Restoration flaws lead to collapse of historic walls in Shahr-e Belqeys, Iran
Recent structural damage to the ancient mudbrick walls of Shahr-e Belqeys, a historically significant city located in northeast Iran, has raised concerns about the preservation of its…
Rushen Abbey excavation reveals 120,000 artifacts
Manx National Heritage presents the culmination of a decade-long excavation project with the publication of ‘Rushen Abbey: 100 years of excavation’ by Dr. Peter Davey. This significant…
Treasure hoard ᴀssociated with legendary scammer discovered in Poland
A treasure trove ᴀssociated with the infamous charlatan, Antoni Jaczewiczar, has been unearthed in the Świętokrzyskie Mountains of south-central Poland. Credit: Świętokrzyska Exploration Group During the tumultuous…
Radiocarbon dating unveils Roman Karanis’ survival in Egypt until the 7th century CE
A new study has reshaped our understanding of the ancient Greco-Roman settlement of Karanis, located in the Fayum oasis of Egypt. Karanis Ruins in Egypt. Credit: Einsamer…
Castlerigg Stone Circle’s origins predate Stonehenge by 700 years
A prehistoric stone circle nestled within England’s Lake District National Park may have been erected some 700 years before the iconic Stonehenge monument, proposes archaeologist Steve Dickinson….
Archaeologists uncover 1,600-year-old indoor pool at ancient Roman ruins in Albania
During excavations preceding a school construction project in Durrës, Albania, archaeologists unearthed a 1,600-year-old indoor pool. Situated in what is believed to be an aristocratic neighborhood, this…
Bronze Age burial chamber discovered on Dartmoor, England
Archaeologists have uncovered a Bronze Age burial chamber on Dartmoor, England. The discovery could be as significant as the one found at Whitehorse Hill site. Credit: Dartmoor…
Medieval church ruins discovered under tennis court in Visegrád, Hungary
As part of the Visegrád Renaissance Development Program, archaeological excavations in northern Hungary’s Visegrád have uncovered the concealed remains of the Church of the Virgin Mary, built…
Scientists discover oldest known human viruses in 50,000-year-old Neanderthal remains
Researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo have uncovered the oldest known human viruses in Neanderthal bones dating back over 50,000 years. In a study published in…
New analysis of Beethoven’s hair reveals the mysteries of his deafness and illnesses
A recent study published in the journal Clinical Chemistry has revealed the health challenges faced by the renowned composer Ludwig van Beethoven. A portrait of Ludwig van…