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Six Bronze Age mines found in Spain may unlock mystery of Scandinavian metal artifacts
The six mines ranged in size, stretching from smaller “extraction areas” to much larger and “substantial mining environments.”
‘Lexden Lady,’ wealthy Roman woman buried in lead coffin, goes on display in UK
Pompeii victim revealed to be a doctor fleeing Vesuvius’ eruption over 60 years after discovery
Over 30 mummified cats, ancient Egyptian tombs, coffins discovered at Luxor necropolis site
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.
New Ben-Gurion Airport exhibit showcases 3,000 years of Jewish history
Travelers at Ben-Gurion Airport can explore Israel’s rich 3,000 year history with a new archaeological exhibition that will be open until 2026.
Archaeologists uncover 2,000-year-old Roman service station in Gloucestershire
The mutatio served as a vital resting point for travelers, merchants, and soldiers on the busy route, offering essential services such as food, water, and stables for horses.
1,500-year-old Roman coffin found in East England during A47 highway works
The sarcophagus was recovered from a small Roman roadside cemetery, undisturbed since its burial in Roman times.
Is this the greatest archaeological finding of 2024?
In January 2023, archaeologists discovered lost Amazon cities, home to 10,000 farmers 2,000 years ago, revealing a pre-Columbian civilization in a previously sparsely inhabited area.
Israeli researchers unearth unique Byzantine-era monastery near Kiryat Gat
"The mosaic discovered in Kiryat Gat is one of the most unique ever found in Israel," said Mark Avrahami, Head of Artistic Conservation at the Israel Antiquities Authority.
TAU researchers discover second-century BCE fortress at Ashdod-Yam
Excavations at Ashdod-Yam reveal a second-century BCE fortress destroyed in conflict, the Institute of Archeology at Tel Aviv University reported.
Barbarian warriors carried miniature spoons to snort stimulants before battles, study suggests
Germanic communities could have had access to stimulant plants such as poppy, hops, hemp, henbane, belladonna, and various fungi.
