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
‘Many-Eyes’ and Joseph with infant Jesus Coptic frescos found at Assiut dig
Among several painted murals, archaeologists highlighted a striking image of “a multitude of eyes centred on a single face,” which they interpret as a Coptic symbol of spiritual vigilance.
Excavation reveals lost city associated with mythical river mentioned in sacred texts
At a depth of 23 meters, the team discovered an ancient river system associated with the Saraswati River, described in texts like the Rigveda.
Prosecutors charge six in death of archaeology student in excavation accident
'The cellar should not have been entered by persons at any time without the necessary safety measures,' stated the public prosecutor's office.
Hidden Viking necropolis connected to King Harald Bluetooth discovered in Denmark
Archaeologists believe the graves may belong to a noble family connected to King Harald Bluetooth.
Ireland begins excavation at Catholic mother-and-baby home to uncover remains of 796 children
Historian Catherine Corless uncovered 796 death certificates but no burial records for the children who died at the institution.
Thrushes were everyday street food in Roman Era, excavation reveals
The research illuminates part of the Roman diet and challenges historical assumptions about thrush consumption.
Archaeologists 'breathless': Intact Roman pot discovered at Drumanagh site
Despite the Roman Empire not reaching Ireland, Roman influence and goods did land on the island.
A relative of King Midas? Untouched Phrygian royal burial chamber unearthed at Gordion, Turkey
Gordion, situated at the modern-day site of Yassıhöyük in Ankara Province, emerged as the capital of the Phrygians in the early first millennium BCE and is still inhabited today.
Metal detectorist unearths 1,000-year-old Viking gold arm ring on the Isle of Man
The arm-ring was likely used both as jewelry and currency, demonstrating Viking-era practices.
Original architecture of ancient Roman fountain revealed in Perre Ancient City
Director Alkan said, "We have restored the fountain to its appearance from 2,000 years ago by uncovering three water channels."
