Archaeologists unearth well-preserved 2000-year-old Roman sandal in Spain
Archaeologists have unearthed a remarkably well-preserved 2,000-year-old Roman sandal in Lucus Asturum, a Roman settlement in modern-day Lugo de Llanera, northern Spain. The Roman sandal discovered in…
Polish archaeologists find a rare cross-shaped reliquary belonging to a medieval knight
In a recent excavation of a medieval knight’s stronghold in Woźniki, Poland, archaeologists have unearthed a rare cross-shaped reliquary. Credit: Insтιтute of Archeology of the University of…
Ancient Urartian temple and cuneiform inscriptions discovered at Körzüt Castle
Archaeologists excavating at Körzüt Castle, located in the Muradiye district of Van, Turkey, have unearthed a 2800-year-old Urartian temple and two cuneiform inscriptions. Urartian cuneiform inscription of…
15th-century painting depicts Acheulean handaxe!
Art and archaeology converge in an exciting discovery as researchers from Dartmouth and the University of Cambridge uncover the earliest artistic representation of an Acheulean handaxe. This…
Humans first interbred with Neanderthals 250,000 years ago, much earlier than thought
A recent study suggests that Neanderthals and anatomically modern humans, or Homo sapiens, engaged in interbreeding much earlier than previously believed. Credit: Yuliya S., Wikimedia Commons While…
Researchers use 3D scanning to reveal secrets of Iron Age gold treasure
A collection of Iron Age gold treasures, including the world’s largest gold “bracteate,” is currently under investigation using 3D scanning and digital unfolding techniques. The collection was…
Amazon’s extreme drought exposes ancient Petroglyphs
A historic drought in the Brazilian Amazon has unveiled petroglyphs, including human faces, etched into riverbanks along the Rio Negro. The drawings, estimated to be between 1,000…
Dozens of ancient stone grenades unearthed near Great Wall of China
Archaeologists have unearthed a cache of ancient “stone grenades” near the Great Wall of China. This remarkable find, originating from the Ming Dynasty, includes a total of…
2,700-year-old alabaster Lamᴀssu sculpture unearthed in Iraq
A dig in northern Iraq has unearthed a 2,700-year-old alabaster sculpture of the winged ᴀssyrian deity Lamᴀssu. The alabaster Lamᴀssu sculpture was uncovered by archaeologists in northern…
Iron Age gold coin bears name of unknown British king
A metal detectorist unearthed a rare gold coin in Hampshire County in March 2023. The coin, bearing the inscription “Esunertos,” was auctioned on September 28 for a…