Archeology
Ancient Roman tombs, shrine to Hercules discovered in Rome suburb dig
While the tombs and the shrine were found within the modern city's boundaries, they would have been situated outside the ancient walls of Rome.
Italy discovers basilica design by ancient Roman architect Vitruvius, 'father of architecture'
Digital scans unveil new love notes and sketches on ancient Pompeii wall
Antiquities robbers caught digging in ancient Roman burial cave in Galilee
Pass the breadsticks: Ancient humans loved carbs, study finds
Ancient humans' craving for carbohydrates may have deeper roots than previously thought.
Archaeologists unearth ruins of 4th-century church, oldest in Armenia
The church, an octagonal structure with cross-shaped extensions, is the first building of such form to be unearthed in Armenia.
Archaeologists uncover evidence of continuous 6,000-year settlement in England
The oldest finds uncovered in the archeological excavation of a quarry date back to the Neolithic Age.
Archeologists find 12 hidden tombs with intact skeletons beneath Petra treasury
The tombs are believed to be older than the Treasury itself and features walls that haven’t been seen before in the area.
Archeologists discover Viking-era skeletons in central Denmark
“This opens a whole new toolbox for scientific discovery,” said Lundø, the archeologist who led the dig.
Recent excavations reveal King Sennacherib's military impact on the economy of the Kingdom of Judah
Excavations in Jerusalem revealed that Sennacherib’s 701 BCE military campaign impacted Judah's economy, uncovering administrative changes under King Hezekiah.
‘Lady of the house’: Governor daughter’s grave uncovered in Egypt during archaeological cleaning
An Egyptian-German team discovered the burial chamber of Eddie, daughter of Governor Jfay-Habi, revealing insights into ancient Egyptian life and funerary practices.
New Neanderthal lineage discovered in France
A discovery of an isolated gene of Neanderthal DNA in France could potentially explain extinction patterns.
Rare archaeological stone seal uncovered in Jerusalem
Seal discovery with Paleo-Hebrew script uncovered from the First Temple period during a recent excavation in Jerusalem.
Archeologists uncover ancient Alemannic grave in Germany
Located within a wooden chamber, the grave was situated in a lone plot. In it, archeologists found glass and ceramic receptacles, among which was a well-preserved glass cup and a small comb.
