archeology

Egypt unveils renovation of 14th-century Maridani mosque

Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities marked the completion of multi-year renovations to the 14th-century Altunbugha al-Maridani mosque, funded by the EU and the Aga Khan Foundation.

By REUTERS
29/05/2024

Church walls in Negev reveal depiction of 1,500-year-old contemporary ships

The excavations are part of a town’s expansion program for opening a new neighborhood for Rahat and suburban residents led by the Authority for Development and Settlement of the Bedouin in the Negev.

Medieval synagogue discovered under Spanish church

Remnants of a medieval synagogue were discovered during restoration of altarpiece in Santa Maria la Blanca church in Seville.

Sanhedria: Living in the Great Council’s long shadow

The neighborhood is named after the 70 members of the Sanhedrin. Tradition holds that their tombs are located on the neighborhood's outskirts.

Joint US-Israeli underwater excavations reveal ancient human resilience despite climate change

Archaeological study challenges assumptions, revealing ancient village in southern Levant thrived during 8.2ka event, showcasing human resilience and cultural evolution.

Humans occupied lava tube in northern Saudi Arabia as shelter for thousands of years

A large tube produced by lava in the Umm Jirsan cave in Saudi Arabia sheltered humans for thousands of years.

Gigantic marine reptile's fossils found by British girl and father

British girl finds fossil of massive ancient marine reptile in Somerset, England. Jawbone suggests creature rivaling blue whales, named Ichthyotitan severnensis.

By REUTERS
18/04/2024

Temple Mount earth-filtering project discovers ancient clay tokens

Tokens found in Temple Mount Sifting Project excavations may have been used by ancient pilgrims.

Ancient art and fossils: Study reveals early humans' understanding of dinosaurs

A recent study suggests prehistoric humans in Brazil created petroglyphs near dinosaur tracks, indicating intentional association. The findings may reshape views on ancient cultures and paleontology.

'Garden of Eden': Israel's Jordan Valley opens new national park

A prehistoric Garden of Eden with mammoths, giraffes, saber-tooth tigers, and hippopotami

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