Roman strategy game pieces discovered in Hadrianopolis, Turkey
Archaeological excavations in Hadrianopolis, in Turkey’s Karabük region, uncovered two game stones made of bone, dating to the 5th century CE. The stones provide a fascinating glimpse…
Statue in ancient wall among new discoveries unveiling Philippi’s secrets
Recent archaeological discoveries in the ancient city of Philippi in northern Greece have revealed its long history. Basilica B, Philippi. Credit: Carole Raddato, CC BY-SA 2.0 These…
Hidden foodstuffs found under 19th-century Australian colonial insтιтution
Sydney’s Hyde Park Barracks, constructed from 1817 to 1819 as housing for male convicts, subsequently served as one of the key locations for 19th-century Australian immigration. Excavation…
1,720-year-old Roman boundary stone discovered in Galilee reveals names of two lost villages
A team of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and international archaeologists has uncovered a rare 1,720-year-old Roman boundary stone at the Tel Abel Beth Maacah dig near…
New evidence reveals the source of mercury in the mausoleum of the first Qin emperor
Archaeological surveys in Xunyang City, in Ankang, Shaanxi province, have revealed the origins of the mercury found in the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang. Tomb of the…
7,000-year-old multi-component arrow poison discovered in South Africa
A groundbreaking discovery in South Africa’s Kruger Cave has uncovered early humans’ sophisticated hunting techniques. Researchers have confirmed that one of the oldest documented multi-component poison coatings…
$1 million prize offered to decipher 5,300-year-old Indus Valley script
The government of Tamil Nadu has offered a $1-million reward for anyone who can decode the cryptic script of the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC), one of the…
Oldest hominin evidence in Europe found in Romania, dating back 1.95 million years
New research at Romania’s Grăunceanu site has uncovered evidence of hominin activity at least 1.95 million years ago, marking the oldest known hominin presence in Europe. Published…