Spanish archaeologists plan rescue of ancient Phoenician shipwreck
Spanish archaeologists are working diligently to rescue a 2,500-year-old Phoenician shipwreck, known as Mazarron II, off the coast of Mazarron in the southeastern Spanish region of Murcia….
25 Mesolithic pits found in Bedfordshire, UK
Archaeologists have made a significant discovery in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, uncovering up to 25 monumental pits from the Mesolithic period. Credit: MOLA These pits, found on the…
Non-Invasive techniques used to examine Australian Aboriginal knife
A rare Australian Aboriginal knife with a highly polished resin handle has been the subject of a comprehensive investigation to determine its origin and age. The knife…
2,000-year-old Roman hoard uncovered in Suffolk
Archaeologists from Wardell Armstrong, working on behalf of Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service, have made a significant discovery on the grounds of the Euston Estate in Suffolk,…
300,000-year-old giant handaxes unearthed in Kent
Archaeologists from University College London (UCL) have unearthed “giant” prehistoric stone handaxes during excavations of an Ice Age site in Kent, England. Credit: Ingrey, et al., Internet…
Perfectly preserved ancient Greek altar unearthed in Sicily
Archaeologists have made a significant discovery on the Italian island of Sicily at the renowned archaeological site of Segesta. Credit: Flavio Leone Sisilab CoopCulture Sicilia An ancient…
Field site shows evidence of humans occupation 18,000 years ago in Oregon
Archaeologists from the University of Oregon’s Museum of Natural and Cultural History have found evidence suggesting humans occupied the Rimrock Draw Rockshelter outside of Riley, Oregon more…
Archaeologists unearth 3,000-year-old royal tombs filled with ancient artifacts in Cyprus
Archaeologists from the University of Gothenburg have made a groundbreaking discovery near the Bronze Age city of Dromolaxia Vizatzia, located at Hala Sultan Tekke on the southeastern…
Archaeologists unearth 2000-year-old human remains and animal sacrifices in Dorset
Archaeology students from Bournemouth University have unearthed a Bronze Age burial site during their excavation at a prehistoric settlement in Dorset. A bronze age man, buried in…
Nazi workshop uncovered in former Warsaw Ghetto
Archaeological works in the area of the former Warsaw Ghetto in Poland have unearthed a completely preserved workshop that played a crucial role in the lives of…