Archaeologists discover submerged Roman structure on Italy’s west coast
An important submerged Roman building has been uncovered on the coastline of Campo di Mare on Italy’s west coast. The 50-meter-diameter circular Roman structure discovered underwater was connected to a Cipollino marble column with an Ionic capital in 2021. Initial investigations by experts suggest that the extent and complexity of the structure could be a
Remains of Norman Bridge found during excavations at Chichester’s Priory Park in England
The remains of a military causeway or bridge leading to an 11th-century Norman castle were found during excavations at Chichester’s Priory Park in West Sussex, England. The excavation team is led by Chichester District Council’s archaeologist James Kenny and includes archaeologists from Chichester and District Archaeological Society. Chichester’s Priory Park Excavations have reached their seventh
A 4,000-year-old Egyptian skull reveals possible attempts to treat cancer
Surgical scars on a 9500-year-old skull found in the Aşıklı mound in Anatolia caused great astonishment in the scientific world. Now there are signs that cancer was treated in the scars seen on a 4000-year-old Egyptian skull. A USC-led study reveals possible attempts to treat cancer in a 4,000-year-old Egyptian skull. Cut marks on the
Hiking woman finds one of the largest hoards of early medieval coins ever found on Czech soil
A woman hiking in Kutnohorsk, 50 miles southeast of the Czech capital Prague, found one of the largest hoards of early medieval coins ever found in the Czech Republic. As soon as heritage officials received the news, they immediately went to the site to scan the area with metal detectors. Preliminary work revealed more than
Israeli archaeologist discover 2300-year-old gold ring in the City of David
A 2300-year-old gold ring was discovered during a joint excavation in the City of David, conducted jointly by the Israel Antiquities Authority and Tel Aviv University. The gold ring, dating back to the early Hellenistic period, was discovered by excavation team member Tehiya Gangate while sifting through excavated soil. Tehiya Gangate described the moment she
Winemaker discovers 40,000-year-old mammoth bones in his cellar
Austrian winemaker Andreas Pernerstorfer discovered 40,000-year-old mammoth bones while renovating his wine cellar. The wine cellar where the mammoth bones were found is located in the village of Gobelsburg in the Krems region west of Vienna. Researchers at the Austrian Academy of Sciences, who have taken the bones under protection, consider the discovery the most
Polish archaeologists find papyri containing letters from Roman centurions in Berenike
Polish archaeologists have made a surprising discovery while excavating an animal cemetery at Berenike on the Red Sea. In the unique animal cemetery dating from the 1st and 2nd centuries, the archaeologists found several papyri that could be an invaluable source of information about the ancient inhabitants of Berenike. In addition to papyri, the archaeologists
Oldest known human viruses found in 50,000-year-old Neanderthal remains
Scientists have discovered the oldest known human viruses in a Neanderthal bone more than 50,000 years old. The most surprising aspect of the study is that scientists will soon be able to recreate them. The study was carried out by researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo. The DNA of two Neanderthals was tested
First of its kind 1600-year-old indoor swimming pool unearthed in Albania
Archaeologists in the Albanian city of Durrës excavated an ancient Roman villa with an indoor pool. According to archaeologists, the 1600-year-old indoor pool is the first of its kind. In a Facebook post dated May 9, the Albanian National Institute of Cultural Heritage said archaeologists uncovered a distinguished ancient Roman quarter while excavating ahead of
Oldest Iberian city unearthed in Contestania
Archaeologists from the University of Alicante and the University of Murcia have uncovered the oldest largest Iberian city in the major Iberian city of Ilici (modern Elche in southeastern Spain), providing invaluable insights into Iberian society and its historical context. Archaeological excavations at the site have been ongoing since 2017. the excavations have found remains