A study recently published in the Journal of Archaeological Science has analyzed the relative costs of transporting goods by different means in late Roman Britain, challenging some long-held notions about the economy of the Roman Empire. The research team, led by Rob Wiseman from the University of Cambridge, has developed a novel method for calculating […]
Classical Archaeology
Through careful excavation of archaeological sites and analysis of artifacts, Classical archaeologists aim to better understand ancient Greek and Roman societies. They try to shed light on topics like daily life, religion, social structures, politics, trade and economics. Classical archaeology provides crucial insights into the origins and development of Western cultural traditions that emerged from these two influential ancient civilizations.
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27 Silver Denarii Discovered on the Island of Pantelleria, Hidden in the Acropolis During a Pirate Attack in the Early 1st Century BC
On the Italian island of Pantelleria, located between southwestern Sicily and the coast of Tunisia, a team of archaeologists led by Thomas Schäfer from the University of Tübingen has discovered a “tesoretto” of 27 Roman silver coins during a campaign of cleaning, restoration, and excavation coverage in the Acropolis of Santa Teresa and San Marco. […]
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Roman Military Camp Found at an Altitude of Over 2,000 Meters in the Swiss Alps
Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery high in the Swiss Alps: a Roman military camp located over 2,200 meters above sea level in the Colm la Runga area. This site, unknown until recently, offers new insights into Roman military strategy and the extent of Roman presence in the region over 2,000 years ago. The camp’s […]
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Findings on the Greek islands of Despotiko and Tsimindiri in the Cyclades include a tomb from the late 4th millennium BC and other structures
This year’s archaeological campaign on the Greek islands of Despotiko (the ancient Prepesinthos) and Tsimindiri, in the Cyclades, concluded with significant discoveries that shed new light on the region’s history. This excavation, led by archaeologist Giannos Kouragios under the supervision of the Directorate of Antiquities of the Cyclades, was conducted over six weeks, from May […]
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The Romans Surrounded Masada with Towers and a Wall Over 4 Kilometers Long in Just Two Weeks
A recent archaeological study on the Roman siege system at Masada, published in the Journal of Roman Archaeology, reveals new and important findings about this historic conflict of the 1st century CE. An international team of researchers, led by Hai Ashkenazi from the Israel Antiquities Authority and Goethe University Frankfurt, has used cutting-edge technology to […]
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Another Bronze Ram Recovered at a Depth of 80 Meters in the Site of the Battle of the Aegates Islands that ended the First Punic War
The sea, which was the setting for the Battle of the Aegates Islands off the coast of Sicily, continues to reveal its archaeological treasures. During the August research campaign, a new bronze ship ram (rostrum) was recovered from the seabed at a depth of around 80 meters. This valuable find was retrieved by divers from […]
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Analysis of the “domus ecclesiae” at Dura Europos challenges the narrative of the material origins of early Christianity
For nearly a century, the structure known as the “Christian Building” in Dura-Europos has been heralded as a quintessential example of early Christian architecture. Dating back to around 232 CE, this building—located in the ancient Roman city of Dura-Europos in modern-day Syria—has long been considered the prototypical domus ecclesiae, or house church. This term describes […]
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Two More Victims of the Eruption, Along with a Small Treasure of Coins and Precious Ornaments, Found in Pompeii
Discoveries continue in the excavation area of Regio IX, Insula 10 of Pompeii, where archaeological investigations are being carried out as part of a broader project aimed at securing the excavation fronts. The latest finding, for which an initial scientific overview was recently published in the Pompeii Excavations E-Journal, is a space where two victims […]
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Three Overlapping Thermae Complexes Discovered at the Late Imperial Roman Villa of Fiumana in Italy
In recent days, the third excavation campaign by the University of Parma at the archaeological site of the Roman villa of Fiumana, located in Predappio in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, has concluded. The excavations, led by Professor Riccardo Villicich, have uncovered a complex of extraordinary interest, confirming the data obtained in the first […]
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A New Temple Discovered in Selinunte, the Only Greek City of Antiquity to Be Preserved in Its Entirety
Selinunte, one of the most important archaeological sites of the Greek world, is once again in the spotlight due to recent discoveries. The latest excavation work has revealed the existence of a new small temple, located behind the well-known Temple C, in the sacred area of this ancient Sicilian city. This discovery has been described […]