Archaeology
Skeleton found in Roman sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey may have belonged to medieval monk
The sarcophagus’ decoration made researchers draw pause. Sculpted onto its lid was a Latin cross, dating to approximately the 10th or 11th century.
A shot of gold: Curator Marie Shek closes a circle at the Tower of David Museum Jerusalem
Ancient Canaanite fortress from time of biblical Book of Judges reopens in southern Israel
Evidence of what may be world’s oldest shipwreck found in underwater excavations off Turkish isle
After 200 years in ruin: Greece unveils complete restoration of Parthenon's western pediment
The external scaffolding hiding the Parthenon’s western face was removed in early June following the completion of the monument’s back wall.
Frescos from famed Etruscan tomb go on display in Rome after multi-million euro purchase by Italy
The Italian state spent €15 million on a series of celebrated frescoes found in the central hall of the tomb, which were painted between 340 and 320 BCE.
New AI-powered research project aims to uncover the origins of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Research methods will include state-of-the-art chemical, artificial intelligence, paleographical, and codicological analysis of approximately 250 samples of the scrolls from the IAA's collection.
Bread dead redemption: Scientists bake sourdough with yeast grown in 5,300-year-old mummy
Sarhan also told AFP the team would consider using the yeast to brew beer, but the published study focused on more serious uses for their discovery.
Turkey places site of Alexander the Great’s first battle with Persians under historic protection
Under the Çanakkale Regional Board for the Protection of Cultural Heritage’s decision, both the battlefield and its surrounding areas have gained the protected status.
Israel damaged heritage sites during ops. against Hezbollah, Lebanese culture minister says
Israel's security zone in southern Lebanon includes the medieval Beaufort Castle as well as centuries-old villages that were home to Christians, Shi'ite Muslims, and Sunni Muslims.
Previously unknown Iron Age grave of high-ranking individual, two-wheel chariot found in Germany
The grave was discovered during preliminary investigations ahead of construction of a solar park scheduled to be built near Bad Camberg.
Hidden in Jerusalem's Old City, collector stumbles upon rare Jewish treasure from Morocco
Isn’t it remarkable to find a unique object that made the journey from Marrakesh to Jerusalem a few hundred years ago?
Ancient stone at Tel Eton may provide new proof of King Hezekiah’s religious reform, study suggests
The stone, known also as a massebah, was discovered during excavations of the First Temple era site, inside a large residence named by archaeologists as "Building 101," or the Governor's Residency.
AI helps recover complete text of Herculaneum scroll burnt by Mount Vesuvius
The blackened, fragile scrolls cannot be physically opened without severe damage. Researchers have instead used high-resolution scans and computational techniques to "virtually unwrap" them.
