Archaeology
Italy, Greece find hundreds of amphorae buried with ancient shipwrecks on Mediterranean sea floor
Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli deemed the discovery “one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries of recent years.”
Border Police discover Second Temple-period burial cave during operations in eastern Jerusalem
Snake snacks? Hunter-gatherer diets in northern Israel included reptiles, new study suggests
Partially restored ancient fresco depicting marriage of Dionysus, Ariadne displayed in Pompeii
Roman 'cold plunge' pool, floor mosaic discovered in ancient Turkish gymnasium complex
Cekilmez explained to Andalou Agency that the Hamam Gymnasium complex is thought to have been an important educational institution where children were able to learn from an early age.
Layers of history: Egypt unearths 6,000-year cemetery spanning Predynastic to Ptolemaic eras
The finds confirm that the area had been settled during the Hyksos’ reign during the 15th Dynasty given its proximity to Avaris, which had served as the capital city at the time.
Vladimir Putin visits remains of medieval Russian warrior prince uncovered in Kremlin cathedral
Donskoy, who died in 1389 aged 39, ruled the principalities of Muscovy and Vladimir, which would later become the core of the Russian state.
Jewish educators should stop relying on archaeology to prove Israel’s history - opinion
For a student who has never held an ancient artifact, a relic proves our history beyond argument. It connects us to distant times with a tangible demonstration of the Jewish people’s bond to the land
WATCH: Archaeologists unearth 1,300-year-old ‘shopping hub’ beneath stadium in central Israel
However, IAA researchers have proposed two main theories about what the site served as: either a major trade and industrial station or part of a currently undiscovered nearby settlement.
‘Smoking gun evidence’: Bronze Age shaman long thought to be male revealed to be female goldworker
“It completely tears up previous assumptions,” Wiltshire Museum Director David Dawson told The Guardian. “It’s a fantastic revelation of the position of women in society.”
Ancient Egyptian princesses were skilled archers, trained with weapons, controversial study claims
The six, four of whom are believed to be daughters of Pharaoh Amenemhat II, were rediscovered in 2020 in the Egyptian Museum after being lost for decades.
Deity-inscribed tombstones, sarcophagi unearthed at ancient Egyptian burial site
The appearance of the two dieties on the tombstones points to joint Greek and Roman influence on ancient Egyptian heritage and funerary practices.
Mystery donor leaves gold coins under altar, saving a medieval English church from closure - report
A week after the coins were found, the Times of London learned that the mystery benefactor is believed to be a leather-clad biker.
IAA files indictment against two Fureidis residents caught carrying illegally excavated artifacts
Distelfeld and the other officials found a total of 13 ancient bronze coins, three ancient bronze items, two ancient lead items, and another 14 unidentified metal objects in the suspects' possession.
