Ancient Celtic Gold Coins Found in a Swiss Marshland
Two gold coins dated to around 2,300 years ago have been found in a marshland in northern Switzerland and may be among the oldest Celtic coins ever identified in the country. According to…
Archaeological Site More Than 2,000 Years Old Discovered in Eastern Afghanistan
An archaeological site possibly dating to a period prior to the birth of Christ has been discovered in Afghanistan’s eastern Laghman Province, according to a statement released on Sunday by the Provincial Department…
Unusual 1,400-year-old cube-shaped skull discovered in Tamaulipas.
An unprecedented discovery has surprised researchers from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) in the state of Tamaulipas. During a recent review of bone materials at the Balcón de Montezuma archaeological…
Hidden cavities on the east face of the Pyramid of Menkaure in Giza
An international team of researchers has identified two air-filled cavities behind the east face of the Pyramid of Menkaure on the Giza Plateau. The discovery provides scientific evidence supporting the hypothesis that a…
Iron Age Public Complex Discovered in the Ancient City of Sogmatar, Türkiye
ŞANLIURFA, Türkiye – Archaeologists in the ancient city of Sogmatar, located near the rural neighborhood of Yağmurlu in Eyyubiye, Şanlıurfa, Türkiye, have uncovered a public building dating back approximately 3,000 years, belonging to…
Tomb of Amenhotep III Reopens After Meticulous Restoration
Egypt has officially reopened one of the most important royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, following the completion of a remarkable 20-year restoration project. The tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who…
The oldest shell jewellery workshop in Western Europe
Archaeologists have announced a discovery that could change our understanding of the origins of art and symbolic expression in prehistory. In Saint-Césaire, in southwestern France, what is believed to be the oldest shell…
3,500-year-old dinner set discovered in Konya, Türkiye
Archaeologists working at the Karahöyük site in Konya province, central Türkiye, have found a set of 3,500-year-old vessels consisting of a jar, a three-lobed spouted jug, and a plate. The find occurred during…
Discover a 3,000-year-old mural in Peru featuring figures of fish, stars, and shamans.
The discovery, made in early July, is considered a milestone for local archaeology. “A mural with these characteristics has never been documented in the region before. The iconography, decorative techniques, and exceptional state…
Archaeological Discovery in Manching: 40,000 Celtic Artifacts and a Rare Warrior Statuette
In a 6,800 m² area of the Celtic oppidum of Manching in Bavaria, archaeologists recovered over 40,000 artifacts dating back to the Iron Age. The highlight is a bronze warrior statuette, just 7.5…