Antiquities

'Nothing quite like it': UK Treasure Act names Roman carriage ornament Essex's first 'treasure'

According to the Act, archaeological finds can be given the status of Treasure if they are deemed to be of historical, archaeological, or cultural importance.

Rare Roman vehicle ornament depicting a panther with its paws atop a bearded man’s severed head discovered in Essex in 2024.
Dutch Education, Culture and Science Gouke Moes and the Egyptian Ambassador to the Netherlands during the formal handover ceremony of the stolen scultpure at the Egyptian embassy in the Hague, February 8, 2026.

Netherlands returns 3,500-year-old sculpture stolen from Egypt during Arab Spring

Antiquities robbers arrested after damaging Roman-period cave in Galilee. January 19.

Antiquities robbers caught digging in ancient Roman burial cave in Galilee

Ancient 5,000-year-old wine press and Canaanite ritual vessels found near Tel Megiddo.

Ancient 5,000-year-old wine press and Canaanite ritual vessels found near Tel Megiddo


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.

 The National Gallery in Athens.

Archaeologists discover 2,500-year-old shipwreck near Sicily's coast

The find includes amphorae, anchors, and household utensils.

 The sandy beach and dunes of Santa Maria del Focallo.

Are we getting closer to the elusive tomb of Cleopatra?

New discoveries at the Taposiris Magna temple complex west of Alexandria reignited hopes of locating the tomb.

 Cleopatra VII or her daughter Cleopatra Selene II at the Archaeological Museum of Cherchell Algeria WM Hichem Algerino 1200X800.

Boy, 9, finds 60,000-year-old Neanderthal hand axe

Neanderthal hand axes are rare in Sussex; this is the first to be found in years, making Ben's discovery doubly special.

 Ben Witten and the remarkable finding.

Egyptian-German team uncovers complete Ptolemaic temple pylon in Sohag

The archaeologists found inscriptions depicting a Ptolemaic king receiving offerings from the lion-headed goddess Rabit and her child, the deity Koulentis.

 The Potelemaic temple in Sohag.

Egyptian ministry denies destruction of parts of the Great Pyramid

A video circulating on social media sparked controversy, claiming it documents "the breaking of stones" at the Great Pyramid of Khufu.

 What is going on at The Great Pyramid of Giza?

Archaeological mission discovers first Middle Kingdom tomb in South Asasif Necropolis

The excavation revealed a wealth of unique jewelry in the female burials, including necklaces, bracelets, chains, rings, and belts made from red agate, blue and green glazed ceramics, and faience.

 Mummified cat, Egypt, Beni Hassen, Middle Kingdom, 2040-1782 BC, site of Khnumhotep II, linen and pigments. Fitchburg Art Museum.

Researchers glimpse urbanization in ancient Israel at site of 5000-year-old public building

The uncovered settlement encompassed the remains of some of Judea’s first public buildings

5000-year-old tools discovered in the excavation.

Archaeologists uncover 6th century astronomical observatory in Egypt

Researchers told Live Science that everything uncovered shattered expectations set for the mission.

 Artifacts found in an ancient astronomical observatory in Egypt

Forgotten Jewish revolts show poor historical literacy in Jewish world - opinion

Archaeological find of 4th-century coins in Lod challenges historical narratives about Jewish revolts against Roman and Byzantine rule, revealing lesser-known episodes of Jewish history.

 THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL world was set abuzz by the discovery in Lod of a hoard of coins from the time of the 4th-century Jewish revolt against Roman Emperor Gallus.