Excavations

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

Previously, a total of 44 other Roman graves were discovered during excavations for the project, however the most recent find is the first to be fully undisturbed. 

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

The mysterious, ancient tunnel found near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel on the outskirts of Jerusalem, May 14, 2026.

Ancient tunnel with unknown age, purpose found near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel ahead of Jerusalem Day

Excavations of Raknehaugen, Norway, in 1939.

Scandinavia's largest prehistoric mound is not a tomb, but a memorial to a natural disaster - study


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.

Archaeologist buried in India excavation, police files charges against excavation chief

Last week, Indian police filed a First Information Report (FIR) against IIT Delhi's Assistant Professor Dixit following a complaint from Ram Khelawan Verma, the father of the deceased scholar.

 The Lothal Civilization.

Homeric jug reveals wine was an everyday drink in Troy

In Troy, wine was far from being reserved solely for the rich and powerful, indicating that it was an element present in the daily lives of its inhabitants.

 Homeric jug reveals wine was an everyday drink in Troy.