A collection of rock-cut structures discovered in the highlands of southwestern Madagascar could redefine Madagascar’s historical narrative and reshape our understanding of the island’s early history. Following a study led…
Grand villa complex unearthed in Tripolis
A team of archaeologists from Pamukkale University have unearthed a grand villa complex spanning 1,500 square metres in the ancient city of Tripolis. Situated in the Buldan district of Denizli,…
Sprawling castle complex discovered on the Tirişin Plateau
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a large castle complex with over 50 rooms on the Tirişin Plateau, Türkiye. The discovery was made during a survey by archaeologists from the…
Roman bathing complex discovered in eastern Türkiye
A team of archaeologists from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism have unearthed a 1,700-year-old bathing complex in the village of Elazığ, eastern Türkiye. Traces of Roman occupation were first…
3,800-year-old warrior’s tomb found intact
Archaeologists in Azerbaijan have found an intact kurgan, an ancient burial mound dating back nearly 3,800 years during the Middle Bronze Age. Led by Dr. Shamil Najafov of the Institute…
Ancient settlement provides new evidence on Roman transition
Archaeologists from Cotswold Archaeology have uncovered the remains of a substantial rural settlement in Fordingbridge, England, dating back to the Late Iron Age and continuing into the Roman period. The…
“City of Queens” turbulent history revealed in new archaeological study
Archaeologists have been conducting an in-depth study of Veszprém’s historic Castle District, revealing the turbulent history that shaped the “City of Queens.” The study is part of a major archaeological…
Trove of medieval treasures unearthed in Oslo
Archaeologists have unearthed a trove of nearly 3,000 medieval objects in Oslo’s port district of Bjørvika, Norway. The discovery mostly consists of leather goods, including shoes, bags, and knife sheaths,…
