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A mold used to produce Medusa masks dating back to the early 1st century BCE has been found in ancient Finziade, Sicily

In the town of Licata (the ancient Greek Finziade), Sicily, archaeologists have discovered a mask mold that, according to initial interpretations, could represent Medusa, the Greek mythological figure known for her petrifying gaze and snake-filled hair. This discovery was made during excavations in the so-called “House 18,” a building dating back to the late Republican […]

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A Large Bath Complex Discovered in Pompeii Within a Domus Decorated with Scenes of Athletes and Paintings of the Trojan War

A new archaeological discovery in Pompeii has unveiled a bath complex inside a private domus, accompanied by a banquet hall. This find stands as a clear example of how Roman architecture not only addressed functional needs but also served as a stage to showcase the social and cultural status of its owners. The discovery took […]

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The Syriac Sanctuary of the Janiculum: An Enigma of Lost Cults and Deities in Trastevere, Rome

Nestled in the heart of the Trastevere district, at the foot of Villa Sciarra and on the historic Janiculan hill, lies one of Rome’s most enigmatic archaeological discoveries: the Syriac Sanctuary. This 4th-century AD structure, built over remnants of earlier buildings dating back to the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, reveals a microcosm of religious […]

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Secret Underground Passages Described in Leonardo da Vinci’s Sketches Discovered Beneath Milan’s Sforza Castle

As part of a doctoral thesis, the prestigious Politecnico di Milano has conducted a pioneering technological study that has uncovered hidden secrets beneath the Sforza Castle, one of Milan’s most iconic landmarks. This project, developed in collaboration with the castle itself, has identified a network of underground passages that may have both functional and strategic […]

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Human Footprints from the Bronze Age Left by People Fleeing a Vesuvian Eruption and Other Extraordinary Discoveries in Campania

During improvement works on the Diramazione Nocera-Cava dei Tirreni gas pipeline in the municipalities of Nocera Superiore, Nocera Inferiore, Roccapiemonte, and Castel San Giorgio (province of Salerno, Campania) in Italy, an impressive archaeological legacy has come to light, spanning from the Bronze Age to Late Antiquity. These discoveries, the result of meticulous research conducted over […]

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A Colonnaded Hall with Exceptional Frescoes of Hunting and Fishing Still Lifes Found in Pompeii

Pompeii continues to astonish the world with discoveries that shed light on the most fascinating details of life in the Roman world. Recent findings in Regions IX and V stand out not only for their artistic beauty but also for the insight they provide into the customs, economy, and traditions of a society that continues […]

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A Roman Well with Walnuts, Hazelnuts, and Grape Seeds Found in Bassa Friulana, Northeastern Italy

Recent archaeological research conducted in the Bassa Friulana region, in northeastern Italy, has brought to light significant remnants from the Roman and post-medieval periods in two locations: Ariis, in Rivignano, and Fraforeano, in Ronchis. These excavations, carried out by the Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio for Friuli Venezia Giulia, represent a significant step in […]

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A Roman Aqueduct Discovered in the Borsacchio Nature Reserve in Abruzzo, Central Italy

During modernization work on a gas pipeline near Cologna Spiaggia in the Borsacchio Nature Reserve, located in the Abruzzo region of Italy, underground structures were uncovered that point to the existence of an ancient aqueduct of Roman origin. The Borsacchio Reserve, known for its biodiversity and unique landscapes, has also proven to be a site […]

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An Amphora Filled with Remains of Small Fish Found in the Excavations of the Ancient Greek City of Finziade in Sicily

A fascinating archaeological discovery has come to light during the current excavation works at Monte Sant’Angelo in Licata (the ancient Greek city of Finziade), Sicily. Researchers have uncovered a large amphora containing a significant quantity of remains of small fish, offering new and valuable insights into the dietary habits of Finziade’s ancient inhabitants. This discovery, […]