1.5-million-year-old bone tools discovered in Tanzania are the oldest ever, reshaping early hominin technology
Archaeologists have uncovered a collection of bone tools at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania, dating back 1.5 million years. This finding has pushed back systematic bone tool production…
Oldest carvel-built ship in Nordic region discovered in Sweden
Maritime archaeologists from the Museum of Wrecks (Vrak) in Stockholm have identified a shipwreck off Sweden’s coast that may be the oldest confirmed carvel-built vessel in the…
2,400-year-old puppets discovered atop pyramid in El Salvador
In San Isidro, El Salvador, archaeologists have unearthed a stunning set of 2,400-year-old ceramic puppets atop a pyramidal structure. These findings shed new light on ancient public…
Rare 17th-century Civil War defenses unearthed at Sheffield Castle
Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of the first surviving wooden stake defenses from the English Civil War at the site of Sheffield Castle. This discovery provides an…
Hermes statue unearthed in the ancient city of Aspendos, Türkiye
The excavation in the ancient city of Aspendos, located in Türkiye’s Antalya province, unearthed a stunning marble statue of Hermes, the messenger god of Greek mythology. The…
1,500-year-old female ascetic buried in chains discovered near Jerusalem
Archaeologists in Israel have made revolutionary discoveries that question previous long-held ᴀssumptions about religious asceticism in the Byzantine period. Recently, excavations at the Khirbat el-Masani monastery, northwest…
Ancient Roman villa emerges from Lake Fusaro in Italy
A remarkable finding has emerged in Italy, where the remains of a luxurious Roman villa have arisen from the waters of Lake Fusaro, which is near Naples….
Archaeologists unearthed 7,000-year-old fire-making toolset in China
Archaeologists have found a 7,000-year-old fire-drilling toolset at the Caoyangang site in Jiangsu Province, China. This discovery marks the earliest known physical evidence of fire-making technology in…
Ancient “glᴀss brain” mystery: how Mount Vesuvius turned a man’s brain to glᴀss
In 79 CE, Mount Vesuvius erupted with devastating consequences, wiping out the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum and killing thousands. One victim, a man in his…
Archaeologists uncover sacred Inca pilgrimage routes to volcanic peaks
Archaeologists are exploring the sacred landscapes where the Incas once walked during their Capacocha rituals. This ancient sacrificial ceremony involved offering children to the gods on top…