Archaeological Discoveries

Archaeologists have uncovered a 4,000-year-old fortified town named al-Natah in northwest Saudi Arabia, illustrating the gradual shift from nomadic to urban lifestyles.

Archaeologists in Sweden have discovered a Viking cemetery, dating back 1,200 years, in the village of Tvååker. The site contains over 100 graves, including unique stone ship outlines. Artefacts such as human and animal bones, metal items, and a fragment of a silver coin were found. This discovery sheds light on Viking burial practices and their ...

Researchers have discovered the ancient Maya city of Valeriana in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula using lidar technology. This city, located in east-central Campeche, includes over 6,600 structures, such as temple pyramids and plazas, dating back to the Classic period (250-900 AD). The team, led by archaeologist Luke Auld-Thomas, repurposed existing li...

Archaeologists have disclosed the origin of the famous "holy grail" cup, which was found with 12 human skeletons at the spot in Jordan where the 1989 film Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade was filmed.

A Norman-era silver coin hoard discovered in Somerset has been sold for £4.3 million, becoming the most valuable treasure ever found in Britain. The 2,584 silver pennies, unearthed in Chew Valley, were buried during the turbulent period following the Norman Conquest around 1066. This rare find provides a glimpse into England's transition from Saxo...

Archaeologists have unearthed a 2,000-year-old tomb beneath Petra's iconic Treasury, revealing 12 skeletons and a treasure trove of ancient artefacts. The discovery offers new insights into the burial practices of the Nabataean civilisation, dating back to between the mid-first century B.C. and the early second century A.D. Pottery, jewellery, and ...

The discovery has excited historians, as it offers insights into past excavation methods and the history of the area. The bottle, typically used for smelling salts, has been described as a rare archaeological "time capsule."

Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed a 3,200-year-old military barracks in the northwest Nile Delta. Among the remarkable discoveries is a bronze sword inscribed with the name of Ramesses II, likely awarded to a high-ranking officer. The site, strategically located along a military road, features storerooms for grain, ovens for baking, and animal...

A 2,300-year-old Celtic helmet has been discovered at the Łysa Góra site in Poland, marking the first evidence of Celtic settlement in northern Poland. This significant find, led by Bartłomiej Kaczyński from the State Archaeological Museum in Warsaw, suggests that Celts settled in the region to secure valuable amber supplies.

A recent discovery of Neanderthal DNA from a fossil named Thorin has revealed a previously unknown evolutionary path. Thorin’s lineage reportedly remained isolated from other Neanderthal populations for nearly 50,000 years. The DNA evidence suggests that this group evolved separately in Europe without intermingling with other Neanderthals or earl...

A remarkable 1,000-year-old ring has been uncovered at the site of Burghead Fort in Scotland. The discovery was made by John Ralph, a retired engineer, on the final day of an archaeological dig. The kite-shaped ring, featuring a red centre, is an exceptional find as Pictish rings are rare and usually discovered in hoards. Dr Gordon Noble of the Uni...

A significant discovery of ancient silver coins has been made on the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria, located between Sicily and Tunisia. Archaeologists from the University of Tübingen, Germany, unearthed 27 Roman silver coins, known as "denarii," dating back more than 2,000 years. The coins were found hidden in a hole in the wall during excav...

Archaeologists in Kazakhstan's Ulytau region have uncovered ten ancient kurgans, including several with unique stone ridges resembling mustaches. Dating back to the Middle Ages, these burial mounds offer intriguing insights into historical burial practices. Among the finds is a kurgan containing the remains of a man buried with a triangular arrowhe...

Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,500-year-old astronomy observatory in Buto, Egypt, within a temple complex dedicated to the goddess Wadjet. This significant discovery dates back to the sixth century BCE, a period marked by political instability as pharaonic power began to wane. The observatory, spanning 850 square metres, is the largest known fro...

New archaeological research has uncovered evidence of human settlement near West Papua dating back over 55,000 years. This discovery, made in Mololo Cave on Waigeo Island, sheds light on the early migration routes into the Pacific, revealing how ancient humans adapted to life in tropical rainforests and coastal regions. The excavation, a collaborat...

