Latest archaeology news, discoveries, and research from around the world
Seljuk Inscriptions in Kaleiçi have been discovered during a detailed historical investigation in the old city of Antalya, revealing dozens of ancient inscriptions that had remained hidden for centuries. Researchers identified a total of 45 inscriptions from the Seljuk period, many of which were previously unknown or believed to be lost. These inscriptions were found […] More
Tanyka amnicola is the name scientists have given to a strange prehistoric creature that lived about 275 million years ago. The unusual species caught researchers’ attention because of its twisted lower jaw and sideways-facing teeth, features rarely seen in known ancient animals. The discovery was officially announced in a scientific study published on March 4 […] More
More than 183 million years ago, strange creatures ruled the oceans of Earth. One of these ancient animals has now been identified as a completely new species. Plesionectes longicollum is the name scientists have given to a previously unknown Jurassic marine reptile discovered in Germany. This remarkable fossil offers scientists a rare glimpse into life […] More
Roman princess coffin dating has finally solved a mystery that puzzled archaeologists for more than a century. A wooden log coffin discovered in Poland after falling from an eroding cliff has now been precisely dated, revealing new details about life during the Roman period in Central Europe. The unusual burial, often referred to as the […] More
Iron Age Inscribed Weight has been discovered in an archaeological site in northern Iberia, offering one of the earliest examples of writing in the region. The find sheds light on the literacy, economy, and social organization of pre-Roman communities. Archaeologists working at La Peña del Castro, located in La Ercina in the province of León, […] More
2,000-Year-Old Roman Treasure found in a backyard in New Orleans is capturing the attention of historians and archaeologists alike. What seemed like an ordinary piece of marble decoration turned out to be an extraordinary archaeological relic, shedding light on a story that spans two millennia. While working on their garden, anthropologist Daniella Santoro and her […] More
7,000-Year-Old Burials are offering remarkable new insights into how prehistoric communities treated their dead, according to a recent archaeological study examining microscopic remains of clothing and burial items. The research focuses on graves dating back nearly seven millennia, revealing that the deceased were often buried wearing elaborate garments made from fur, feathers, and animal skins. […] More
2,800-Year-Old Mass Grave evidence is shedding disturbing new light on violence in Early Iron Age Europe. Archaeologists studying a burial site in northern Serbia have uncovered the remains of women and children who were violently killed nearly three millennia ago, pointing to a calculated act of mass violence rather than an isolated conflict. The discovery […] More
Sumerians’ 4,000-Year-Old Technical Recipes reveal a story that connects the ancient world directly to the roads we drive on today. Long before laboratories, formulas, or engineering textbooks existed, Sumerian craftsmen in ancient Mesopotamia were already mastering material science through observation, experience, and experimentation. Recent archaeological and scientific studies now show that their methods for processing […] More
Gold-filled ancient tomb discoveries are rare, but archaeologists in Panama have uncovered an extraordinary burial that is shedding new light on pre-Columbian societies in Central America. The tomb, dated between 800 and 1000 C.E., contained human skeletal remains surrounded by gold jewelry and richly decorated ceramic vessels, suggesting the individual buried there held very high […] More
Mount Everest climbing rules are set to undergo a major transformation as Nepal moves forward with new legislation designed to improve safety, reduce environmental damage, and limit the growing number of medical emergencies on the world’s highest mountain. Standing at more than 8,800 meters above sea level, Mount Everest has long been considered the ultimate […] More
Ancient Roman feces medicine discovery has stunned the archaeology and medical history worlds after Turkish scientists uncovered direct physical proof of a treatment that was long considered nothing more than an unpleasant rumor from ancient texts. What was once dismissed as exaggerated or symbolic writing has now been confirmed inside a 1,900-year-old medical bottle. This […] More