World’s oldest wine found in a Roman tomb in Spain
During excavations in a family mausoleum dating to the 1st century AD in the Carmona necropolis in Seville, they discovered a vase containing a reddish liquid. As a result of an archaeochemical study, experts identified this liquid as white wine. The wine inside the nearly 1900-year-old vase has become the world’s oldest wine preserved in
Tu’am, a 1400-year-old lost city famous for pearl trade, may have been found
Archaeologists working in the Umm Al Quwain region of the United Arab Emirates believe they have found the ancient city of Tu’am, once famous for its pearl trade. The remains of the ancient city were found on Al Sinniyah Island. Al Sinniyah Island, the most important archaeological site in the Persian Gulf region, forms part
Hungarian archaeologists unearth a 600-year-old silver communion set
During archaeological excavations near Lake Tisza, experts from the National Institute of Archaeology at the Center for Public Collection of the Hungarian National Museum found a 14th-century silver sacrificial set held between fingers and a small fortune hidden in the ground. Last year a unique cultural heritage was discovered near Lake Tisza, the remains of
Oldest biblical manuscript of Jesus’ childhood discovered in Germany
Researchers in Germany have identified a newly deciphered manuscript dating back 1,600 years as the oldest record of the childhood of Jesus Christ. Researchers have discovered the oldest surviving copy of the Infancy Gospel of Thomas. Dating to the 4th or 5th century AD, the fragment is part of a Gospel that recounts episodes of
Scientists have discovered the smallest previously unknown monkey species in a clay quarry
An international research team has discovered the smallest previously unknown species of monkey during excavations in a clay quarry in Allgäu. The monkey was named Buronius manfredschmidi. Buronius manfredschmidi was found in the immediate vicinity of the great ape Danuvius guggenmosi “Udo” previously found in the same clay quarry. Danuvius was recorded as a species
Large circular monument discovered during airport construction in Crete
A large circular monument was discovered during the excavation works for an airport on Greece’s largest island of Crete. The discovery was announced as unique by the Greek Ministry of Culture. Construction of the international airport is underway on the summit of Papoura Hill, northwest of the town of Kastelli. The circular monument structure dates
Antibiotic bacteria that fight E. coli and other dangerous bacteria found in Roman Baths in England
Researchers from Plymouth University’s School of Biomedical Sciences have discovered that the popular Roman Baths in the city of Bath in southwest England harbor a wide range of microorganisms that could be critical in the global fight against antimicrobial resistance. When the Romans came to Bath’s hot springs, they weren’t just relaxing in the spa
6,000 life-size terracotta warriors guard a treasure-laden burial chamber
A new treasure-laden burial chamber has been discovered in the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, guarded by China’s world-famous 6,000 life-size terracotta warriors. Qin Shi Huang was the first emperor of China, ruling from 259-210 BC. He founded the Qin Dynasty and unified China, creating a centralized imperial system. Although he was known for
A necropolis dedicated to stillborn and very young children unearthed in France
The news of a death deeply upsets everyone. But the news of the death of stillborn or very young children is even sadder. Some cultures believe that those who die as babies become angels and enter heaven. During an excavation in the historic center of Auxerre, France, a necropolis dedicated to stillborn and very young
A rare stone mask discovered on Mount Hebron, more than 9,500 years old, will go on public display
A rare stone mask more than 9,500 years old, discovered on Mount Hebron, will go on public display at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. The mask made of Dolomitic limestone was unearthed by an archaeological team from the Civil Administration near the settlement of Pnei Hever. Archaeologists date the stone mask to the Pre-Pottery Neolithic