Excavations

Rodent infestation rises in Gaza border communities, hundreds of traps set out

Residents have reported finding droppings near children's beds and even incidents where injured residents needed to be hospitalized for proper treatment. 

Rats caught in a trap
Antique pocket watch and ruble coins discovered by Chabad summer camp kids in the town of Lyubavichi, Russia, July 12, 2026.

Coming full circle: Luxury watch belonging to Chabad rebbes found by hasidic children in Lyubavichi

Roman-era burial discovered in eastern Croatia, May 29, 2026.

Rare, intact ancient Roman burial unearthed during excavations in eastern Croatia - report

Screengrab of 13th missing piece of the famed Turkish "Gypsy Girl" mosaic returned to Turkey by the United States, May 29, 2026.

United States returns 13th missing piece of famed 'Gypsy Girl' mosaic to Turkey


US team plans first dig at Mount Ararat’s ship-shaped hill

Ground-penetrating radar carried out by the group has revealed what members describe as “a rectangular structure” lying several metres below the surface.

 The Durupınar hill.

Rare chariot wheel and neolithic village found on new golf course site

Excavation over 500,000 m² uncovered 25+ prehistoric buildings, a ritual circle, and medieval grain kilns. Artefacts will be dated and sent to museums later this year.

 Rare chariot wheel and neolithic village found on new golf course site.

Over 300 skeletons linked to St. Aldate's Church found under city center in Gloucester

The excavation revealed a cemetery, with about half of the skeletons found in burial vaults associated with the medieval church.

 Gloucester. UK.

Archaeologists find nine kneeling skeletons at Quỳnh Văn site in Vietnam

Some graves contained jewelry made from shell and sea snail shells, indicating residents had developed beliefs and craftsmanship skills.

 Archaeologists find nine kneeling skeletons at Quỳnh Văn site in Vietnam.

Archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old land ditches west of Leipzig

Harald Stäuble: 'The system of land ditches was in use for about 500 years'.

The ring sanctuary in Saxony-Anhalt.

Mercury gemstone and ritual knife found in Roman-era German Settlement

Discoveries challenge previous assumptions about Roman influence in the region, revealing extensive Roman activity and complex interactions with local populations.

 Mercury gemstone and ritual knife found in Roman-era German Settlement.

Study: Anatolian hunter-gatherers smelted copper 9,000 years ago

An analysis suggests the copper was exposed to temperatures exceeding 1,000 degrees celsius, indicating a much more advanced control of fire than previously thought for this period.

 Study: Anatolian hunter-gatherers smelted copper 9,000 years ago.

New archaeological evidence could confirm the Church of the Holy Sepulchre as Jesus' crucifixion

A team of researchers from Sapienza University of Rome discovered remains of a plant dated to the time of Jesus’ death in the spring of 33 CE.

 View of the main entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Old City of Jerusalem.

Ancient couple's relief found in Pompeii

The symbolism of the carved accessories of the woman may identify her as a priestess of Ceres, indicating her involvement in the religious sphere of Pompeii.

 Ancient couple's relief found in Pompeii.

Cutting-edge tech reveals lost gate of Sicilian necropolis

Excavations at the ancient Greek city of Selinunte revealed portions of the long-lost walls and the north gate.

 Cutting-edge tech reveals lost gate of Sicilian necropolis.