A Cave in France Changes What We Thought We Knew About Neanderthals The stone rings found inside the French cave were probably built by the Neanderthals 176,500 years ago. The study says that the structures are the oldest known human constructions, possibly altering the way we think about our ancestors. The team led by archaeologist … Continue reading A Cave in France Changes What We Thought We Knew About Neanderthals →

Well-Preserved Visigoth Sarcophagus Found at Roman Villa in Spain Researchers in southeast Spain have uncovered an incredibly well-preserved Visigoth coffin at the site of a former Roman villa. The stone sarcophagus is about six feet, seven inches, long with a swirling geometric decoration along its slanted lid interlaced with intricate ivy leaves designs. It’s estimated … Continue reading Well-Preserved Visigoth Sarcophagus Found at Roman Villa in Spain →

Archaeometry also confirms that the Curia Pompeia in Rome was built in several phases The Curia of Pompey was one of the great meeting rooms of profound historical importance during the Roman Republic. Located on the eastern flank of the ancient Portico of Pompey, within its walls the senators of ancient Rome discussed weighty political … Continue reading Archaeometry also confirms that the Curia Pompeia in Rome was built in several phases →

4,500-year-old Neolithic tomb collapses in South Dublin The tomb, which dates back to the Neolithic period before the start of the Bronze Age, appears to have collapsed in late 2021, with photos showing the capstone having fallen in. The tomb itself is located on farmland in Shankill and is known as the Carrickgollogan wedge tomb. … Continue reading 4,500-year-old Neolithic tomb collapses in South Dublin →

The Mystery of the Death of 60 Prisoners From a Camp in the Stargard Area ‘During research in Stalag II-D, we found several dozen mass graves. We carried out exhumation in one of them and found the remains of 64 men. Based on the analysis of collected evidence, artefacts, we can now say that most … Continue reading The Mystery of the Death of 60 Prisoners From a Camp in the Stargard Area →

2,000-Year-Old Intact Roman Glass Bowl Uncovered in the Netherlands Archaeologists excavating a site in Nijmegen — the oldest city in the Netherlands, situated on the Waal river about six miles from the German border — have discovered a blue glass bowl estimated to be some 2,000 years old, in pristine condition.  The bowl, just small … Continue reading 2,000-Year-Old Intact Roman Glass Bowl Uncovered in the Netherlands →

Remains of a man and dog trying to escape ancient tsunami found on Aegean coast Roughly 3,600 years ago, the massive Thera volcano in the Aegean Sea blew its top, unleashing massive tsunamis. Now, archaeologists in western Turkey have unearthed the bones of a young man and a dog killed by one of those tsunamis.  … Continue reading Remains of a man and dog trying to escape ancient tsunami found on Aegean coast →

Bronze Dagger Discovered in Slovakia During their time off, relaxing by the River Váh, near Hlohovec, a local came across an object that they found interesting. Only when they returned home, did they discover that it was an archaeological find and paid a visit to the nearest museum? Similar finds should be handed over to … Continue reading Bronze Dagger Discovered in Slovakia →

5,000-Year-Old Town Discovered Underwater in Greece Archaeologists surveying the world’s oldest submerged town have found ceramics dating back to the Final Neolithic. Their discovery suggests that Pavlopetri, off the southern Laconia coast of Greece, was occupied some 5,000 years ago — at least 1,200 years earlier than originally thought. These remarkable findings have been made … Continue reading 5,000-Year-Old Town Discovered Underwater in Greece →