Tragic Loss: 2,500-Year-Old Olive Tree Burned to Ashes in Greek Fires A 2,500-year-old ancient olive tree on the island of Evia was destroyed today in the ongoing wildfires consuming the region. The ancient tree was located in the olive grove of Rovia and was such an enduring symbol of the landscape that the ancient geographer …

5,000-year-old grave reveals mᴀss murder of Bronze Age family Despite the fact that all 15 people discovered in a Bronze Age mᴀss grave in southern Poland were killed by a head blow, their bodies were buried together with great care and consideration. Genetic evidence now indicates that these people belonged to the same extended family, …

Remains of Medieval Bridge Discovered in Ljubljana, Slovenia Slovenian archaeologists have discovered several finds along the river Ljubljanica during the renovation of the Zlata Ladjica house, including the foundations of the Butcher’s Bridge, which has since the Middle Ages been replaced by the current Shoemaker’s Bridge.  The find did not come as a surprise because …

Roman Weapons Unearthed at Punic Site in Spain Archaeologists digging near the ancient Talayotic settlement of Son Catlar in Menorca, Spain have unearthed a treasure trove of artefacts from Roman soldiers, dating back to around 100 B.C.  The discovery, which happened in late July, includes an ᴀssortment of items found at the site, according to …

Study confirms ancient Spanish cave art was made by Neanderthals A study of the pigments used in wall paintings in the Cueva Ardales caves in southern Spain originated from Neanderthals. The cave was discovered in 1821 when an earthquake exposed the cave entrance. In 1918, the famous prehistorian Henri Breuil visited the cave and discovered …

Turkish Archaeologists Find Byzantine Castle at Akyaka, Western Turkey Excavation work was launched in Akyaka in the Ula district of southwestern Muğla province nearly a year ago to bring to light the historical sites of the town. Efforts to reveal the history of the town have been continuing without any interruption, and the archaeologists are …

Remains of twin fetuses and wealthy mom found in Bronze Age urn During the Bronze Age, a pregnant woman carrying twins in what is now Hungary met a tragic end, dying either just before or during childbirth, according to a new study about her burial. The woman and her twins were cremated and buried in …

Roman Canal and Road Uncovered in The Netherlands Dutch archaeologists said on Wednesday they have unearthed a Roman canal and road near ancient military camps that were this week listed on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage sites. The canal—more than 10 metres (33 feet) wide—and road were uncovered last week near the eastern city of …

Archaeologists discover a 6th-century coin hoard in ancient Phanagoria “Treasures are not often found,” explains Vladimir Kuznetsov, head of the Phanagoria archaeological expedition of the Insтιтute of Archeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences. “As a rule, they are evidence of catastrophic events in people’s lives, as a result of which the one who hid …