8,000-year-old dwelling found in Serbia belonged to Europe’s first sedentary farmers
A team of Austrian and Serbian archaeologists, led by the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW), has unearthed an 8,000-year-old rectangular dwelling in Svinjarička Čuka, an area ᴀssociated…
Early Celtic burial chamber from the 6th century BCE discovered in Germany
Archaeologists have unearthed a rare and well-preserved early Celtic burial chamber in the Danube plain near Riedlingen, southwestern Germany. Schematic graphic reconstruction of the burial mound (diameter…
17,000-year-old blue-eyed baby found in Italy
Scientists have unveiled a detailed account of the life and death of a baby boy who lived around 17,000 years ago in southern Italy during the Ice…
3,500-year-old Bronze Age wooden spade unearthed in Dorset, England
Archaeologists have uncovered a rare and exceptionally well-preserved 3,500-year-old wooden spade during the ongoing Moors at Arne project in Dorset, England. This Middle Bronze Age artifact is…
Lidar technology reveals long-lost Silk Road cities in Uzbekistan’s mountains
In a groundbreaking archaeological discovery, two long-hidden medieval cities along the ancient Silk Road trade routes in the mountains of Uzbekistan have been revealed using advanced drone-based…
2,000-year-old hidden tomb discovered in Petra, Jordan
A team of archaeologists has made a remarkable discovery beneath the Treasury, or Al-Khazneh, in the ancient city of Petra, Jordan. The excavation revealed a previously unknown…
DNA analysis of ‘Well-man’ thrown into castle well corroborates 800-year-old Norse saga
Norwegian researchers have used genetic analysis to potentially identify the remains of a medieval figure described in an 800-year-old Norse saga. The study, published on October 25…
Tiny house with exquisite frescoes uncovered in Pompeii
Archaeologists have unveiled a newly discovered residence in Pompeii, known as the House of Phaedra. This small yet exquisitely decorated home was uncovered during excavations along Via…
2,300-year-old Punic tomb complex discovered near Malta’s Mater Dei Hospital
A remarkable archaeological discovery has come to light during the construction of a car park near Mater Dei Hospital in Msida, Malta. Excavations revealed a Punic-era tomb…
More than 4,500 unmarked graves unearthed at hospital archaeological dig in UK
Excavations at the historic Blackberry Hill Hospital site in Stapleton, Bristol, have unearthed significant remains, shedding light on the challenging lives of those who lived, suffered, and…