Marvelous marble floor of sunken Roman villa discovered and restored underwater in Italy
An underwater discovery has emerged from the depths of the Submerged Archaeological Park of Baiae in Bacoli, Italy. Archaeologists have uncovered an exquisite marble floor belonging to…
Scans reveal purpose of ancient Roman surgical tools found 125 years ago
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Exeter has unveiled detailed insights into ancient Roman surgical tools. These discoveries were made possible through the…
UC archivist reexamines Troy’s unsung heroes: the invisible workers
In the early 1930s, the University of Cincinnati embarked on a historic excavation at Troy, led by prominent archaeologists Carl Blegen, Marion Rawson, and John L. Caskey….
Mysterious Bronze Age human face carving discovered in Kazakhstan
A stone carving depicting a human face was found by employees of the Regional Emergency Situations Department during a routine inspection as part of the preventive Orman…
Archaeologists uncover mᴀssive ancient moat in Jerusalem, solving 150-year-old mystery
Archaeologists have uncovered a monumental moat that once fortified the ancient city of Jerusalem. This significant find, located in the Givati Parking Lot within the Jerusalem Walls…
New study reveals earthquake contributed to Pompeii’s destruction amid Vesuvius eruption
The catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, which led to the complete burial of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii under volcanic ash, is well-documented….
Earliest evidence of Christianity in Bulgaria: Silver amulet from Debelt
A small silver amulet has been unearthed at the Deultum-Debelt National Archaeological Reserve in southeastern Bulgaria. This artifact, dating from the late 2nd to early 3rd century…
Study shows organized living spaces of Mesolithic hunter-gatherers at Star Carr
Archaeological research at the renowned Mesolithic site of Star Carr in North Yorkshire has revealed an unexpected level of organization and sophistication in the living spaces of…
Ancient cuneiform tablet unearthed in Turkey reveals 3,500-year-old shopping list
A 3,500-year-old cuneiform tablet detailing a comprehensive furniture shopping list has been unearthed at the site of Aççana Mound, also known as the ancient city of Alalah,…
2,000-year-old sarcophagus opened: Well-preserved burial found in Tomb of Cerberus
For the first time in over 2,000 years, the contents of the sealed sarcophagus inside the Tomb of Cerberus have been revealed. This vividly frescoed chamber tomb…