Artifacts
Egypt unearths underground tombs, golden tongues ahead of construction in ancient coastal city
An unfinished statue of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, a limestone gravestone depicting a seated man holding a bird, as well as the remains of a plaster sphinx statue were also found at the site.
Authorities seize thousands of stolen artifacts in raid on antiquities smuggler's home in West Bank
Oldest copy of Homer’s Odyssey in book form joins Christopher Nolan's film press tour
Lincoln Memorial to pull historic documents from public display over fear of heat damage - report
Archaeologists discover over 900 Bronze Age metal artifacts on Somló Hill, Hungary
The discoveries suggest the hill was not only a site of ritual but also a seat of power for the elite of the time.
Restorers puzzle together ancient relics shattered by Turkey’s 2023 earthquake
Artifacts at least a thousand years old are being prepared for re-exhibition, says restorer.
From murder to macabre relic: How William Corder's skin became a museum artifact
Author calls the skin-bound books 'disgusting artifacts' that 'should not be exhibited'.
Six arrested in Crete for smuggling over 40 archaeological artifacts
Recovered artifacts include Cycladic figurines, statuettes, and everyday items.
Police find ancient treasures, weapons in Dimona antiquities probe
A Dimona resident was detained for questioning after the search uncovered not only the archaeological treasures but also a cache of weapons, ammunition, and currency.
Ancient arrowheads in the Negev reveal human trafficking caravans from 2,500 years ago
Located near Tlalim Junction, the excavation site has revealed dozens of tombs containing a rich variety of artifacts.
Ancient artifacts found during Greek subway construction
The construction project in Thessaloniki, Greece, began in 2003 and has led to thousands of archeological finds ranging from Roman-era roads to Greek mosaics.
Iraq exhibits ancient artifacts returned by US and other countries
Iraqi authorities have been trying to retrieve thousands of archaeological relics missing since the US invasion in 2003.
Rare astrolabe discovery in Verona reveals Islamic-Jewish scientific collaboration 900 years ago
The tool enabled users to calculate time and distances, plot the position of the stars, and even forecast the future by casting a horoscope.
Greek antiquities valued at $3.7 million recovered from New York smugglers
Several of the most notable pieces are thousands of years old.
