archaeology

Mystery solved: Oldest fossil reptile found in the Alps is historical forgery

A new examination of the remnants declared that it was partly a phony and urged caution in how the fossil is used in future research.

Egypt aborts controversial pyramid renovation plan

Mostafa Waziri, secretary general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, announced the plan last month, declaring it would be "the project of the century."

By REUTERS
16/02/2024

Israel is weaponizing archaeology 'to propagate Israeli myth,' Turkish site claims

The TRT World article posits that Israel's leaders have engaged in a systematic effort to erase and rewrite history, employing archaeology as a "key tactic serving Israel's occupation agenda."

IDF reservist finds ancient Assyrian seal amulet while hiking in Israel

Erez Abrahamov found the amulet, with a dung beetle image, on a hike in the Lower Galilee.

Tunnel that could lead to Cleopatra's Tomb is 'geometric miracle'

The tunnel was discovered 13 meters below the ground by Katharine Martinez, an archaeologist from the Dominican Republic.

By WALLA!
06/02/2024

The ancient history of Israeli grape pips and wine

Excavations have given proof of a flourishing wine industry in the Byzantine and early Arab period, especially at sites like Shivta, Halutza, Nitzana, and Avdat.

Researchers find that hidden Poseidon temple is larger than previously assumed

In the future, the team wants to find out more about the dimensions of the sanctuary, and what its purpose was. There is also speculation as to what else lies beneath the earth in this location. 

Swiss archaeologists find 'sensational' 14th-century gauntlet

Only five 14th-century gauntlets have been discovered in Switzerland, none as well preserved as this Kyburg gauntlet, according to the Zurich cantonal infrastructure department.

Accidental archaeological treasure: Workers stumble on medieval sword in Poland

The analysis of the sword revealed it to be from the Piast rule in the 10th century, the first ruling dynasty in Poland.

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