Archaeologists find a 1,800-year-old military medal in Türkiye’s Perre
Archaeologists find a 1,800-year-old military medal in Türkiye’s Perre A 1,800-year-old military medal that was given to successful soldiers and troops in the Roman army has been unearthed in an ancient city in southeastern Türkiye, according to archaeologists. During excavations this year, which has been periodically conducted since 2001, in the ancient city of Perre …
Suspected Roman ford unearthed near Evesham during waterworks
Suspected Roman ford unearthed near Evesham during waterworks Archaeologists say a cobbled ford uncovered near Evesham could be the finest Roman example of its type in Britain. The 10m-stretch, believed to extend to a depth of 3m, was discovered during routine waterworks by Severn Trent. Aidan Smyth, archaeology officer from Wychavon District Council, said the …
Pre-Hispanic Images Revealed on Early Convent Walls in Mexico
Pre-Hispanic Images Revealed on Early Convent Walls in Mexico A restoration team that, under the supervision of the National Insтιтute of Anthropology and History (INAH), an insтιтution of the Ministry of Culture of the Government of Mexico, recovers the posa chapels of the atrium of the Temple and Ex-convent of the Nativity, in Tepoztlán, Morelos, …
Traces of Original Manor Found at Poland’s Branicki Palace
Traces of Original Manor Found at Poland’s Branicki Palace A fragment of the floor of a large 15th-16th century building, probably from the times of the first owners of the Białystok estates was discovered by archaeologists during the work in the parade courtyard of the historic Branicki Palace in Białystok. They believe that it is …
Rendlesham: 1,400-year-old royal hall unearthed
Rendlesham: 1,400-year-old royal hall unearthed A royal hall of “international importance” that dates back 1,400 years has been unearthed on private land. The Hall of the first Kings of East Anglia was discovered in Rendlesham, Suffolk, over the summer. Prof Christopher Scull said it was the “most extensive and materially wealthy settlement of its date …
Traces of Roman Pier Found Off Croatia’s Coast
Traces of Roman Pier Found Off Croatia’s Coast October 3rd, 2022 – There are frequent archaeological finds all over Croatia, with most of them involving the Roman Empire being discovered in Dalmatia. One such find is yet another in a series of impressive relics which transport us back to the time of Roman rule over …
Pacific Population Decline After European Contact Investigated
Pacific Population Decline After European Contact Investigated Pacific island nations suffered severe depopulation from introduced diseases as a consequence of contact with European vessels, according to a new study from The Australian National University (ANU) shows. The research, published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, indicates population declines were a lot larger than previously thought. According …
Footprints Reflect Ecosystem Change in Prehistoric England
Footprints Reflect Ecosystem Change in Prehistoric England “It’s about 8,200 years old,” says Dr Alison Burns, pointing to a perfectly preserved human footprint pressed into ancient mud on Formby Beach. It is one of the hundreds of newly discovered ancient footprints here. The sandy stretch of the northwest England coast is already known to be …
Stone spheres could be from Ancient Greek board game
Stone spheres could be from Ancient Greek board game Archaeologists from the University of Bristol have suggested that mysterious stone spheres found at various ancient settlements across the Aegean and Mediterranean could be playing pieces from one of the earliest ever board games. There has been quite a lot of speculation around these spheres found …
Nobel Prize Awarded for Development of Paleogenomics
Nobel Prize Awarded for Development of Paleogenomics The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has gone to Sweden’s Svante Paabo for his work on human evolution. The Prize committee said he achieved the seemingly impossible task of cracking the genetic code of one of our extinct relatives – Neanderthals. He also performed the “sensational” feat …