Antiquities
Korean, Egyptian archaeologists find ancient temple gate blocks during restoration work in Luxor
The Ramesseum, located in a necropolis near Luxor, serves as a religious and political record of Pharoah Ramesses II’s reign. It is the second largest temple in Egypt.
Gov’t approves 250m. NIS plan to preserve West Bank heritage sites ahead of Six-Day War anniversary
Heritage Minister taps INEXTG CEO Esther Shreiber for next IAA director, first woman in role
Turkish authorities reportedly seize gold Hebrew manuscript inscribed on python skin
Rare 2,000-year-old strawberry-shaped Iron Age divination spoon discovered on Isle of Man
Similar ritual spoons have been found in Britain, Ireland, and France. The British Museum holds several pairs, one engraved with a cross and the other with a small hole.
Morocco identifies preliminary sites of nine WWI shipwrecks off southern coast
The shipwrecks are vessels from Japan, Norway, France, England, Portugal, and Italy.
Netherlands returns 119 Benin bronzes, redressing 1897 British expedition looting
In recent years, about 1,100 objects from German, Scottish, British, and French museums have been returned amid pressure over colonial-era acquisitions.
Egypt begins restoration of Ramesseum Temple in Luxor
Currently, the temple is largely in ruins due to the earthquake that struck Egypt in 27 BCE. Remains of colossal statues and columns can still be seen.
Tiny Roman-era golden padlock set to go on display
Measuring only 11 by 12 millimeters, the padlock's intricate details are hardly recognizable to the naked eye.
3,000-year-old road network found at Yinxu, ancient capital of the Shang dynasty
The find marks the longest urban thoroughfare ever discovered at Yinxu and is the longest known preserved road of ancient China.
Can you solve the riddle the Egyptian priestess faced to enter the next world?
Archaeologists uncover hidden 3,900-year-old tomb of Egyptian priestess in Asyut.
Greece returns Lydian coin hoard to Turkey under UNESCO agreement
The entire collection of coins is part of a coin "treasure" that was hidden in the late 5th or early 4th century BCE in Asia Minor.
Can you rent the pyramids? Egyptian officials say ‘no’
In response to the controversy, Egyptian archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass stated, “There is no such thing as renting the Pyramid.”
An unexpected trove of antiquities found in hidden basement of an Athens store
The items date from the Geometric period (1100-750 BCE) to the Hellenistic period, up to 31 BCE.
