Hidden Bronze Age settlements revealed in Serbian plains through satellite imagery
Satellite imagery has uncovered a network of more than 100 Bronze Age structures concealed in the expansive plains of Serbia, challenging previous assumptions about the region’s history...
"Ogham is an early medieval alphabet used to write the Archaic Irish language from the 4th to the 6th century and Old Irish from the 6th to the 9th century. It was the first written language in Ireland and is typically found carved on stones in Ireland, Wales and western Britain."
Archaeologists uncover circular building with six towers from the 6th century BCE in Khorasan, Iran
Archaeologists conducting excavations in South Khorasan, Iran, have unearthed a remarkable structure dating back to the 6th century BCE. The site, named Tappe Takhchar-Abad, features an extraordinary almost circular adobe building with six solid towers.
Fragments of unique 17th-century iconostasis discovered in Nowoberezowo, Poland
Researchers have unearthed substantial fragments of a 17th-century iconostasis in the attic of St. John the Theologian Church in Nowoberezowo, Podlaskie, Poland. This significant find, considered the oldest of its kind in the region, is hailed for its authenticity and remarkable state of preservation...
English archaeologist Dorothy Garrod was born #OTD in 1892.
One of her most significant excavations was at the Mount Carmel caves in Palestine (now Israel) during the 1920s and 1930s. She was one of the early adopters of a more systematic and scientific method in archaeology, emphasizing the importance of stratigraphic excavation to understand the sequence and timing of human occupation sites.
American archeologist Esther Boise Van Deman died #OTD in 1937.
She utilized detailed measurements and meticulous documentation of building materials and techniques, which enabled a more precise understanding of the chronological development of Roman construction practices. One of her most notable contributions was her work on the Roman concrete construction technique known as "opus caementicium."
Research reveals Westminster’s Tudor horse cemetery as likely a resting place for imported elite animals
Three decades ago, an exceptional animal burial ground was unearthed in Westminster, London, serving as the final resting place for exotic horses during the medieval and Tudor eras...
So this is the pictograph to the left of the really crisp one seen in my last post. Sadly, this one has not fared well over the centuries. The left side of it has mostly been washed away by water running down the cliff face. I enhanced this one quite a bit so we could see some of the detail. When it was fresh, I think this one would have really been spectacular! It has many more elements to it than the last one I posted.
Archaeologists search for King John’s lost treasure after 800 years
Archaeologists are gearing up to search for King John’s legendary lost treasure.
The saga of King John’s treasure traces back to 1216 when, amid the chaos of war, his baggage train carrying the English Crown Jewels was swallowed by the unpredictable tides of Wash Bay in Norfolk...
I'm not sure who that old coot is photo bombing this cliff dwelling, but I saw him free climb down into the canyon from the mesa top. Silly old guy must have went up the wrong canyon looking for this ruin, climbed out, walked across the mesa, & then climbed down into this, the right canyon with its really cool cultural site. There's rock art decorating the canyon walls, pottery shards, 800-year-old corn cobs, & pressure flakes everywhere!
Archaeological surveys uncover ancient perishable artifacts and obsidian mining activities in northern British Columbia’s ice patches
Archaeologists conducting surveys of retreating ice patches in northern British Columbia, Canada, have uncovered over 50 perishable artifacts associated with ancient mining activities...
Nice! Using parametric masks in Darktable I was able to enhance the extremely faded green pictographs in this panel! Green is a very rare color to see in Utah Four Corners area pictographs.
Nice pictograph and hand print I found hiking canyons in Utah the other day. (Note: I enhanced the saturation a bit in Darktable using parametric masks. The original is quite faded, sadly.)
Giant 200,000-year-old hand axe discovered in Saudi Arabia
An international team of archaeologists working in the Qurh Plain of northwest Saudi Arabia has unearthed a colossal hand axe estimated to be over 200,000 years old. The find is made of fine-grained basalt and measures an impressive 51.3 cm (20 inches) in length...
Recent research challenges long-held beliefs about the decomposition of human brains after death.
Contrary to long-held beliefs that the brain swiftly decomposes following demise, this study, published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B, demonstrates that human brains can endure for millennia under certain conditions...
Viking Age silver bracelet unearthed by metal detectorist in Norway
Metal detectorist Jørgen Strande uncovered two Viking Age silver artifacts—a bracelet and a coin—within a day of each other in a farmer’s field in Innlandet County, Norway. Strande, who followed proper protocol, took GPS coordinates, pictures, and promptly informed local authorities...
Archaeologists discover a remarkable assemblage of petroglyphs and dinosaur footprints in Brazil
A recent discovery at the Serrote do Letreiro Site in Brazil’s Paraíba State has unveiled a unique convergence of paleontological and archaeological marvels. This site, nestled within the Vale dos Dinossauros Natural Monument on the outskirts of the Sousa Basin, features three expansive rock outcrops spanning an area of over 15000 square meters
@archaeology I like that headline. It allows you to imagine for a moment that dinosaurs could have had an artistic mind. 🤭
And well, both was discovered long ago. New is the study about the petroglyphs.
Rare medieval belt loop found near Kamień Pomorski in Poland
A rare medieval belt loop has been unearthed near Kamień Pomorski in Poland’s West Pomeranian Voivodeship. This remarkable find, measuring 56 mm in height, was announced by the Museum of the History of the Kamieńska Land. The belt loop is believed to have been crafted during the 14th century...
@matt My guess is that it has something to do with locations of old streets/buildings (have seen a map where this specific area is named "Den profane by").
ROOTS team discovers a 7000-year-old settlement in Serbia (www.uni-kiel.de)
A field campaign provides important new insights into the Late Neolithic period in Southeastern Europe.