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Archaeologists uncover burials with fine glass goods along Roman road in France

An extensive excavation project in the French city of Nîmes has unveiled a treasure trove of ancient artifacts dating back to the Roman period...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2024/04/burials-with-fine-glass-goods-along-roman-road-in-nimes/

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archaeology, 5 days ago to Archaeology

Ancient coins solve early medieval money mystery

A comprehensive analysis of 49 silver coins spanning the 7th and 8th centuries CE, revealed the cross-channel connections that shaped early medieval Europe’s economy...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2024/04/ancient-coins-solve-early-medieval-money-mystery/

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archaeology, 6 days ago to Archaeology

Divers recover chiseled obsidian from Neolithic shipwreck off Italian coast

Divers from the Naples Police underwater unit, based in Naples, Italy, have retrieved a substantial piece of obsidian from the remnants of a Neolithic shipwreck, off the coast of the island of Capri...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2023/11/obsidian-neolithic-shipwreck-italy/

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archaeology, 7 days ago to Archaeology

Archaeologists unearth 1,000-year-old child mummies in Peru

Archaeologists in Lima’s oldest neighborhoods have unearthed four remarkably well-preserved mummified children, believed to be at least 1,000 years old. The children were discovered alongside an adult near a small hill, potentially leading to a hidden temple dating back around 3,500 years...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2023/11/1000-year-old-child-mummies-in-peru/

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archaeology, 8 days ago to Archaeology

Trove of silver coins dating back to the 1100s discovered on Visingsö, Sweden

Archaeologists from the Jönköping County Museum have uncovered a remarkable treasure trove of 170 silver coins in a grave at Brahe Church on Visingsö, a Swedish island steeped in rich historical significance...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2024/04/trove-of-silver-coins-discovered-on-visingso-sweden/

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archaeology, 9 days ago to Archaeology

Southern Peru’s Toro Muerto, home to an extensive collection of rock art, has long puzzled researchers with its enigmatic petroglyphs.

A new study published in the Cambridge Archaeological Journal proposes a novel interpretation: the abstract geometric shapes adorning the volcanic boulders might be representations of ancient songs, potentially linked to shamanic rituals involving hallucinogenic plants...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2024/04/geometric-petroglyphs-in-peru-may-represent-ancient-songs/

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archaeology, 9 days ago to Archaeology

Ancient DNA reveals early migration of indigenous Mexicans to California 5,200 years ago

Researchers led by Nathan Nakatsuka from the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School challenge established theories about the migration patterns and linguistic diversity of ancient populations in California...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2023/11/migration-of-indigenous-mexicans-to-california-5200-years-ago/

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archaeology, 10 days ago to Archaeology

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...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2023/11/satellite-imagery-revealed-bronze-age-settlements-in-serbia/

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archaeology, 14 days ago to Archaeology

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.

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2024/04/circular-building-with-six-towers-from-the-6th-century-bce-in-khorasan/

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archaeology, 15 days ago to Archaeology

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...

More info: https://archaeologymag.com/2023/10/17th-century-iconostasis-discovered-in-poland/

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archaeology, 16 days ago to Archaeology

Ancient Aegae reveals tomb of Macedonian hetairoi and his wife

Archaeologists have unearthed a high-status Macedonian tomb in the ancient city of Aegae, known today as Vergina, located in Imathia, Central Macedonia. The tomb was uncovered during construction work for a sewage network, revealing an entranceway enclosed by stones...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2024/04/ancient-aegae-reveals-tomb-of-macedonian-hetairoi-and-his-wife/

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archaeology, 18 days ago to Archaeology

Restored Atlas statue from fifth century BCE raised in Sicily

The colossal statue of Atlas in Sicily’s Valley of the Temples, dating back to the fifth century BCE, rises once again to its former glory after centuries of obscurity. This eight-meter-tall marvel, meticulously restored over two decades, now stands guard amidst the ancient Greek temples of Agrigento...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2024/03/restored-atlas-statue-from-fifth-century-bce-raised-in-sicily/

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archaeology, 19 days ago to Archaeology

Richly decorated Roman villa unearthed in England

Archaeologists have unearthed a “remarkable” Roman villa complex at Brookside Meadows in Grove, Oxfordshire, England. The site, rich in history and artifacts, was discovered during preparations for a housing development by Barratt and David Wilson Homes.

The villa shows intricate designs and structures typical of Roman architecture...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2024/03/richly-decorated-roman-villa-unearthed-in-england/

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archaeology, 20 days ago to Archaeology

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...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2024/03/westminsters-tudor-horse-cemetery/

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archaeology, 21 days ago to Archaeology

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...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2024/03/archaeologists-search-for-king-johns-lost-treasure/

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archaeology, 23 days ago to Archaeology

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...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2023/11/obsidian-mining-activities-in-british-columbia/

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archaeology, 25 days ago to Archaeology

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...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2023/11/giant-hand-axe-discovered-in-saudi-arabia/

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archaeology, 25 days ago to Archaeology

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...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2024/03/human-brain-preservation-across-millennia/

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archaeology, 26 days ago to Archaeology

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...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2023/11/viking-age-silver-bracelet-found-in-norway/

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archaeology, 26 days ago to Archaeology

1,000-year-old bone skate discovered in Czech Republic

Archaeologists from the Comenius Museum in Přerov, Czech Republic, recently unearthed a 1,000-year-old ice skate crafted from animal bone during their rescue excavations in the city’s Upper Square.

The skate, likely made from the shinbone of a horse, was found amidst pottery fragments dating from the 10th or 11th century...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2024/03/1000-year-old-bone-skate-discovered-in-czech-republic/

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archaeology, 26 days ago to Archaeology

7,000-year-old Neolithic boats in the Mediterranean reveal advanced nautical technology

Researchers have revealed the remarkable maritime capabilities of Neolithic communities residing along the Mediterranean shores over 7,000 years ago. The investigation focused on the discovery of five intricately crafted canoes at the Neolithic lakeshore settlement of La Marmotta, located near Rome, Italy...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2024/03/neolithic-boats-in-the-mediterranean-reveal-advanced-nautical-technology/

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archaeology, 27 days ago to random

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

More info: https://archaeologymag.com/2024/03/assemblage-of-petroglyphs-and-dinosaur-footprints-in-brazil/

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archaeology, 28 days ago to Archaeology

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...

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archaeology, 29 days ago to Archaeology

Well-preserved Ming Dynasty tomb unearthed in China

Archaeologists from the Shanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology and the Xinzhou Municipal Institute of Cultural Relics have uncovered a well-preserved tomb dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in Xinzhou City, Shanxi province...

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archaeology, 1 month ago to Archaeology

Underwater study uncovers 10 shipwrecks and artifacts off Kasos Island in Greece

A comprehensive underwater archaeological survey conducted around the Greek island of Kasos has unveiled a trove of maritime history, with researchers identifying ten shipwrecks spanning millennia, from as far back as 3,000 BCE to the modern era...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2024/03/10-shipwrecks-and-artifacts-off-kasos-island-in-greece/

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