Long-lost temple of Hercules from 9th century BC discovered, claim researchers Archaeologists near Cádiz, Spain, believe they have located the site of the lost Temple of Hercules Gaditanus, an ancient pilgrimage destination visited by the likes of Roman dictator Julius Caesar and Carthaginian general Hannibal. The elusive site has been something of “a holy grail” …

Neolithic cattle sites could change the understanding of what beef meant to the people of Ireland An archaeological site in Dublin with an unusually large collection of cattle remains could potentially change the understanding of beef and cattle herding in Middle Neolithic Ireland and Europe. Data collected from the N2 Kilshane excavation in north county Dublin …

Island grave reveals 1,000-year-old treasure trove of ‘elite’ jewellery including a solid amber ring Archaeologists have uncovered an ‘elite’ grave from the 12th century during excavation work in Northern Poland. The discovery in the village of Ostrowite included two amber rings, a bronze bowl, and an iron knife in a leather sheath with bronze fittings. …

Hungry badger accidentally unearths hundreds of ancient Roman coins in Spain A badger has led archaeologists to a hoard of more than 200 Roman coins that had been hidden in a cave in Spain for centuries. The animal had burrowed into a crack in the rock inside the La Cuesta cave in the Asturias region …

Europe’s first farmers came from Turkey confirmed by DNA It was an innovation that changed the course of human history forever, leading to the rise of the first civilisations and transforming the way of life of our ancestors. Now researchers believe they have pinpointed where the first farmers who spread into Europe 8,000 years ago …

Mysteries Of Ancient ‘Computer’ Found In Greek Shipwreck Solved By Scientists Archaeologists claim to have solved the mysteries behind an ancient Greek “computer” that shouldn’t even exist. Known for its hidden relics archaeological treasures, Greece has offered great insights into a world long lost. In fact, some of the earliest advances in understanding space and …

Scientists Hope to Solve the Mystery of 163 Child Mummies Discovered in Italy The 200-year-old secrets of the child mummies of the Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo in northern Sicily are to be revealed by a British-led team of scientists using X-ray technology. Dr Kirsty Squires, of Staffordshire University, will head a first attempt to tell the …

7,000-year-old fortress wall uncovered in southern Turkey A fortress wall dating 7,000 years back to the Chalcolithic Age has been unearthed at the Yumuktepe Mound in southern Turkey’s Mersin province. The Yumuktepe Mound is highly significant as a continuous settlement for 9,000 years since the Neolithic Age. Two and a half months of excavations at …

Terracotta Dog Unearthed in Rome Because of its long history, Rome has often yielded archaeological treasures in the most unexpected of places. The latest of these riches is an ancient dog statue, which was discovered during work on Rome’s water system just before Christmas. An arm of the Italian Ministry of Culture devoted to archaeological …