Turkish farmer discovers mᴀssive 1,700-year-old Roman mosaic
During an extraordinary excavation, a perfectly preserved 84-square-meter Roman mosaic was unearthed near the village of Salkaya in Elazığ Province, eastern Turkey. Discovered by a local farmer,…
Egypt uncovers archaeological treasures at 18th dynasty Queen Hatshepsut’s temple
Archaeologists have made remarkable discoveries at the ancient necropolis of Thebes in Luxor, revealing much about the architectural and cultural splendor of Egypt’s New Kingdom. These finds…
Ethiopia’s early hominins show remarkable technological decision-making
A recent study published in PLOS ONE reveals that early humans living in the Ethiopian Highlands between 1.6 and 1 million years ago displayed remarkable cognitive and…
Lasers reveal hidden tattoos on 1,200-year-old Peruvian mummies
In a breakthrough study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on January 13, researchers revealed elaborate tattoos on the mummified bodies of people…
1,700-year-old hoard of Roman gold coins discovered in Luxembourg
An extraordinary treasure of 141 Roman gold coins, or solidi, of the late 4th century CE has been unearthed by archaeologists from Luxembourg. The finding was made…
40,000-year-old stone tools uncover early human adaption to Rainforest environments in Equatorial Guinea
Excavations in the Río Campo area of Equatorial Guinea have, for the first time, provided evidence of the systematic occupation of the Central African rainforest by Homo…
Ancient genomes reveal women-centered community in Celtic Britain
A genetic study has, for the first time, unraveled a matrilocal social system in Iron Age Britain, where land and connectedness with the community were pᴀssed down…
Excavations in Gloucestershire uncover Roman roadside settlement
A major archaeological dig in Gloucestershire, undertaken as part of the A417 Missing Link road improvement scheme, has revealed a Roman settlement that provides a window into…
Rare ritual structure from the First Temple period unearthed in Jerusalem’s City of David
The Israel Antiquities Authority excavation revealed a site of ritual that was unique for its time, and it was used by inhabitants of Judah some 3,000 years…
Ancient artifacts unearthed in Iraq uncover hidden history of ancient Mesopotamia
Recent excavations at the Middle Bronze Age site of Kurd Qaburstan in northeastern Iraq are uncovering a wealth of artifacts and architectural remains. Led by Dr. Tiffany…