One of the largest quarries in Jerusalem, dating back to the end of the Second Temple period, has been unearthed in recent weeks during an excavation conducted by the Antiquities Authority in the Har Hotzvim industrial area in Jerusalem, funded by the company Vitanya. The excavated area covers approximately 3,500 square meters and is part […]
Roman Empire
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Sections of Roman Roads and Numerous Previously Unknown Roman Mining Structures Discovered in Córdoba
A recent archaeological study has brought to light important findings about the Roman road network that connected Corduba (present-day Córdoba) with Emerita Augusta (now Mérida), highlighting the sophistication and scale of the infrastructure used by the Roman Empire for mining exploitation in northern Córdoba. This study was conducted by a team from the University of […]
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Domitian, the Emperor Who Persecuted Rumors and Libelous Writings
Domitian, born as Titus Flavius Domitian in 51 A.D., was the last emperor of the Flavian dynasty, ruling the Roman Empire from 81 A.D. until his death in 96 A.D. He was the son of Vespasian and brother of Titus, who both preceded him on the throne. Throughout his reign, Domitian was known for his […]
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The ancient Roman province of Gallaecia was the main salt production center of the Empire, according to archaeological evidence
Salt was one of the most valuable products of antiquity, with multiple references to its diverse uses and applications in the literary sources of the time. However, despite its importance, archaeological evidence of sea salt production is quite scarce. Only a few known sites along the Mediterranean have preserved remnants of ancient salinae, the facilities […]
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Researchers Reveal the Contents of a Roman Sarcophagus Sealed for 2,000 Years, in the Tomb of Cerberus in Naples
Investigations continue inside the Tomb of Cerberus discovered in October 2023 in Giugliano, alongside the resumption of excavations in the surrounding necropolis and restoration activities of the frescoes, funded by the Ministry of Culture. Thanks to a specific intervention, following an inspection with a microcamera, it was possible to open a small opening inside the […]
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An impressive Gallo-Roman lime kiln with a 4-meter diameter combustion chamber found in France
During the construction of a single-family house in the Opilias neighborhood of Donzère (France), archaeologists from Inrap discovered a perfectly preserved ancient Gallo-Roman lime kiln. This kiln is of the “corridor” type, of which fewer than thirty examples are known in Gaul and the Mediterranean during antiquity. The site occupation has been dated between the […]
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Discoveries at Pompeii Suggest Another Natural Disaster Made Vesuvius Eruption Even More Deadly
The tragic demise of Pompeii’s inhabitants during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD has long been attributed mainly to volcanic causes such as ashfall and hot gases. However, recent research indicates this may not be the full story. Volcanologists, geologists, and anthropologists have shifted their focus to the potential impact of concurrent earthquakes. […]
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1800-year-old Ring Engraved with the Roman Goddess Minerva, Found by a Child on Mount Carmel
A remarkable archaeological find has come to light on Mount Carmel in Israel, thanks to the keen eye of 13-year-old Yair Whiteson from Haifa. During a casual hike near his home, Yair stumbled upon an ancient ring dating back approximately 1,800 years. This ring, adorned with an engraving of the Roman goddess Minerva, has sparked […]
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A Fabulous Marble Floor from a Submerged Roman Villa, Discovered and Restored in Bacoli
In Bacoli, an underwater restoration project has brought to light a fabulous marble floor that belonged to a Roman villa. This impressive discovery is located in the extensive Submerged Archaeological Park of Baiae, the largest of its kind in the world. The ongoing intervention has been carried out by CSR Restauro Beni Culturali and Naumacos […]
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A Roman Tomb Discovered in Pompeii Reveals the Existence of an Unknown Imperial Position in Northern Hispania
A brilliant military career, then a pleasant retirement in Pompeii, in the Campanian city famous for the beauty of the landscape and the views of the Gulf of Naples, which also attracted figures like Cicero and Agrippa. This is what emerges from the inscription on a tomb found during the work to create a functional […]
