Syria uncovered a large intact mosaic that dates back to the Roman era Syria uncovered a large intact mosaic that dates back to the Roman era, in the central town of Rastan, describing it as the most important archaeological discovery since the conflict began 11 years ago. The mosaic, which shows ancient Amazon warriors, 120 square … Continue reading Syria uncovered a large intact mosaic that dates back to the Roman era →

‘Lost’ 4,000-year-old wedge tomb rediscovered in Ireland A “lost” 4,000-year-old wedge tomb has been rediscovered in County Kerry, in the peninsular southwest region of Ireland. The megalithic tomb, known locally as Altóir na Gréine (the sun altar), was believed to have been destroyed in the 1840s, with its stones broken and carried away for use … Continue reading ‘Lost’ 4,000-year-old wedge tomb rediscovered in Ireland →

Well-Preserved 1,000-Year-Old Ulfberht Sword Found In The Wisla River, Poland Ulfberht swords were famous for their strength, flexibility, and high-tech blades. Viking warriors highly prized these weapons, which were extraordinarily valuable because of their properties. “Ulfberht blades were made of crucible steel with relatively high carbon content, making them more robust and flexible than European swords … Continue reading Well-Preserved 1,000-Year-Old Ulfberht Sword Found In The Wisla River, Poland →

2,800-Year-Old ‘Pharmaceutical production area’ discovered in ancient Thracian City Archaeologists have unearthed a “pharmaceutical production area” supported by a water source during ongoing excavations in the Thracian Ancient City Heraion Teikhos,  in the northwestern province of Tekirdağ. Heraion Teichos ancient city on the İstanbul-Tekirdağ highway, situated on the banks of the Marmara Sea in Tekirdağ … Continue reading 2,800-Year-Old ‘Pharmaceutical production area’ discovered in ancient Thracian City →

Women buried with thick, twisted bronze neck rings and buckets on their feet found in Ukraine Archaeologists discovered the remains of men buried with weapons such as axes, spearheads, and swords, and women buried with thick twisted bronze neck rings in an 11th-century cemetery near the village of Ostriv, south of Kiev, Ukraine. Researchers Vsevolod … Continue reading Women buried with thick twisted bronze neck rings and buckets on their feet found in Ukraine →

Archaeologists discover complete armored 14th-century gauntlet in Switzerland Excavations in Kyburg in the canton of Zürich, northeastern Switzerland have discovered a 14th-century fully preserved gauntlet of armor in exceptional condition. Only five 14th-century gauntlets have been discovered in Switzerland thus far, according to the Zurich cantonal infrastructure department on Tuesday. However, their state of preservation … Continue reading Archaeologists discover complete armored 14th-century gauntlet in Switzerland →

Early Bronze Age Tomb Rediscovered in Ireland The remnants of a Bronze Age tomb once thought to have been destroyed and lost to history have been discovered in County Kerry on the Atlantic coast of Ireland. The tomb, known locally as Altóir na Gréine – the sun altar – stood for approximately 4,000 years on … Continue reading Early Bronze Age Tomb Rediscovered in Ireland →

A 2,700-Year-Old Temple Discovered on the Greek Island of Evia Archaeologists in Greece have discovered a 2,700-year-old temple that houses a horseshoe-shaped altar overflowing with offerings. Constructed of bricks, the temple is 100 feet (30 meters) long and is located next to the Temple of Amarysia Artemis, a sanctuary dedicated to the Greek goddess Artemis, … Continue reading A 2,700-Year-Old Temple Discovered on the Greek Island of Evia →

Iron Age Celtic Woman Wearing Fancy Clothes Buried in This ‘Tree Coffin’ in Switzerland THE ANCIENT corpse of a woman buried in a hollowed-out tree has been found in Switzerland. It’s believed the woman, who died 2,200 years ago, commanded great respect in her tribe, as she was buried in fine clothes and jewellery. Scientists … Continue reading Iron Age Celtic Woman Wearing Fancy Clothes Buried in This ‘Tree Coffin’ in Switzerland →