Archaeologist

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  2,000-Year-Old Roman 'Service Station' Unearthed In Gloucester

  Archaeologists in Gloucester have uncovered a 2,000-year-old Roman mutatio, or service station, during roadbuilding efforts.

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  Massive Private Bathhouse Uncovered in Pompeii, Revealing Elite Roman Lifestyle

  Archaeologists have discovered one of the largest private bathhouses in Pompeii, dating back to the Roman era. The bathhouse, featuring hot, warm, and cold rooms, reflects the elite lifestyle enjoyed by its wealthy owners. Alongside the lavish complex, remains of individuals reveal the tragic impact of Mount Vesuvius' eruption in AD79. This find of...

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  Ancient Pagan Temple Linked To Jesus' Ancestors Found Under Jerusalem

  As per archaeologists, the complex was likely constructed in the Middle Bronze Age, with its final stage in Iron Age IIB.

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  Archaeologists Discover Ancient Artifacts in Iraq, Unlocking Secrets of Mesopotamia

  Artefacts unearthed at Kurd Qaburstan in Iraq, including clay tablets, a game board, and monumental remains, are offering significant insights into Mesopotamian history. Researchers, led by Tiffany Earley-Spadoni from the University of Central Florida, are uncovering details about the daily lives, literacy, and social structures of this Middle Bron...

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  First-Ever Female Burial with Weapons, Believed to Be a Warrior, Discovered in Hungary

  Archaeologists have uncovered the first known female burial with weapons from the 10th century in Hungary’s Carpathian Basin. This rare find in the Sárrétudvari-Hízóföld cemetery features a mix of male and female grave goods, challenging prior assumptions about gender roles during the Hungarian Conquest period. The burial of SH-63, confirmed...

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  Ancient Battle Site Between Alexander the Great and Ancient Persians Discovered in Turkey

  The site of Alexander the Great’s decisive Battle of Granicus, fought in 334 B.C., has been uncovered in northwest Turkey. Archaeologists identified the location about 10 kilometres north of Biga, using a combination of historical records and geomorphological research. The discovery includes the remains of Hermaion, the ancient city where Alexand...

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  13 Mummies With Gold Tongue And Fake Nails Discovered In Ancient Egyptian Tomb

  A team of Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered 13 ancient mummies with golden tongues and fingernails in a cemetery at the site of Oxyrhynchus.

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  16th-Century Spanish Cannons Found in Arizona, Could Be US’s Oldest Firearms

  Archaeologists have discovered two cannons dating back to 1541 in Arizona. The firearms, believed to be the oldest found in the US, were left behind by Spanish forces after a battle against Native Americans. The cannons, part of Francisco Vázquez de Coronado’s expedition, were likely abandoned following resistance from Indigenous groups. Experts...

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  2,500-Year-Old Rare Bronze Age Sword with Iron Rivets Unearthed in Danish Bog

  A rare Bronze Age sword, bent into an S-shape, was recently discovered in a Danish bog near Veksø. Estimated to be 2,500 years old, the sword is believed to have been part of a ritual sacrifice. Alongside the sword, a bronze neck ring and other artefacts were uncovered. Archaeologists believe this sword marks an important shift between the Bronze ...

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  Marble Bust Found in Egypt Sparks Debate Over Cleopatra VII’s Depiction

  A marble bust discovered beneath a temple wall at Taposiris Magna in Egypt is believed by archaeologist Kathleen Martinez to represent Cleopatra VII. The statue, wearing a royal diadem, has drawn scepticism from experts, with Zahi Hawass suggesting a Roman-era origin instead. Found alongside the bust were 337 coins, oil lamps, a bronze ring, and ot...

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  Gold and Silver Jewellery Found in 1,600-Year-Old Aristocratic Burials in Crimea

  Archaeologists have excavated ancient aristocratic burials in Crimea's Almalyk-dere necropolis, dating back 1,600 years. The discoveries include gold and silver jewellery such as earrings, fibulas, belts, and gold foil appliqués. The findings, tied to a Christian Gothic principality, suggest the burials were for elite women. Additionally, a cosmet...

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  Shipwreck Off Kenya's Coast Could Be Galleon Linked to Vasco da Gama's Final Voyage

  An international team of archaeologists is investigating a shipwreck discovered off the coast of Malindi, Kenya, which may be the remains of the São Jorge, a Portuguese galleon linked to Vasco da Gama's final voyage. The wreck, found in 2013, lies on a coral reef approximately 500 meters from the shore and is believed to have sunk over 500 years a...

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  Researchers Find Evidence of the Oldest Alphabetic Writing in Human History in Syria

  Clay cylinders bearing alphabetic inscriptions have been discovered in a 2400 BCE tomb at Tell Umm-el Marra, Syria. The find challenges prior beliefs about the origin and timeline of alphabetic writing, previously thought to have emerged around 1900 BCE in Egypt. The artefacts, unearthed by Johns Hopkins University researchers, include Early Bronze...

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  Neolithic Stone Circles Discovered in England Could Solve the Stonehenge Mystery: Report

  Two Neolithic stone circles were recently discovered on Dartmoor, England. Alan Endacott, archaeologist, suggests these sites, one named Metheral and the other Irishman’s Wall, were part of a 5-mile ceremonial arc from 5,000 years ago. The findings highlight the cultural and spiritual significance of Dartmoor's uplands in prehistoric times. Simil...

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  World's Oldest Alphabet Writings Discovered In Syria, Archaeologists Claim

  Long before alphabets came into existence, human civilisations used different means to communicate such as images and hieroglyphics.