Ancient statue of mythical god Apollo uncovered at Philippi, Greece
In a recent excavation at the archaeological site of Philippi in northern Greece, students from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, under the supervision of Prof. Natalia Pouli,…
Poland’s oldest copper axe ᴀssociated with Trypillia culture unearthed in Hrubieszów district
A copper axe dating back to the 4th to 3rd millennium BCE has been unearthed in Poland’s Hrubieszów district. Credit: Lublin Provincial Conservator of Monuments The axe,…
Study reveals evidence of violence during ancient Peru crisis
An international team of researchers, led by Peruvian bioarchaeologist Luis Pezo-Lanfranco, has shed new light on a tumultuous period in the Central Andes, specifically in the Supe…
Archaeologists unearth medieval farmsteads and Iron Age finds in Werne, Germany
Archaeologists from the Westphalia-Lippe Regional ᴀssociation (LWL) have unearthed remnants of early medieval farmsteads and Iron Age burials over the course of excavations spanning a 7.5-hectare area…
Unusual cases of cranial modification discovered in Viking women
Recent archaeological studies centered on the Viking era in Scandinavia have unearthed a plethora of permanent bodily modifications, illuminating the methods through which ancient societies communicated and…
Archaeologists recover late medieval helmet off the Sicilian coast
A team of underwater archaeologists from the University of Naples has recently uncovered a late medieval helmet in the waters surrounding the serene and uninhabited island of…
Submerged prehistoric fort uncovered in Clew Bay island
A significant archaeological find has emerged from the depths of Clew Bay, off the western coast of Ireland, as reported by the Irish Independent. Clew Bay. Credit:…
Ancient Aegae reveals tomb of Macedonian hetairoi and his wife
Archaeologists have unearthed a high-status Macedonian tomb in the ancient city of Aegae, known today as Vergina, located in Imathia, Central Macedonia. Interior of the Macedonian tomb…
Ancient quarries reveal where early humans hunted elephants
Archaeological research led by Dr. Meir Finkel and Professor Ran Barkai from Tel Aviv University, claims that the proximity between extensive Paleolithic stone quarries and water sources…
Archaeologists uncover circular building with six towers from the 6th century BCE in Khorasan, Iran
Archaeologists conducting excavations in South Khorasan, Iran, have unearthed a remarkable structure dating back to the 6th century BCE. The site, named Tappe Takhchar-Abad, features an extraordinary…