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Celtic weapons discovery sheds light on Iron Age Hungary
Archaeologists working near Erdőbénye have discovered a Celtic spear and shield fittings among a collection of Iron Age artefacts, providing new evidence of Celtic communities in north-eastern Hungary during an era marked by migration, warfare and expansion across Europe. This content was…
Mysterious giant stone circles discovered high in Argentina’s Andes
A previously unknown complex of large geometric stone structures has been discovered in the remote Cordillera del Tigre in Argentina, prompting an international archaeological investigation into its origins and purpose. This content was originally published on www.heritagedaily.com - © 2023…
Treasure trove of gold, silver and foreign currency unearthed in Polish city
Nearly 400 objects, including jewellery, gold ornaments, silverware, watches, Judaica and foreign currency, have been discovered during construction work in Włocławek, Poland. This content was originally published on www.heritagedaily.com - © 2023 - HeritageDaily
Intact burials at Göbeklitepe reveal new clues to 11,000-year-old burial rituals
Archaeologists have uncovered the first two intact burial contexts at Göbeklitepe in southeastern Türkiye, offering new insights into how its Neolithic inhabitants treated their dead and potentially solving a decades-old mystery surrounding hundreds of scattered human bones found at the site. This…
AI reconstructs missing passages in 2,000-year-old texts
Researchers have developed the world’s first large language model dedicated to Ancient Greek, using artificial intelligence to reconstruct missing passages in historical documents and potentially uncover new evidence about life in the ancient world. The AI system, named Apollo, was developed by the…
Germany’s largest Hadrianic coin hoard unearthed near Wesseling
Archaeologists in Germany have uncovered an extraordinary hoard of 934 Roman silver coins near Wesseling, making it the largest coin hoard dating to the reign of Emperor Hadrian ever discovered in the country and the fifth largest of its kind worldwide. This content was originally published on…
Rare Maya meliponary discovered in Quintana Roo
Archaeologists working along Mexico’s Maya Train route have uncovered a pre-Hispanic beekeeping site in Quintana Roo, offering new insights into how ancient Maya communities organised their homes, produced honey and managed natural resources. This content was originally published on…
Archaeologists discover Roman Bath was larger than previously known
Archaeologists have uncovered evidence that Roman Bath extended further west than previously believed, following the discovery of ancient ditches, pottery, coins and a fragment of a military helmet beneath the city’s historic Assembly Rooms. This content was originally published on…
Motorway project uncovers vast prehistoric landscape
Archaeologists working ahead of construction of the D55 motorway in the Czech Republic have uncovered an extensive prehistoric landscape, including nearly 1,900 archaeological features, dozens of graves and the remains of enormous houses built by some of Europe’s earliest farming communities. This…
Roman hoard found far beyond the Empire’s frontiers
Archaeologists excavating a centuries-old farmstead on the Swedish island of Gotland have uncovered a remarkable hoard of 45 Roman silver coins and a gold ring, with evidence suggesting the collection was buried around AD 450. This content was originally published on www.heritagedaily.com - © 2023…
Evidence points to lost Roman temple near Kourion
Archaeologists studying a collection of limestone architectural fragments discovered near ancient Kourion say the remains may have belonged to a previously unknown Roman-period temple, potentially adding a new chapter to the history of religious architecture in Cyprus. This content was originally…
Ancient gold bracelet could be part of “Fisherman’s Jewels”
A pre-Hispanic gold bracelet repatriated to Mexico from the United States may be a long-lost piece from the collection known as the “Fisherman’s Jewels”, according to Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH). This content was originally published on www.heritagedaily.com - ©…
Fragment of Kadesh Peace Treaty discovered at Hattusa
Archaeologists excavating Hattusa, the ancient capital of the Hittite Empire in modern-day Turkey, have discovered a cuneiform tablet fragment belonging to a copy of the Kadesh Peace Treaty. This content was originally published on www.heritagedaily.com - © 2023 - HeritageDaily
Roman-era workshop complex discovered in Dortmund
Archaeologists in Dortmund have uncovered an exceptionally well-preserved workshop complex dating from the Roman Imperial period, including evidence of pottery production and the recycling of Roman metal by Germanic communities. This content was originally published on www.heritagedaily.com - ©…
Tomb discovery could be resting place of fabled Chinese Empress
A vast ancient tomb discovered beside one of China’s major airports may be the burial place of Empress Dowager Huayang, the influential adoptive grandmother of Qin Shi Huang, the ruler who unified China more than 2,200 years ago. This content was originally published on www.heritagedaily.com - ©…
Archaeologists uncover 2,000-year-old Han dynasty city
Archaeologists investigating an ancient city in south-west China have uncovered evidence of a major Han Dynasty urban centre, including fortified walls, streets, workshops and what researchers believe could be the only known Han-era “water gateway” yet discovered in the country. This content was…
Archaeologists discover lost Roman settlement with evidence of mysterious fire
Archaeologists in southern Switzerland have uncovered the remains of a Roman-era settlement dating to the second and third centuries AD, including a substantial masonry building and evidence of metalworking activity. This content was originally published on www.heritagedaily.com - © 2023…
Ancient rock-cut tombs found beneath Roman camp in Egypt
Archaeologists working at the ancient site of Tell el-Yahudiya in Egypt’s Qalyubia Governorate have uncovered a series of rare rock-cut tombs and further remains of a Roman military camp, revealing new evidence of the site’s use across several periods of Egyptian history. This content was…
Archaeologists race to save centuries-old Yup’ik artefacts from Alaska coastline
Archaeologists in western Alaska are scrambling to recover centuries-old Yup’ik artefacts from an important coastal site after a storm supercharged erosion and scattered cultural objects along the shoreline. This content was originally published on www.heritagedaily.com - © 2023 - HeritageDaily
New evidence points to possible hidden chambers beyond Tutankhamun’s tomb
Scientists working in Tutankhamun’s tomb in Egypt have found geophysical evidence that unknown corridors and chambers lie beyond its walls — reviving the search for Queen Nefertiti’s burial place. This content was originally published on www.heritagedaily.com - © 2023 - HeritageDaily
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