An Egyptian-French archaeological mission has made a series of highly significant discoveries at the Ramesseum temple (commissioned by Ramses II), located on the western bank of Luxor, Egypt. The discoveries, the result of cooperation between the Conservation and Documentation Sector of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, the French National Center for Research, and the Sorbonne […]
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The Forgotten Archive of the Scribe of the Temple of Crocodile God in Egypt is Recovered, Containing Sent and Received Letters and Questions to the Oracle
How are you? And your wife? And what has become of XY? The private letters written in Egypt over 2,000 years ago are not very different from today’s. Official documents also show few differences, as they address topics such as land purchases or a wife’s possessions in the event of separation. Carolin Arlt holds a […]
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A Complex System of Tanks and Structures Found Beneath the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens
A group of researchers from the National Technical University of Athens has conducted an ambitious geophysical study to unravel the hidden mysteries beneath the Temple of Olympian Zeus, one of the most iconic structures of ancient Greece. The research, driven by the need to restore and preserve this historical heritage, has yielded fascinating results combining […]
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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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A Large Ritual Structure Discovered in Jerusalem with 8 Rock-Cut Rooms and Mysterious V-Shaped Marks on the Floor
A remarkable archaeological find has come to light on the eastern slope of the City of David, within the Walls of Jerusalem National Park. This unique structure, spanning approximately 220 square meters, was used for ritual practices during the First Temple period, according to a recent article published in the scientific journal ‘Atiqot. This discovery […]
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A Section of Road Connecting Two Roman Camps, a Vicus, and a Temple of Mercury, Found in Southwestern Germany
In the Neckargartach district of Heilbronn, in southwestern Germany, a 500-meter-long section of Roman road and various buildings were recently discovered. Fragments of a statue of Mercury were also found in one of the stone buildings, leading archaeologists to believe it is a temple dedicated to this deity. For the first time, such a long […]
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Evidence of a Rock-Cut Temple Hidden Behind Unexplored Debris Mounds, Found in Athribis, Egypt
In the quiet Egyptian village of Athribis, near Sohag and approximately 200 kilometers north of Luxor, a team of researchers from the University of Tübingen, in collaboration with Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, has made a fascinating discovery. A monumental entrance, known as a pylon, suggests the possible existence of a rock-cut sanctuary behind […]
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Archaeologists Reveal the Great Sanctuary of Mount Sant’Angelo in Terracina was Dedicated to Venus Instead of Jupiter
In a day of great significance for the history and culture of Terracina, important archaeological discoveries were presented, rewriting part of the past of this ancient Italian city. The event took place on Saturday afternoon as part of free visits to the excavation area of the Sanctuary of Monte Sant’Angelo and attracted a large crowd […]
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The colossal Portara of Naxos is all that remains of what was to be the largest temple in the Aegean
The Portara is one of the most iconic monuments on the Greek island of Naxos, located in the Cyclades. This gigantic marble gateway, which stands on a small peninsula facing the city of Naxos, is all that remains of an ambitious architectural project: a temple (never completed) dedicated to the god Apollo, at the very […]
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Original Colors of Inscriptions Revealed at the Temple of Horus in Edfu
A collaborative archaeological mission between the Supreme Council of Antiquities and the University of Würzburg in Germany has revealed the original colors of inscriptions at the Temple of Horus in Edfu for the first time. This significant discovery came to light during a restoration project of the temple’s roof, initiated in 2021 and funded by […]
