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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


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."

 Perre, an important local center of the Roman Empire. Small town and necropolis. Adiyaman, Turkey.

Romanian discovers 1,469 ancient Roman silver coins near Letca Veche

He said, 'I hope that one day I will go with my child to the museum, where I can explain how I was lucky enough to discover a page from the history of our people.'

 Hiker finds 2,000-year-old treasure: 'Thought about pinching myself'.

Rare Roman Victory goddess relief found near Hadrian's Wall

Researchers believe the 47-centimeter-high sandstone relief, dating to around 213 AD, may symbolize the end of the Severan Wars and was part of a larger commemorative structure.

 Rare Roman Victory goddess relief found near Hadrian's Wall.

Bronze Lion-Head Coffin Handles with Rings Mounted Above the Mane Found near Ibreika

First-known example of overhead ring placement suggests handles were designed as lifting grips for Roman-period wooden coffins, not decorative door knockers.

 Reconstruction of the lion-head discs as handles to carry a wooden coffin.

Roman Legionaries Buried Pig Jaws as Funeral Offerings—First Physical Proof in the Levant Unearthed

Pit holding thirteen mandibles reveals second- to third-century CE soldiers sacrificed pigs during cemetery rites, echoing the silicernium feast described in Latin sources.

 Fresco scene portraying a pig sacrifice.

Earthquake reveals Roman theater beneath Croatian townhall

Find offers new insights into the size and urbanization of ancient Siscia.

 Earthquake reveals Roman theater beneath Croatian townhall.

Metal detectorist finds 1,469 ancient Roman silver coins in Romania

Marius Mangeac: 'I never imagined I would witness history with my own eyes'.

 Metal detectorist finds 1,469 ancient Roman silver coins in Romania.

Illegal excavators find 2000-year-old Roman mosaic featuring female figure

Suspects allegedly tried to sell mosaic abroad, including to buyer in Italy.

 Illegal excavators find 2000-year-old Roman mosaic featuring female figure.

Archaeologists uncover well-preserved Roman lime kiln in Gloucester

'The kiln itself is quite rare in Gloucestershire,' said Guarino, highlighting its exceptional preservation.

 Archaeologists uncover well-preserved Roman lime kiln in Gloucester.

Archaeologists uncover ancient Roman horse cemetery with over 100 horses in Stuttgart

Archaeologist Sarah Roth explained: "Here we see a particularly close bond of the owner to his horse. Even after about 1,800 years, the grief over the death of this one animal is still evident."

 Archaeologists uncover ancient Roman horse cemetery with over 100 horses in Stuttgart.