Romans
Collection of ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman-era artifacts discovered at Egypt’s Heracleopolis
The finds include the ruins of a Roman basilica and Doric temple, the head of a marble statue of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, several cartouches, and molds used to mint coins in the Roman period.
Rare, intact ancient Roman burial unearthed during excavations in eastern Croatia - report
Plaster-making technique attributed to Romans used at Motza some 8,000 years earlier, study shows
‘Lexden Lady,’ wealthy Roman woman buried in lead coffin, goes on display in UK
Experts use AI to crack mystery of 2,000-year-old Roman board game found in Netherlands - study
“This is the first time that AI-driven simulated play has been used in concert with archaeological methods to identify a board game,” Crist concluded.
Frescos of a peacock, fruit discovered in Roman villa near Pomepii belonging to Emperor Nero's wife
The discovery's announcement follow the site’s partial opening to the public for the first time.
'Nothing quite like it': UK Treasure Act names Roman carriage ornament Essex's first 'treasure'
According to the Act, archaeological finds can be given the status of Treasure if they are deemed to be of historical, archaeological, or cultural importance.
Archaeologists discover Anglo-Saxon child buried with shield, spear in medieval cemetery in Kent
Four medieval swords were also discovered during excavation.
Authorities reveal discovery of fourth century Roman shipwreck off Italy’s southern coast
According to the ministry, the site has been under constant monitoring by Italy’s financial police to “protect the site from possible looting and to preserve its enormous scientific value.”
Residue from Roman vial reveals first evidence of ancient physicians' use of fecal medicine - study
The vial, also known as an unguentarium, is commonly believed to have held perfumes or cosmetic oils.
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.
New frescoes unearthed in villa near Pompeii show 'extraordinary details and colors'
Archaeologists found a nearly complete peahen fresco, missing its head, dating to the mid-first century B.C., that may have belonged to Poppaea Sabina, the second wife of Emperor Nero.
Ancient piggy bank: Excavation in France reveals 40,000 Roman coins from 1,700 years ago
The experts who analysed the coins believe, based on the dates on the coins, that the discovery unburied a treasure which was buried between A.D. 280 and 310.
Civil Administration recovers dozens of looted artifacts from West Bank site
A targeted operation at "Burj Lasana," in Area B, near Wadi Haramiya, recovered Crusader- and Byzantine-era items from a villa built inside the site.
