Ancient Aztec death whistles: the terrifying sounds and their psychological impact
Recent research has shed light on the chilling effects of ancient Aztec skull-shaped “death whistles,” instruments known for their eerie, scream-like sounds. Found in graves dating from…
5th-century amulet depicting Solomon defeating the devil found in Turkey
Archaeologists have unearthed a remarkable 1,600-year-old pendant in the ancient city of Hadrianopolis, located in the Eskipazar district of Karabük, Turkey. This rare artifact, which dates back…
Neanderthal remains discovered in Arbreda cave, Spain
Researchers have unearthed significant Neanderthal dental remains at Arbreda Cave, part of the Reclau Caves complex in the Prehistoric Caves Park of Serinyà, Girona, northeastern Spain. The…
Discovery of goat-fish petroglyph unveils Egyptian understanding of zodiac symbols
Researchers have identified a unique petroglyph in Egypt’s el-Hosh region that likely represents the zodiac sign Capricornus, a hybrid creature with the forequarters of a goat and…
2,600-year-old Phrygian inscription in Turkey deciphered
A centuries-old mystery surrounding a 2,600-year-old inscription on the Arslan Kaya (“Lion Rock”) monument in western Turkey has been resolved. Professor Mark Munn of Pennsylvania State University…
Roman villa and advanced drainage systems unearthed in Aquileia during cycling path construction
Significant archaeological discoveries have been made near Monastero, a suburban area of Aquileia in northeastern Italy, during the construction of a new cycling path along the Via…
Archaeologists discover traces of Roman aqueduct in Britain that supplied water to Durnovaria
Archaeologists from Bournemouth University (BU) have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the Dorchester Aqueduct, one of the longest and most extensively studied Roman watercourses in Britain. Their…
Europe’s highest petroglyphs unearthed in Lombardy’s mountains
An extraordinary archaeological discovery in Lombardy’s Stelvio National Park in Italy has revealed the highest rock engravings in Europe, etched into the glacier-polished rocks of Pizzo Tresero….
Late Bronze Age swords of the Balearic Islands: a fusion of local and foreign innovations
A recent study published in Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences examines the Late Bronze Age swords of the Balearic Islands in Spain, which date back to between 1000…
Archaeologists discover early Christian basilica in Aquileia
Archaeologists from the Austrian Archaeological Insтιтute of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) have uncovered a remarkable early Christian basilica in Aquileia, Italy. This discovery is the…