Archaeological research in the middle valley of the Guadalete River has taken on a new dimension thanks to the efforts of a team of researchers from the University of Cádiz (UCA). Led by Professor Macarena Lara from the Archaeology Department, this group has conducted an exhaustive study of Roman settlements in the region, shedding light […]
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Fields of Artichokes and Vegetables Preserved Under the Ashes of the 79 AD Eruption and a Pre-Roman Necropolis with Punic Amphorae, Discovered in Pompeii
Modernization work on the railway line in the Municipality of Pompeii and the construction of an underground parking lot on Via Fucci, behind the Pompei Santuario station, have brought to light occupation levels predating Roman colonization, in an area located about 400 meters east of the Porta Sarno in the Pompeii Archaeological Park. The most […]
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The “castellum divisorium” where water was made drinkable and an extraordinary cenotaph, found in the ancient Roman city of Mellaria in Spain
On August 1, 2024, a significant event took place at the archaeological site of Mellaria, in Fuente Obejuna (Córdoba, Spain), where the latest discoveries from the excavations carried out between 2022 and 2024 were presented. The excavations have been led by the University of Córdoba in collaboration with the Fuente Obejuna City Council, revealing interesting […]
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The Quarry from Which Large Stone Blocks for the Palaces and Fortresses of Herod the Great Were Extracted, Discovered in Jerusalem
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 […]
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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. […]