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Some of the sarcophagi discovered. Credit: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
Archaeology

Archaeologists discover 22 sarcophagi and eight intact papyri in Luxor

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

An Egyptian archaeological expedition has announced a discovery of great importance for understanding religion, ritual music, and funerary practices in Ancient Egypt. In the Asasif cemetery, on the west bank of the Nile…

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Underground tunnels approximately 1,600 years old were discovered beneath the Hagia Sophia during ongoing restoration work in Istanbul on February 27, 2026. (Photo via the Ministry of Culture and Tourism)
Archaeology

Underground tunnels that are 1,600 years old are discovered beneath Hagia Sophia

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026

Amid the extensive and meticulous restoration work at the Hagia Sophia, one of the most iconic buildings in the world, archaeologists and specialists have announced the discovery of an underground network of tunnels…

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A 40,000-year-old mammoth figurine from Vogelherd Cave in Germany. Universität Tübingen/Hildegard Jensen
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Marks from 40,000 years ago may be a precursor to writing.

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

Renowned international researchers have uncovered evidence that symbol systems used by humans around 40,000 years ago exhibited a level of structural complexity previously unseen in the archaeological record — suggesting that our ancestors…

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A dragon-shaped Bodhi leaf made of terracotta and glazed with gold was discovered at the Ho Dynasty Citadel World Heritage site.
Archaeology

Gold-Enamelled Artifacts Discovered at the Ho Dynasty Citadel

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026

A team of archaeologists has announced the discovery of numerous rare terracotta artifacts with gold enamel during excavations at the Ho Dynasty Citadel site, a World Heritage Site located in southeastern Thanh Hóa…

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The sewn hide, pictured from the front and the back, alongside another hide artifact from Cougar Mountain Cave Richard L. Rosencrance, et al., Science Advances, 2026
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Discovery Reveals the World’s Oldest Sewing, Dating Back 12,000 Years

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

Archaeologists have announced an extraordinary discovery that could rewrite parts of the history of human clothing: approximately 12,000-year-old fragments of elk hide found in caves in Oregon (USA) are the oldest known examples…

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Neolithic dwelling during research/excavation.
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Archaeological Discovery Reveals 7,500-Year-Old Female Figurine in Romania

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

In a discovery offering a rare glimpse into the beliefs and daily life of Neolithic communities, archaeologists from the National Museum of Eastern Carpathians (MNCR) have unearthed a small, expressive female clay figurine,…

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Discovery of a New Archaeological Site in Southern Sinai Reveals 10,000 Years of Rock Art History.
Archaeology

Discovery Reveals 10,000 Years of Rock Art in Sinai

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

The Egyptian archaeological mission of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, working in southern Sinai, has announced the discovery of one of the most important newly identified archaeological sites of exceptional historical and artistic…

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Original photograph of the artefact published in 1927 by Guy Brunton (left) and the actual artefact, photo by Martin Odler
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5,300-year-old “bow drill” rewrites the story of ancient Egyptian tools

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Researchers at Newcastle University in the United Kingdom and the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna have reexamined a small copper-alloy object excavated about a century ago from a cemetery at Badari in Upper…

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The finely carved Roman gemstone depicts a charioteer standing on a racing chariot, whip in hand, urging on two high-stepping horses.
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Medieval seal with a 2,000-year-old Roman gemstone is discovered in England

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

A metal detectorist found a medieval seal described by experts as “truly special” because it contains at its center a Roman gemstone carved around two thousand years ago. The discovery was made in…

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The longest iron spear, along with iron implements, pottery, and other objects found at Thirumalapuram near Tenkasi; and (R) burial urns found at the site.
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The largest Iron Age spear ever found in India has been discovered

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

Archaeologists in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu have discovered an eight-foot-long iron spear (about 2.4 meters), considered the largest Iron Age weapon ever found in the country. The artifact was excavated…

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