Archaeologists in Norfolk, England, have made a remarkable discovery: a 2,000-year-old Roman wicker well, which showcases the advancements of the Roman era. This well, intricately lined with woven wicker and possibly fitted with a wooden rung ladder, is part of a larger complex associated with a Roman rural settlement. This find, among others at the […]
A significant archaeological discovery has been made at Gordion, the ancient capital of the Phrygian Kingdom in Turkey, shedding new light on the funerary customs of the dynasty related to King Midas. Researchers have unearthed a well-preserved royal tomb dating back 2,800 years, located within a monumental burial mound close to the site’s museum. The […]
For many years, archaeologists portrayed Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, as a distant and isolated outpost of Polynesian civilization. This view suggested that after its settlement around 1200 AD, the island developed in complete separation from the broader Polynesian world. Prominent archaeological findings have now challenged this perception, suggesting that Rapa Nui was not only […]
A notable archaeological find has surfaced from the Vistula River in Warsaw, where a passerby discovered a well-preserved medieval sword. This significant artifact sheds light on Poland’s medieval heritage and underscores the archaeological riches lying beneath the waters of the country. The sword was found by Andrzej Korpikiewicz, who spotted it near the Tarchomin district, […]
Recent archaeological findings are challenging long-standing interpretations of historical sites. Notably, evidence suggests that a prominent Christian pilgrimage location may actually be the royal tomb of Herod the Great’s sister, undermining centuries of religious belief. In Scotland, archaeologists have made a significant discovery of the largest early Neolithic timber hall, showcasing advanced architectural techniques and […]
In a remarkable achievement, LMU’s Enrique Jiménez has collaborated with the University of Baghdad to rediscover a long-lost text, a hymn dedicated to ancient Babylon. Published in the journal Iraq, Jiménez describes the hymn as a captivating portrayal of Babylon’s grandeur and the lives of its residents. Founded around 2000 BC in Mesopotamia, Babylon once […]
Archaeologists and volunteers have made a remarkable discovery at Trelai Park in Cardiff, Wales, uncovering several Bronze Age cremation burials alongside the outline of an additional ancient building. This find comes just two years after the excavation of an early house dated to 1500 BC in the same location. Old burial pits containing cremated human […]
Beneath the charming Provençal village of Arles lies a hidden Roman legacy, a complex network of aqueducts and waterworks that once served this bustling locale. Recent geological archaeological efforts have revealed the intricate history of this hydraulic system, primarily utilizing carbonate mineral deposits that accumulated over centuries in aqueducts, basins, and pipes. Researchers from various […]
More than two thousand years after it guided sailors into the bustling harbor of Alexandria, the iconic Lighthouse of Alexandria, also known as the Pharos, has begun to re-emerge from the Mediterranean Sea. In a groundbreaking archaeological effort, a team has successfully recovered 22 massive stone blocks from its underwater ruins. This marks a significant […]
Recent archaeological findings have uncovered the secret ingredient behind the popular Roman fish sauce, garum. Until now, garum’s distinctive flavor remained largely documented in texts, but a team of researchers has identified European sardines as the primary ingredient through ancient DNA analysis from a fish-salting vat at the Adro Vello site in northwestern Spain. Published […]