Excavations
Archaeologists find clues to 1700s fires under New Orleans street
In its document, FEMA, which is helping fund the project, said it expected excavation at the site to be completed by Dec. 19.
Hasmonean era 'first wall' section revealed at Tower of David museum excavation - interview
Ancient piggy bank: Excavation in France reveals 40,000 Roman coins from 1,700 years ago
Archaeologists find record-size Ming Dynasty cannon at Great Wall of China
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.
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.
Ancient pyramid, coins, and weapons: Archaeologists unearth Judean Desert treasure trove
A 2,200-year-old pyramid-shaped structure and artifacts were uncovered in the Judean Desert, reshaping history. The IAA-led dig near Nahal Zohar invites volunteers to help uncover its purpose.
Ornate spears found in Iron Age hoard near Melsonby, North Yorkshire
Experts say the find challenges the belief that Iron Age wealth was limited to southern Britain.
Underwater excavation to begin at Loch Achilty’s medieval crannog
Crannogs contain some of the best-preserved evidence for Scotland's past, says Dr Helen Spencer.
Meet ‘Fiona’, the pregnant “Sea Dragon” fossil
The fetus, measuring around 50 centimeters, was positioned in a way that indicates it was in the final stages of prenatal development, suggesting it was possibly ready to be born.
Archaeologists take on excavation of ancient wooden vessels discovered under fish pond
Preliminary studies show both vessels found in Vietnam are structurally intact. One measures 15 meters long by 2.2 meters wide, and the other is 14 meters long by 1.6 meters wide.
Golden Apollo ring found in 2,400-year-old Greek Tomb
Archaeologists in southern Greece unearthed a 2,400-year-old tomb in the ancient city of Tenea, revealing a wealth of artifacts.
Underwater excavation reveals 1100-year-old ship carrying olive oil from Gaza
Since the Bronze Age, for about 5,000 years, olives have been the indispensable food of sailors in the Mediterranean.
Ancient mikveh dating back to Roman times discovered in Ostia Antica, Italy
Objects discovered during the excavation include oil lamps decorated with the menorah (seven-branched lampstand) and the lulav (palm branch and symbol of the harvest festival).
