Excavations are set to resume at Kurul Castle in Ordu, Turkey, where archaeologists are uncovering evidence of a royal Dionysian cult that thrived over 2,000 years ago in the region overlooking the Black Sea. Dating back approximately 2,300 years, Kurul Castle is the first scientifically excavated archaeological site in Turkey’s Eastern Black Sea area. Constructed […]
Archaeologists in western Poland have recently unearthed two significant prehistoric structures termed the “Polish pyramids.” These megalithic tombs, believed to be over 5,500 years old, were found in the General Dezydery Chłapowski Landscape Park, near the village of Wyskoć in the Wielkopolska region. This finding marks only the second discovery of such structures in the […]
Archaeologists from the University of Houston have made a remarkable discovery by unearthing the tomb of Te K’ab Chaak, the first ruler of the ancient Maya city of Caracol, Belize. This monumental find is the first identifiable ruler’s tomb discovered in over forty years of excavations at Caracol, the largest Maya archaeological site in the […]
A recent archaeological expedition involving Egyptian and Italian researchers has unveiled remarkable Greco-Roman tombs in Aswan, close to the Aga Khan Mausoleum. This discovery, which includes the impressive limestone sarcophagus of a high-ranking official named Ka-Mesiu, offers new insights into burial practices during periods of foreign rule in ancient Egypt. The tomb is noted for […]
The Bayeux tapestry is making its way back to the UK for the first time in nearly a millennium. As one of the world’s most significant cultural artifacts, its return is highly anticipated by historians and art enthusiasts alike. In Egypt, a collaborative archaeological expedition has made an intriguing discovery of Greco-Roman tombs adorned with […]
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 […]