Remains of 12 people unearthed from mysterious 1,800-year-old Roman gladiator tomb in Izmir, Turkey
Archaeologists in Turkey have unearthed a remarkable 1,800-year-old sarcophagus believed to have originally belonged to a Roman gladiator named Euphrates. However, instead of finding the remains of…
Medieval walrus ivory hint at Viking trade with Indigenous Americans centuries before Columbus
A study published in Science Advances reveals that Viking hunters, in search of walrus ivory, ventured deep into the High Arctic, where they likely encountered the Thule…
Archaeologists uncover the Tartessos culture’s sustainable construction skills at Casas del Turuñuelo
A team of international researchers has unveiled new insights into the construction techniques and social structures of the Tartessians, a protohistoric civilization in southwestern Spain. Situation of…
Recovery of ancient Greek shipwreck in Sicily reveals rare orichalcum, the fabled ‘Atlantis metal’
Off the coast of Sicily, near the ancient city of Gela, recovery operations are underway for the 5th-century BCE Greek shipwreck, “Gela II.” The wreck, discovered in…
4,000-year-old war chariots discovered in royal tombs of northern India
In 2018, a discovery at the archaeological site of Sinauli in Uttar Pradesh, India, revolutionized the understanding of ancient cultures in the region. The site, located in…
New discoveries at Himmelpforten Monastery reveal architectural marvels and historical artifacts
Archaeologists in Germany have uncovered significant remains of the Himmelpforten Monastery. This monastery, founded in 1253 by the von Hartesrode noble family, served as an important religious,…
2,800-year-old Siberian burial mound with 18 sacrificed horses resembles Scythian graves
A remarkable 2,800-year-old burial mound unearthed in southern Siberia is shedding new light on the origins of the Scythians, a nomadic people known for their horse-riding culture…
1,500-year-old grave in Germany unveils ancient accessories, linking Roman and Bavarian traditions
In 2016, archaeologists in Pförring, Bavaria, unearthed a 1,500-year-old burial site containing a remarkable collection of artifacts belonging to a young woman from the first half of…
Ceramic urns found at Przeworsk culture cemetery in Poland
Archaeologists from the University of Łódź have made a significant discovery at a Przeworsk culture burial site near Kutno in Łódź Voivodeship, Poland, uncovering both pit and…
The wall of the ancient Greek city of Epetion and Bronze Age structures uncovered in Stobreč, Croatia
Archaeologists in Croatia have uncovered a remarkable archaeological site in the village of Stobreč, near Split. The discovery, made during a pre-construction excavation, includes a well-preserved Greek…