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Researchers discover world’s oldest sewn hide, dated to Ice Age, in Oregon caves - study
Through carbon dating, researchers have ruled that the artifacts are between approximately 11,700 and 12,900 years old, a time when Ice Age temperatures had returned after a brief warm period.
Authorities reveal discovery of fourth century Roman shipwreck off Italy’s southern coast
Elephant bone found at Spanish archaeological site may have marched on Rome with Hannibal - study
Caesarea’s Roman-era aqueduct to undergo multi-million shekel preservation, restoration project
Israel advances bill for authority over West Bank heritage, archaeology sites
Seven MKs voted in favor of the bill, and five MKs opposed it. It will need to pass three readings in the Knesset’s plenum to become a law.
Ancient Pilgrimage Road leading to Temple Mount opens to public after 13 years of excavations
Archaeologists say the stepped street served as Jerusalem’s main thoroughfare for pilgrims during the Second Temple period.
Archaeologists discover 5,000-year-old evidence of ancient Egyptian conquest in Sinai desert
The carving of a boat, erased name of a pharoah, and two depictions of the Egyptian diety Min were also found nearby.
New Rome metro stations showcase ancient treasures after years of delays
Excavations for the new stations revealed remarkable finds, which slowed work as archaeologists painstakingly preserved layers of ancient Rome they hadn't known were there.
3000-year-old burial site uncovered in Scotland sheds light on devastation in the Bronze Age
Archaeologists from GUARD Archaeology uncovered the unusual Bronze Age burial site near Twentyshilling Hill, Dumfries and Galloway, while working on a wind farm project.
Massive 4,000-year-old pits near Stonehenge were carved by neolithic humans, archaeologists say
Research published in the Internet Archaeology Journal found that the pits are man-made and were constructed during the late Neolithic period, making them over 4,000 years old.
Archaeologists uncover 15,000 unexpected artifacts beneath Tulsa cemetery
A routine search for unmarked graves at Oaklawn Cemetery has instead uncovered 15,000 artifacts that reveal a vivid, unexpected picture of early Tulsa.
Possible double-burial of pharaohs in Osorkon II’s tomb, newly discovered statues show
Archaeologists uncovered 225 inscribed funerary statues beside an unmarked sarcophagus in Osorkon II’s tomb, strengthening the case for two royal burials at Tanis, Egypt.
New Israeli technology lets archaeologists see underground without digging
Using muon detectors, the team produced detailed images of underground features, including tunnels and cisterns, based on how soil absorbs cosmic radiation.
Iron Age olive oil center in Beit Aryeh shows Israelite kingdom’s economic power in Samaria
A study published in the Israel Antiquities Authority's latest volume found that olive oil production was a key economic engine for the ancient Kingdom of Israel.
