Viking sword with ‘very rare’ inscription discovered on family farm in Norway
Viking sword with ‘very rare’ inscription discovered on family farm in Norway While clearing a field on his farm, a Norwegian man discovered a rare Viking Age sword that’s thought to be 1,000 years old. “We were about to start sowing grass on a field that has not been plowed for many years,” Øyvind Tveitane … Continue reading Viking sword with ‘very rare’ inscription discovered on family farm in Norway
1,600-year-old Hunnic double burial found in Poland
1,600-year-old Hunnic double burial found in Poland In 2018, archaeologists uncovered a 1,600-year-old double burial in the village of Czulice near Krakow, Poland, containing the remains of two young boys. This discovery, reported in the June issue of the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, provides some of the earliest evidence of Hunnic presence in Europe. Radiocarbon … Continue reading 1,600-year-old Hunnic double burial found in Poland
Rare 2,500-year-old ‘Golden Warrior’ found buried under precious ornaments in Kazakhstan
Rare 2,500-year-old ‘Golden Warrior’ found buried under precious ornaments in Kazakhstan The fascinating discovery of a golden treasure left by the ancient Saka people in a burial mound in Kazakhstan was reported by Ancient Origins last week. It was hailed as one of the most important discoveries in helping archaeologists in deciphering the ancient Scythian … Continue reading Rare 2,500-year-old ‘Golden Warrior’ found buried under precious ornaments in Kazakhstan
Huge Christian Grave Slabs Recovered From 13th-Century Shipwreck
Huge Christian Grave Slabs Recovered From 13th-Century Shipwreck Maritime archaeologists from Bournemouth University have recovered two medieval grave slabs from the remains of the 13th Century Mortar Wreck, the oldest known shipwreck in British waters. Located in the Swash Channel on the approach to Poole Harbour off the coast of Dorset, England, the site of … Continue reading Huge Christian Grave Slabs Recovered From 13th-Century Shipwreck
Scenes of Warriors from 6th Century BC on a Slate Plaque Discovered at Tartessian Site in Spain
Scenes of Warriors from 6th Century BC on a Slate Plaque Discovered at Tartessian Site in Spain Archaeologists representing Spain’s National Research Council (CSIC) excavating at the archaeological site of Casas del Turunuelo have uncovered a slate plaque about 20 centimeters engraved on both sides where various motifs can be identified. The slate plaque includes … Continue reading Scenes of Warriors from 6th Century BC on a Slate Plaque Discovered at Tartessian Site in Spain
Excavation Unearths Traces of 16th-Century Mansion in England
Excavation Unearths Traces of 16th-Century Mansion in England Excavations undertaken by Warwickshire’s Wessex Archaeology have discovered one of the UK’s best-preserved late 16th century gardens ever discovered.Archaeological investigations have revealed the remains of Coleshill Manor and an octagonal moat, aspects initially spotted by aerial drone images. As excavations progressed, the remains of a massive garden … Continue reading Excavation Unearths Traces of 16th-Century Mansion in England
A blue painted shrine is the latest discovery in Pompeii ‘treasure chest’
A blue painted shrine is the latest discovery in Pompeii ‘treasure chest’ Archaeologists have unearthed an intricately decorated blue room, interpreted as an ancient Roman shrine known as a sacrarium, during recent excavations in central Pompeii in Italy. The Italian Minister of Culture, Gennaro Sangiuliano, visited the site on Tuesday, describing the ancient city as “a treasure … Continue reading A blue painted shrine is the latest discovery in Pompeii ‘treasure chest’
Polish archaeologists find graves of monkeys and calves in ancient animal cemetery in Egypt
Polish archaeologists find graves of monkeys and calves in ancient animal cemetery in Egypt Polish archaeologists have discovered over 200 graves of monkeys, dogs and cats in an animal cemetery from the 1st and 2nd centuries in Berenike, Egypt. They also found burials of calves, which – they assume – were sacrificed at the animal … Continue reading Polish archaeologists find graves of monkeys and calves in ancient animal cemetery in Egypt
Lost World War II Sub Discovered in South China Sea
Lost World War II Sub Discovered in South China Sea Shipwreck hunters have discovered the remains of a famous American submarine that sank with 79 crew members on board while fighting a Japanese warship near the Philippines in 1944. According to the New York-based Lost 52 Project, which made the discovery, the wreck of USS … Continue reading Lost World War II Sub Discovered in South China Sea
Couple uncover 18th century lime kiln under ‘neglected heap of rubble’ on their land
Couple uncover 18th century lime kiln under ‘neglected heap of rubble’ on their land An unsightly heap in the corner of a North York Moors field has revealed a well-preserved historic limestone kiln, thanks to a collaboration between the landowners, the National Park Authority and a local archaeology company. The find has delighted Elaine and … Continue reading Couple uncover 18th century lime kiln under ‘neglected heap of rubble’ on their land