8,000 years of history to resurface at Turkey’s Tavşanlı Mound Excavations set to start at a mound in the central Turkish province of Kütahya in September are expected to shed light on 8,000 years of history, archaeologists said. Dubbed the “Heart of Kütahya” over its shape detected through aerial footage, the “Tavşanlı Mound” located in …

Bolza family turns 1,000-year-old Italian castle into H๏τel Castello di Reschio A 10th-century castle in the Umbrian hills has been restored and transformed into a H๏τel by Count Benedikt Bolza and his family, who created custom furniture for its 36 suites, restaurant and spa. Welcoming its first guests in spring 2021, H๏τel Castello di Reschio comprises 30 suites within …

The Bosnian Pyramids: One of the Greatest Finds ever It’s either one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of our time, or man has made a giant pyramid out of a molehill. In the wake of recent news that evidence of colossal pyramids had been found in the small Bosnian town of Visoko, many in the …

Hoard of 1,800-Year-Old Silver Coins Discovered in Germany More than 5,500 silver coins buried by a river about 1,800 years ago are now in the hands of archaeologists, following the hoard’s discovery in Augsburg, Germany.  At the time of the coins’ burial, the Roman Empire was in full swing, with its coinage reaching all corners …

Melting Glaciers Reveal 10,000-Year-Old Artifacts Belonging to Mysterious People Climate changes are a major threat to humanity, but as it seems, there is one science that truly benefits from the terrible changes – archaeology.  When it comes to melting ice or, more specifically, melting glaciers around the world, it has created an incredible opportunity for …

Mercury Detected in Remains from Copper Age Iberia A recent paper published in the International Journal of Osteoarchaeology and in which researchers from the University of Seville participate explores the complex relationship between humans and mercury over time. In this article, enтιтled “The use and abuse of cinnabar in Late Neolithic and Copper Age Iberia”, …

Archaeologists discover medieval port in west France A medieval port has been discovered in a 2,500m2 building site and archaeological dig surrounding a chateau in Vendée, western France. Among the discoveries are a large number of oak beams that are extremely well-preserved thanks to the levels of underground humidity in Talmont-Saint-Hilaire, where the dig has …

Bone workshop and oil lamp shop unearthed in Aizanoi ancient city in western Turkey A bone workshop and an oil lamp shop have been unearthed in the ancient city of Aizanoi, located in the western province of Kütahya. The excavations in Aizanoi, which is home to the best-preserved Zeus Temple in Anatolia and is also …

Turkish workers discover animal skeleton belonging to unknown species Digging in the yard of an old spinning factory in the eastern province of Iğdır last week, some workers discovered an animal skeleton of an unknown species. The skeleton, which remained intact under the garden, is about 1 meter (3.3 feet) tall and has the teeth …