300,000-year-old giant handaxes unearthed in Kent
Archaeologists from University College London (UCL) have unearthed “giant” prehistoric stone handaxes during excavations of an Ice Age site in Kent, England. Credit: Ingrey, et al., Internet…
Perfectly preserved ancient Greek altar unearthed in Sicily
Archaeologists have made a significant discovery on the Italian island of Sicily at the renowned archaeological site of Segesta. Credit: Flavio Leone Sisilab CoopCulture Sicilia An ancient…
Field site shows evidence of humans occupation 18,000 years ago in Oregon
Archaeologists from the University of Oregon’s Museum of Natural and Cultural History have found evidence suggesting humans occupied the Rimrock Draw Rockshelter outside of Riley, Oregon more…
Archaeologists unearth 3,000-year-old royal tombs filled with ancient artifacts in Cyprus
Archaeologists from the University of Gothenburg have made a groundbreaking discovery near the Bronze Age city of Dromolaxia Vizatzia, located at Hala Sultan Tekke on the southeastern…
Archaeologists unearth 2000-year-old human remains and animal sacrifices in Dorset
Archaeology students from Bournemouth University have unearthed a Bronze Age burial site during their excavation at a prehistoric settlement in Dorset. A bronze age man, buried in…
Nazi workshop uncovered in former Warsaw Ghetto
Archaeological works in the area of the former Warsaw Ghetto in Poland have unearthed a completely preserved workshop that played a crucial role in the lives of…
Archaeologists uncovers stunning mosaics in Galilee archaeological dig
A team of archaeologists, led by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Professor Jodi Magness, have made an astounding discovery during the 11th and final season…
Oldest ever genetic data from a human relative found in 2-million-year-old fossilized teeth
Genetic information from an ancient human relative has been extracted, making it the oldest such data recovered to date. This remarkable discovery involved analyzing protein sequences from…
Cutting-Edge technology reveals hidden details in ancient Egyptian paintings
Researchers have used cutting-edge portable chemical imaging technology to uncover hidden details in two ancient Egyptian paintings dating back over 3,000 years. Credit: David Strivay, University of…
Viking sword from warrior’s grave found in Norwegian family’s garden
A family in southern Norway stumbled upon a significant archaeological find while excavating their backyard for a house extension. Oddbjørn Holum Heiland uncovered an oblong stone that…