Ancient Guatemalans used tobacco in rituals, study finds
Archaeologists have unearthed evidence of ancient ritual practices involving tobacco in Mesoamerica. The discovery, detailed in a study published in the journal Antiquity, provides insights into the…
Europe’s last hunter-gatherers avoided inbreeding
A recent study suggests that ancient hunter-gatherer communities in Europe actively avoided inbreeding. The research, published in the journal PNAS, focuses on the genomic analysis of skeletal…
Archaeologists uncover upper section of colossal statue of Ramses II in Egypt
A collaborative effort between Egyptian and American archaeologists has resulted in the remarkable discovery of the upper section of a colossal statue of Ramses II, also known…
Rare medieval pilgrim badge depicting a dragon found in Poland
A rare medieval pilgrim’s badge, featuring a depiction of a basilisk dragon, has been unearthed in the village of Wólka Nieliska, located in Zamość County, Poland. Credit:…
Unique gold ring and glᴀss amulet among 30,000 medieval objects uncovered in Kalmar
During a two-year archaeological project, archaeologists from the State Historical Museums have unveiled a trove of historical artifacts in the medieval city of Kalmar, Sweden. This ambitious…
Underwater archaeologists uncover remains of ancient harbor near Portorož, Slovenia
Underwater archaeologists exploring the coastal stretch between Bernardin and Portorož, two bustling seaside resorts in Slovenia, have uncovered the remnants of an ancient harbor at the archaeological…
Rare astrolabe discovered in Verona reveals Islamic, Jewish, and Christian scientific exchange
Archaeologists have unearthed an eleventh-century Islamic astrolabe adorned with both Arabic and Hebrew inscriptions, in a museum in Verona, Italy. The astrolabe of Verona. Credit: Federica Gigante…
More than 140 graves found near historic Woodburn Abbey in Northern Ireland
Archaeologists have unearthed the bones of 146 individuals during preparatory work for a new retail store near the historical Woodburn Abbey in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland….
Earliest known stone tools in Ukraine are 1.4 million years old and were left by Europe’s first known humans
Archaeological excavations in western Ukraine have unveiled evidence of early human presence in Europe dating back 1.4 million years, marking a significant milestone in our understanding of…
Forgotten tombs and quarries rediscovered on British military base in Cyprus
Archaeologists from the University of Leicester Archaeological Services have recently rediscovered more than forty archaeological sites within the Dhekelia Sovereign base in Cyprus that were previously lost…