Iron Age
Massive newly-unearthed complex may shed light on how Jewish pilgrims prepared to enter the Temple
The discovery was made during five seasons of excavations, directed by Prof. Uzi Leibner and Prof. Orit Peleg-Barkat of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Institute of Archaeology.
Previously unknown Iron Age grave of high-ranking individual, two-wheel chariot found in Germany
Ancient stone at Tel Eton may provide new proof of King Hezekiah’s religious reform, study suggests
Wooden platform older than Stonehenge found hidden beneath man-made island in Scotland
Rare Roman-era enamelled bronze brooch found in Iron Age settlement at Scottish distillery
Researchers believe the brooch came north with Roman soldiers, possibly as a ritual offering or battle trophy.
Necropolis in Italian island reveals a multicultural Iron Age society
Analysis shows Greeks, Phoenicians, and Italians coexisted in ancient Ischia, forming a cosmopolitan society.
Rare 2,000-year-old strawberry-shaped Iron Age divination spoon discovered on Isle of Man
Similar ritual spoons have been found in Britain, Ireland, and France. The British Museum holds several pairs, one engraved with a cross and the other with a small hole.
Decapitated male skulls in Iberia are likely ‘war trophies’ used for intimidation, study finds
At Puig Castellar, isotope analysis revealed that three of the four individuals differed from the local strontium reference, suggesting they were probably not from the local community.
Ballymacombs More Woman: Iron Age decapitated remains found in a Northern Ireland bog
Decapitation may be part of a pattern of ritual killings during the Iron Age period.
Before Indian wootz and Damascus steel: Meteorite iron shaped Iron Age patterns in Poland
Archaeologists in Poland uncovered 26 iron objects made from a single meteorite.
Study reveals Bronze and Iron Age origins of skeletons in River Thames
"Violence is a particularly common theme for later prehistoric human remains from watery places," said the head researcher.
Lost kingdom? Massive Iron Age longhouse suggests the existence of ancient Norwegian monarch
Some old Scandinavian writings trace kings back to Christ’s birth, once dismissed as mere tales—but perhaps there’s truth in them.
Rare Iron Age helmet identified among Snettisham Hoard fragments
'There are less than 10 Iron Age helmets in Britain and every single one is unique,' said Julia Farley, Iron Age curator at the British Museum.
DNA analysis reveals Iron Age society in Britain was built around women
Researchers have uncovered genetic evidence suggesting that ancient Celtic societies in Iron Age Britain were matrilineal and matrilocal, with women holding status and influence.
