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Collection of Greek, Roman, Byzantine artifacts discovered in neighborhood of Egypt’s Alexandria

Professor Ibrahim Mustafa, head of the archaeological mission and director of the Central District, stated that initial restoration work for the artifacts has already started.

Statues of ancient Greek and Roman dieties discovered in  in the Muharram Bek neighborhood of Alexandria, Egypt, May 8, 2026.
AI-generated image of man fleeing the eruption of  Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, April 27, 2026.

Italian archaeologists use AI to generate image of Pompeii victim for first time

Ruins of mudbrick buildings on the northern mound of Buto, April 7, 2026.

How archaeologists used technology to rediscover ancient Egyptian city on the Nile Delta - study

(a) Section of the mosaic showing the leopard and the woman. (b) Section of the mosaic showing the venator with the pole, the leopard, and the woman.

Lost mosaic shows first visual depiction of women fighting beasts in Roman arenas - study


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.

The decorative gold piece was found on the ancient Roman road, Dere Street.

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.

Illustration: Star of David mosaic.

1,800-year-old Roman water system unearthed at Zerzevan Castle, Turkey

The site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List in 2020.

1,800-year-old Roman water system unearthed at Zerzevan Castle, Turkey.

East German quartet sentenced in Manching Museum heist, but treasure remains lost

On November 22, 2022, a heist at the Celtic-Roman Museum in Manching, Bavaria, led to the theft of 483 gold coins weighing around 3.7 kilograms.

Hoard of Celtic gold coins, Bohemia, La Tène culture, NM Prague, 188058.

Prof. Dr. Yusuf Sezgin's Team Unveils 1400-Year-Old Roman Bronze Cauldron in Pergamon

After restoration, the hammer marks on the bronze vessel are clearly observable.

Illustration: Asklepion Archaeological Site drone view in Bergama Town of Turkey.

Google's AI tool Aeneas aids historians in interpreting ancient Roman inscriptions

Developed by Google DeepMind, Aeneas helps scholars restore missing text and date ancient inscriptions.

Inscriptions found in the ancient Roman temple area in Baalbek, Lebanon.

Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old gold ring in excavation of Israeli national park

“I was amazed by the find. To my delight, I also discovered a pair of gold earrings, but the ring, with its small and unique design, really moved me," volunteer Eddie Lipsman said.

A 2000-year-old gold ring discovered during excavations in Susita National Park.

Early Byzantine chapel and complex discovered at Konuralp Ancient Theatre

Findings include mosaics, apses, and possibly a larger complex from the early Byzantine period.

 Prusias ad Hypium antique city in Duzce, Turkey.

Archaeological dig at St Albans pub hailed as 'huge success'

A four-day event attracted approximately 2,400 visitors.

 The Rose and Crown pub, St Albans.

Roman-era 50-square-meter mosaic found almost untouched in Dara, Turkey

Archaeologist Devrim Hasan Menteşe says a coin from emperor Justinian I dates the floor to AD 525-575 and confirms Dara's status as a key Mesopotamian trade and pilgrimage center.

 Dara Antique City.