Archaeologists have uncovered a 4,000-year-old fortified town named al-Natah in northwest Saudi Arabia, illustrating the gradual shift from nomadic to urban lifestyles.

Archaeologists in Sweden have discovered a Viking cemetery, dating back 1,200 years, in the village of Tvååker. The site contains over 100 graves, including unique stone ship outlines. Artefacts such as human and animal bones, metal items, and a fragment of a silver coin were found. This discovery sheds light on Viking burial practices and their ...

Researchers have discovered the ancient Maya city of Valeriana in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula using lidar technology. This city, located in east-central Campeche, includes over 6,600 structures, such as temple pyramids and plazas, dating back to the Classic period (250-900 AD). The team, led by archaeologist Luke Auld-Thomas, repurposed existing li...

Archaeologists have disclosed the origin of the famous "holy grail" cup, which was found with 12 human skeletons at the spot in Jordan where the 1989 film Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade was filmed.

A Norman-era silver coin hoard discovered in Somerset has been sold for £4.3 million, becoming the most valuable treasure ever found in Britain. The 2,584 silver pennies, unearthed in Chew Valley, were buried during the turbulent period following the Norman Conquest around 1066. This rare find provides a glimpse into England's transition from Saxo...

Archaeologists have unearthed a 2,000-year-old tomb beneath Petra's iconic Treasury, revealing 12 skeletons and a treasure trove of ancient artefacts. The discovery offers new insights into the burial practices of the Nabataean civilisation, dating back to between the mid-first century B.C. and the early second century A.D. Pottery, jewellery, and ...

The discovery has excited historians, as it offers insights into past excavation methods and the history of the area. The bottle, typically used for smelling salts, has been described as a rare archaeological "time capsule."

Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed a 3,200-year-old military barracks in the northwest Nile Delta. Among the remarkable discoveries is a bronze sword inscribed with the name of Ramesses II, likely awarded to a high-ranking officer. The site, strategically located along a military road, features storerooms for grain, ovens for baking, and animal...

A 2,300-year-old Celtic helmet has been discovered at the Łysa Góra site in Poland, marking the first evidence of Celtic settlement in northern Poland. This significant find, led by Bartłomiej Kaczyński from the State Archaeological Museum in Warsaw, suggests that Celts settled in the region to secure valuable amber supplies.

A recent discovery of Neanderthal DNA from a fossil named Thorin has revealed a previously unknown evolutionary path. Thorin’s lineage reportedly remained isolated from other Neanderthal populations for nearly 50,000 years. The DNA evidence suggests that this group evolved separately in Europe without intermingling with other Neanderthals or earl...

A remarkable 1,000-year-old ring has been uncovered at the site of Burghead Fort in Scotland. The discovery was made by John Ralph, a retired engineer, on the final day of an archaeological dig. The kite-shaped ring, featuring a red centre, is an exceptional find as Pictish rings are rare and usually discovered in hoards. Dr Gordon Noble of the Uni...

A significant discovery of ancient silver coins has been made on the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria, located between Sicily and Tunisia. Archaeologists from the University of Tübingen, Germany, unearthed 27 Roman silver coins, known as "denarii," dating back more than 2,000 years. The coins were found hidden in a hole in the wall during excav...

Archaeologists in Kazakhstan's Ulytau region have uncovered ten ancient kurgans, including several with unique stone ridges resembling mustaches. Dating back to the Middle Ages, these burial mounds offer intriguing insights into historical burial practices. Among the finds is a kurgan containing the remains of a man buried with a triangular arrowhe...

Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,500-year-old astronomy observatory in Buto, Egypt, within a temple complex dedicated to the goddess Wadjet. This significant discovery dates back to the sixth century BCE, a period marked by political instability as pharaonic power began to wane. The observatory, spanning 850 square metres, is the largest known fro...

New archaeological research has uncovered evidence of human settlement near West Papua dating back over 55,000 years. This discovery, made in Mololo Cave on Waigeo Island, sheds light on the early migration routes into the Pacific, revealing how ancient humans adapted to life in tropical rainforests and coastal regions. The excavation, a collaborat...