A 2,000-year-old Roman grave belonging to soldier Flaccus unearthed in Netherlands
A 2,000-year-old Roman grave belonging to soldier Flaccus unearthed in Netherlands Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,000-year-old grave from the Roman settlement in Heerlen, Netherlands. The latest analysis has shown that it belonged to a Roman soldier named ‘Flaccus’. The discovery is being touted as the “most unique evidence of Roman habitation at this location,” as this is the first …
4,400-Year-Old Jade Cylinder Seal Found in Western Türkiye
4,400-Year-Old Jade Cylinder Seal Found in Western Türkiye A cylindrical seal made of jade stone dating back to 4,400 years ago was found in Kütahya Seyitömer Höyük (Seyitömer Mound), an Early Bronze Age – Middle Bronze Age settlement located in the western Anatolia region of Türkiye. The archaeological site of Seyitömer Höyük is located within the Kütahya region of western Türkiye, 350 …
A Hoard of Gold and Silver Roman Coins Dating Back to the Reign of Emperor Nero was Found in Worcestershire
A Hoard of Gold and Silver Roman Coins Dating Back to the Reign of Emperor Nero was Found in Worcestershire A hoard of Roman and Iron Age silver coins dating back to Emperor Nero’s reign has been found during building works in Worcestershire, western England. The treasure, consisting of 1,368 coins, includes the largest collection …
New Study Reveals Ancient Secrets of the 3,600-year-old Nebra Sky Disc
New Study Reveals Ancient Secrets of the 3,600-year-old Nebra Sky Disc Discovered in 1999 in Germany, the Nebra Sky Disc is the oldest known depiction of the cosmos. A recent examination of the Bronze Age artifact revealed the intricate methods used in its creation, which UNESCO described as “one of the most important archaeological finds of …
Research Shows Early North Americans Made Eyed Needles from Fur-Bearers
Research Shows Early North Americans Made Eyed Needles from Fur-Bearers Archaeologists from the University of Wyoming have found bone 13,000-year-old eyed needles crafted from the bones of various furry animals. The discovery sheds light on the lives of these early inhabitants of North America. The important find comes from an important archaeological site in Wyoming, …
1.5-Million-year-old Footprints have Revealed the Co-Existence of two Ancient Human Species in Kenya
1.5-Million-year-old Footprints have Revealed the Co-Existence of two Ancient Human Species in Kenya Thanks to a set of preserved footprints on the ancient shores of Lake Turkana in Kenya, researchers have uncovered the coexistence of two ancient human species more than a million years ago. Estimated to be 1.5 million years old, fossilized footprints offer …
New study reveals unique characteristics and complex origins of late Bronze Age swords discovered in the Balearic Islands
New study reveals unique characteristics and complex origins of late Bronze Age swords discovered in the Balearic Islands A recent study uncovered a wealth of new information regarding the production, material makeup, and cultural significance of Late Bronze Age swords found during several excavations conducted in the 20th century on Spain’s Balearic Islands in the western …
Oldest US firearm unearthed in Arizona, a 500-year-old bronze cannon linked to Coronado expedition
Oldest US firearm unearthed in Arizona, a 500-year-old bronze cannon linked to Coronado expedition Independent researchers in Arizona have unearthed a bronze cannon linked to the 16th-century expedition of Francisco Vázquez de Coronado, and it is marked to be the oldest known firearm found in the continental United States. The 42-inch-long, roughly 40-pound sand-cast bronze …
One of the largest mᴀss burial pits ever discovered in the UK has been unearthed next to Leicester Cathedral
One of the largest mᴀss burial pits ever discovered in the UK has been unearthed next to Leicester Cathedral While excavating the gardens of Leicester Cathedral for the future construction of a learning center, archaeologists uncovered one of the largest mᴀss burial pits ever discovered in the UK. Archaeologists initially suspected that this 12th-century burial …
Oldest known alphabet unearthed in ancient Syrian city -500 years older than thought
Oldest known alphabet unearthed in ancient Syrian city -500 years older than thought Johns Hopkins University researchers uncovered evidence of the oldest alphabetic writing in human history. The writing was etched onto finger-length clay cylinders discovered during a dig at an ancient Syrian city. The discovery was announced at the American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR) annual meeting. During an …