Tomb

Ancient tomb linked to King Midas’ family sheds new light on ancient kingdom

Discovered in 2010 and excavated since 2013, the tomb dates back to the ancient kingdom of Phrygia (1200 to 675 BCE), but is located more than 100 miles west of Gordion, the kingdom’s capital.

A damaged tomb is pictured in the abandoned Turkish Cypriot cemetary in the village of Kofinou, in the south of the divided Mediterranean island of Cyprus, on July 10, 2024.
Roman Empire ruins, Rome, Italy.

Tomb raiders: Italy busts massive archaeological looting ring, recovers 10,000 artifacts

A Limestone Relief. Illustration.

Ancient 4,000-year-old limestone mural vanishes from 'cursed' Khentika tomb in Egyptian necropolis

Ancient sculpture of the Sphinx at the Cairo Museum.

Son of Egyptian worker claims his father, not Carter, found Tutankhamun’s tomb


Family tombs with side burial niches began in Phoenicia—not Alexandria—study finds

New look at Hellenistic-era graves shows these horizontal niche burials first appeared in Phoenician cities a century before Ptolemaic Egypt.

 Largely preserved skeleton in extended supine position.

Unknown individuals steal remains of ex-Syrian president Hafez Assad - report

Images and videos circulating on social media showed the site heavily damaged and burnt. A large pit was visible where the tomb had once stood.

 The empty tomb of former Syrian president Hafez Assad.

Archaeologists discover tomb of elite woman from Caral civilization

The burial suggests women held prominent roles in ancient Caral society.

 Archaeologists discover tomb of elite woman from Caral civilization.

New DNA study reveals Irish passage tombs were communal burial sites, not elite dynastic tombs

"Researchers see Neolithic Ireland as a society of equals, not ruled by powerful dynasties".

 New DNA study reveals Irish passage tombs were communal burial sites, not elite dynastic tombs.

Archaeologists discover tomb of Fifth Dynasty prince Weser Khaf Ra at Saqqara necropolis

Discovery includes first-ever statues of King Djoser with his wife and ten daughters.

 Archaeologists discover tomb of Fifth Dynasty prince Weser Khaf Ra at Saqqara necropolis.

Egyptian-French mission uncovers House of Life and tomb complexes in Ramesseum temple

Mohamed Ismail Khaled said the Ramesseum was both a temple and a hub for redistributing goods, helping locals—especially artisans from nearby Deir el-Medina.

 Egyptian-French mission uncovers House of Life and tomb complexes in Ramesseum temple.

Gladiator tomb found in Liternum necropolis in Campania

The finding suggests that Liternum was not only a residential area but also a resting place for gladiators after their careers in the arena.

 Gladiator tomb found in Liternum necropolis in Campania.

Tomb of Egyptian general linked to Ramses III found at Tell el-Maschuta

Archaeologists found a gold ring with the pharaoh's name, bronze arrowheads, and inscribed pottery vessels indicating the tomb's importance.

 Tomb of Egyptian general linked to Ramses III found at Tell el-Maschuta.

15.8 jade dragon found in 5,000-year-old tomb in Mongolia

Yuanbaoshan site reveals late Hongshan burial complex dating back 5,000 years.

 Jade dragon. Illustration.

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.