Romans

Antiquities robbers caught digging in ancient Roman burial cave in Galilee

The suspects caused severe damage to the site, which is located in a protected antiquities area.

Antiquities robbers arrested after damaging Roman-period cave in Galilee. January 19.
A fresco of a peacock unearthed at the Villa Poppaea in Oplontis, on the outskirts of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, in Torre Annunziata, Italy, in this handout released December 18, 2025.

New frescoes unearthed in villa near Pompeii show 'extraordinary details and colors'

A jug holding a vast number of Roman coins was found during an excavation at a French village.

Ancient piggy bank: Excavation in France reveals 40,000 Roman coins from 1,700 years ago

The Civil Administration seizes dozens of archaeological artifacts from the Burj Lasana site north of Ramallah in the West Bank, December 4, 2025.

Civil Administration recovers dozens of looted artifacts from West Bank site


Roman soldier found buried face down with a dagger on his back in newly revealed fortress in Spain

The nearly complete skeleton, with severed feet and a pugio on the back, leaves the cause of death and burial a "real mystery."

 Roman soldier found buried face down with a dagger on his back in newly revealed fortress in Spain.

Archaeological excavation in Migdal, Ashkelon reveals Black Gaza Ware, remains from Roman to Ottoma

"What makes this excavation particularly interesting is that we can trace the continuous development of urban life in this area from ancient times to the modern era."

 Archaeological excavations in Ahskelon.

'From Sharjah to Rome via the Spice Route': Exhibition highlights historic Arab-Roman ties

Under the patronage of the 11 ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi inaugurated the exhibition.

 From Sharjah to Rome via the Spice Route': Exhibition highlights historic Arab-Roman ties.

Stern-faced Roman Medusa mask mold discovered in Sicily's Finziade

The mask mold, found in a building believed to have been used as a mask workshop, depicts Medusa with a stern face surrounded by wild, thick strands of hair.

 Stern-faced Roman Medusa mask mold discovered in Sicily's Finziade.

Deep dive into Exeter's past: Roman pottery and human bones found

Archaeologists found "Roman pottery representing the legacy of the former regional capital city, Isca Dumnoniorum, and an early medieval fired clay weight."

 Deep dive into Exeter's past: Roman pottery and human bones found.

Archaeologists uncover ancient game pieces revealing Roman soldiers' strategy games

The discovery reinforces the theory that Hadrianopolis was not only a cultural center but also a strategic military enclave of the Roman Empire.

 Hadrianopolis. During the Roman period, the ancient city was a cultural center and a military enclave.

Roman expansion linked to 5,200-year-old lead pollution, study finds

Researchers discovered lead contamination linked to early metallurgy in the Aegean region.

 Lead Sulphide.

Roman ritual site found 200 meters deep in prehistoric Spanish cave

Find includes fifteen Roman inscriptions and a coin from the reign of Emperor Claudius.

 Roman ritual site found 200 meters deep in prehistoric Spanish cave.

Longest Greek papyrus in Judean Desert reveals Roman corruption trial before Bar Kokhba revolt

The main defendants, Gadalias and Saulos, stood accused of corrupt dealings, including falsified documents and fictitious slave sales to evade Roman taxes.

 Masada in the Judean Desert in Israel.

Two treasure hunters uncovered a rare hoard of 404 Roman and British coins in the Netherlands

On a wet October day, former policeman Gert-Jan Messelaar and Reinier Koelink, ventured into a field in Bunnik where they discovered gold and silver coins from the beginning of the Common Era.

 No error: How two treasure hunters discovered rare hoard of 404 Roman and British coins in the Netherlands.