1,800-Year-Old Gold Ring with ‘Venus the Victorious’ Carving and Carolingian Coins Discovered in France Archaeologists from the French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP) have discovered a 1,800-year-old gold ring with a chiseled portrait of Venus the Victorious, a Roman goddess associated with victory in battle, and a handful of coins from a much … Continue reading 1,800-Year-Old Gold Ring with ‘Venus the Victorious’ Carving and Carolingian Coins Discovered in France →

2-Meter-Long Stone Block Found at 12,000-Year-Old Boncuklu Tarla Site in Southeastern Türkiye A remarkable 2-meter by 20-centimeter processed stone block was discovered during the archaeological excavations at Boncuklu Tarla (Beaded Field), which illuminates the history of humanity with its 12,000-year past in the Ilısu neighborhood of the Dargeçit district of Mardin. The region, which has … Continue reading 2-Meter-Long Stone Block Found at 12,000-Year-Old Boncuklu Tarla Site in Southeastern Türkiye →

A 2,000-year-old Roman grave belonging to soldier Flaccus unearthed in Netherlands Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,000-year-old grave from the Roman settlement in  Heerlen, Netherlands. The latest analysis has shown that it belonged to a Roman soldier named ‘Flaccus’. The discovery is being touted as the “most unique evidence of Roman habitation at this location,” as this is the first … Continue reading A 2,000-year-old Roman grave belonging to soldier Flaccus unearthed in Netherlands →

4,400-Year-Old Jade Cylinder Seal Found in Western Türkiye A cylindrical seal made of  jade stone dating back to 4,400 years ago was found in Kütahya Seyitömer Höyük (Seyitömer Mound), an Early Bronze Age – Middle Bronze Age settlement located in the western Anatolia region of Türkiye. The archaeological site of Seyitömer Höyük is located within the Kütahya region of western Türkiye, 350 … Continue reading 4,400-Year-Old Jade Cylinder Seal Found in Western Türkiye →

A Hoard of Gold and Silver Roman Coins Dating Back to the Reign of Emperor Nero was Found in Worcestershire A hoard of Roman and Iron Age silver coins dating back to Emperor Nero’s reign has been found during building works in Worcestershire, western England. The treasure, consisting of 1,368 coins, includes the largest collection … Continue reading A Hoard of Gold and Silver Roman Coins Dating Back to the Reign of Emperor Nero was Found in Worcestershire →

New Study Reveals Ancient Secrets of the 3,600-year-old Nebra Sky Disc Discovered in 1999 in Germany, the  Nebra Sky Disc is the oldest known depiction of the cosmos. A recent examination of the Bronze Age artifact revealed the intricate methods used in its creation, which UNESCO described as “one of the most important archaeological finds of … Continue reading New Study Reveals Ancient Secrets of the 3,600-year-old Nebra Sky Disc →

For the first time, researchers discovered bioarchaeological evidence of familial embalming in early modern France A unique discovery has revealed new insights into the burial rituals of early modern Western Europe: For the first time, researchers have been able to provide bioarchaeological evidence of the familial embalming of infants and adults in early modern France. … Continue reading For the first time, researchers discovered bioarchaeological evidence of familial embalming in early modern France →

1800 Years Old Roman Milestone Used as Seat at Turkish Mosque A milestone from the Roman Emperor Gordianus III period, which dates to 239 AD, was discovered in the Fatsa district of Ordu province in northeastern Türkiye. Roman milestones, or “milliarium,” were significant landmarks along the extensive road system of the Roman Empire. These stone … Continue reading 1800 Years Old Roman Milestone Used as Seat at Turkish Mosque →

2,300-year-old Punic tomb complex found during works on car park for staff A 2,300-year-old Punic tomb was discovered during work in a car park near Mater Dei Hospital in Msida, Malta. The archaeological discovery was made during trenching works near Mater Dei Hospital while preparing the site for the installation of a new potable water … Continue reading 2,300-year-old Punic tomb complex found during works on car park for staff →