Historic shards unearthed in Xi’an
Archaeologists in Xi’an, capital of Northwest China’s Shaanxi province, have unearthed three pieces of semicircular tiles dating back to the late Yangshao Culture period, China Daily reported….
Archaeologists discover first known depictions of two biblical heroines, episode in ancient Jewish art
In a significant milestone for the Huqoq Excavation Project, now in its 10th season following pandemic-induced pauses, project director Jodi Magness and ᴀssistant director Dennis Mizzi have…
Early stone tools were not rocket science
Research conducted by scholars from the University of Tübingen challenges long-standing ᴀssumptions regarding the origins of human culture through stone tools. 2.6 million years old (A) and…
Oil drilling reveals cemetery with giant urn-like tombs in southwest Iran
An oil drilling project off the river Karun in Ahvaz, southwest Iran, accidentally unearthed an ancient cemetery that contains urn-like tombs, the Tehran Times has reported. Hossein…
Tooth isotopes offer window into the early colonial history of South Australia
New methods of archaeological investigation have revealed the origins of 13 early settlers in South Australia who were buried in unmarked graves at St Mary’s Church in…
2,000-year-old Egyptian mummy likely had cancer, according to new research
A study published on Thursday indicated that an analysis of the remains of a 2,000-year-old Egyptian mummy revealed that she may have suffered nasopharyngeal cancer. Mummy of…
3000-year-old figurine discovered in Germany may represent a water goddess
Archaeologists in the Schweinfurt region of Germany have made an extraordinary find—a rare clay sculpture that is believed to represent a prehistoric water goddess. The discovery occurred…
Bronze Age enclosure could offer earliest clues on the origins of Cardiff
Excavations at Trelai Park, situated approximately half a mile away from the renowned Caerau Hillfort, have commenced as part of the Caerau and Ely Rediscovering (CAER) Heritage…
A hidden self-portrait of Van Gogh discovered by X-ray
The National Galleries of Scotland announced on Thursday that a previously unknown self-portrait by Vincent van Gogh has been discovered hidden on the back of another artwork….
Rare human skeleton from the battle of waterloo unearthed in Belgium
A human skeleton, amputated limbs, and the bones of at least three horses were discovered during an archaeological dig. The articulated skeleton, from above. Credit: Waterloo Uncovered…