Archeology
New frescoes unearthed in villa near Pompeii show 'extraordinary details and colors'
Archaeologists found a nearly complete peahen fresco, missing its head, dating to the mid-first century B.C., that may have belonged to Poppaea Sabina, the second wife of Emperor Nero.
Tomb raiders: Italy busts massive archaeological looting ring, recovers 10,000 artifacts
Hanukkah miracle: Israel discovers evidence of Judah Maccabee’s battlefield near Jerusalem
Hasmonean era 'first wall' section revealed at Tower of David museum excavation - interview
Ancient piggy bank: Excavation in France reveals 40,000 Roman coins from 1,700 years ago
The experts who analysed the coins believe, based on the dates on the coins, that the discovery unburied a treasure which was buried between A.D. 280 and 310.
Ancient cistern mistaken for Hezbollah tunnel near northern Israel border
"When you see a hole in the ground next to the fence, you instinctively think of Hezbollah tunnels. This kind of anxiety doesn’t fade easily," a Shlomi resident commented.
Israeli archaeologists uncover remains of dramatic mountaintop royal palace
“It sheds light on the architectural style and the function of the site, which is not mentioned by Josephus, our only historical source for the period,” Dr. Raviv, director of the excavation, said.
Ancient Sudan burial site reveals 4,000-year-old funeral ritual in forgotten Nubian kingdom
“Even a seemingly modest site can provide important clues for reconstructing past environments and climates," the researchers wrote.
Turkey unveils new Gobeklitepe discoveries, adding to picture of Neolithic age
Turkey's Stone Mounds Project, including Gobeklitepe and Karahantepe, features the world's oldest structures for gathering and rituals, dating to 9,500 BCE.
New genetic study pushes Australian settlement back 60,000 years, supporting ‘long chronology’
“This helps refine our understanding of human origins, maritime mobility, and early seafaring narratives,” one of the study’s authors said
Beneath Parliament: Finds predating Stonehenge rewrite London’s early history
Excavations had taken place over a three-year investigation focused on shaping upcoming restoration work planned at the Palace.
Pope, patriarchs flock to Turkey to commemorate 1,700th anniversary of critical religious council
Catholic leaders visited the basilica beneath Lake Iznik, believed to be the site of the First Council of Nicaea, after falling water levels revealed the submerged ruins.
Ancient DNA upends long-held story of cat domestication
New DNA studies show domestic cats originated in North Africa and spread later than believed, while ancient China lived alongside a different wild feline long before housecats arrived.
Ancient Spanish skull reveals Roman campaign of intimidation, adds to sparse record of ancient war
The 2020 discovery of the skull was recently published in the Journal of Roman Archaeology, focusing on the Romans’ siege of La Loma.
Map reveals dozens of ancient quarries hidden beneath modern Jerusalem
Researchers chart 39 quarry sites from 117 excavations, shedding light on how “Jerusalem stone” built the city.
