Excavations
Ancient tunnel with unknown age, purpose found near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel ahead of Jerusalem Day
After descending a set of ancient stairs from the surface, archaeologists found themselves standing at the hewn opening of the tunnel, found to be filled with hundreds of years of ancient sewage.
Scandinavia's largest prehistoric mound is not a tomb, but a memorial to a natural disaster - study
Handgun fragments found near Germany's Kletzke Castle may date to 14th century, new research shows
Rare half-shekel coin used in biblical census count discovered by archaeologists in Judean Desert
Elite roman tomb found after 2,000 years - could it reveal the identity of a forgotten power player
The grave may belong to someone close to Emperor Augustus, and it still holds its secrets.
Holidaymaker strikes paleontological gold: 100-million-year-old pearl surfaces in Queensland
After two years of examinations, paleontologists confirmed the pearl's scientific value, calling it 'an incredibly rare and priceless find'.
Archaeologists Uncover Roman ‘Flip-Flops’ in 1,600-Year-Old Bathhouse
New mosaic find in Sicily stuns scholars - and shows that summer style is older than you think.
1,400-year-old Christian cross unearthed in UAE desert monastery
Stunning gypsum artifact reveals ancient faith, cultural exchange, and peaceful coexistence on Sir Bani Yas Island.
2,000-year-old Greek artifact seized in Jerusalem antique shop raid
A lead weight from 147 BCE—marked by a powerful market official—may tie to a major political dynasty in Edom’s ancient capital.
Mosaic reveals the earliest Christian nursing home by the Sea of Galilee
Researchers from the University of Haifa say the late fourth or early fifth century CE inscription is the earliest physical proof of organized elder care in Byzantine Israel.
Beginner’s luck: Archeology student finds 9th-century gold on her first dig
The 20-year-old’s incredible find may be linked to early medieval ceremonial practices and confirms the long-lasting importance of the ancient Roman road, Dere Street.
Survivors vs. Mount Vesuvius: Fresh Digs Show a Return to Pompeii After 79 A.D.
After the eruption, Pompeii became a fragile camp-like site, inhabited without Roman infrastructure, as people lived among the ruins until the fifth century.
New Clues in Poland's Search for the ‘Eighth Wonder’ - From Königsberg to Kaliningrad
Polish archaeologists open Dziemiany’s SS bunker excavation in a new search for the lost Amber Room.
Mosaic with Star of David and Hidden Messages in Ancient Greek Found in Turkey
Turkish archaeologists found a 35 sqm mosaic in Diyarbakır with a Star of David, cross motif, six lines of Ancient Greek text, and geometric patterns during a grave excavation in Ergani district.
