Recent archaeological investigations at Mitla, a significant Zapotec site in Oaxaca, Mexico, have confirmed the existence of a vast network of subterranean chambers and tunnels. Using advanced geophysical technologies, including ground-penetrating radar, electric resistivity tomography, and seismic tomography, the team[...]
The graves of two warriors from the Germanic Vandal tribe have been unearthed in a cemetery in Poland. These warriors, buried with their weapons and artifacts, offer a rare glimpse into the funerary practices of the Vandal tribe during the[...]
A ‘remarkable’ Pictish ring, untouched for over a millennium, has been discovered at the ancient Burghead Fort in Moray, Scotland, during a dig led by the University of Aberdeen. Found by volunteer John Ralph, the intricately designed ring features a[...]
By Konstantine Panegyres/The Conversation When we read about the lives of people from the ancient past, we naturally want to know what they looked like. But how do we find this out? In recent years, computer-assisted reconstructions of the faces[...]
A recent excavation at Karahan Tepe, a significant Pre-Pottery Neolithic site in southeast Türkiye, has unveiled a fascinating artifact: the figure of a running wild donkey carved on a stone. This discovery adds to the growing body of evidence that[...]
By Anders Götherström & Ricardo Rodriguez Varela/The Conversation In a new study, we have sequenced DNA from a Christian community in medieval Spain that lived in artificial caves carved into a rocky outcrop. This is one of several medieval cave communities known[...]
In a significant development for the study of ancient Greek literature, two scholars from the University of Colorado Boulder have identified previously unknown fragments of works by the famed tragedian Euripides. These fragments, unearthed from a papyrus found at an[...]
By Cassidy Delamarter, University of South Florida A new study led by the University of South Florida has shed light on the human colonization of the western Mediterranean, revealing that humans settled there much earlier than previously believed. This research, detailed[...]
A Viking ship replica's voyage turned tragic when it capsized off the coast of Norway on August 28, 2024, leading to the tragic death of an American archaeologist. The victim of this tragedy is identified as 29-year-old Karla Dana from[...]
Ashkelon, one of Israel's oldest cities, has just unveiled a remarkable archaeological discovery—two Roman-era vaulted tombs adorned with stunning wall paintings. These artworks, depicting Greek mythological characters, plants, animals, and other vibrant scenes, offer a rare glimpse into the region's[...]
Archaeologists have unearthed an extraordinary piece of history, right beneath the ground of a quaint village of Vinjeøra in central Norway. They have found three ancient mortuary houses dating back to the Iron and Viking Ages, with something never seen[...]
By Dylan Gaffney & Daud Aris Tanudirjo/The Conversation In the deep human past, highly skilled seafarers made daring crossings from Asia to the Pacific Islands. It was a migration of global importance that shaped the distribution of our species – [...]
