At the beginning of October, the systematic archaeological excavation season concluded on the Trapezá plateau, located eight kilometers southwest of Aigio, Greece. This site is identified with the ancient city of Ripes, a prosperous city in the Achaea region during the early historical period, known for its role in founding the colony of Croton in […]
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Roman Soldier Flaccus’ Tomb Discovered in the Netherlands, Dating to the Late 1st Century BCE
In late November 2024, during archaeological investigations conducted in Heerlen (Netherlands), an exceptional discovery was made: the tomb of a Roman soldier named Flaccus. This find, dating to the late 1st century BCE and early 1st century CE, represents one of the most significant pieces of evidence of Roman presence in the area. It is […]
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An Enigmatic Neolithic Tomb Containing the Remains of a Decapitated Woman Whose Head Was Carefully Placed on Her Chest, Found in France
Archaeologists in southern France have unearthed a Late Neolithic tomb that raises more questions than answers. The discovery, located in the town of Puisserguier, in the Hérault department, is a singular burial: that of a woman whose head was carefully placed on her chest. The remains have been dated to the Chalcolithic period (2700–2600 BCE). […]
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German WWII Soldier’s Grave Found in Poland with Mesolithic Tools, Roman and Byzantine Coins, and Other Artifacts
The Tuchola Forest in northern Poland continues to reveal its secrets as archaeologists explore its vast woods and lakes. A team of archaeologists led by Olaf Popkiewicz made an exceptional discovery near Grzybek, in Wdecki Landscape Park, on the shores of the Żur Reservoir. What began as a routine expedition quickly turned into a surprising […]
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Archaeologists thought they found a Roman tomb in Belgium, but only the skull actually was, the bones were Neolithic
A recent archaeological discovery in the small Belgian town of Pommerœul, near the French border, revealed an unusual mix of human remains from different periods within a single tomb. Using advanced DNA analysis and radiocarbon dating, a team of researchers determined that a burial initially classified as Roman actually contains Late Neolithic bones combined with […]
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11 Completely Sealed Tombs Filled with Jewelry, Copper Ingots, and Other Artifacts Found in Southern Egypt
The joint Egyptian-American archaeological mission dedicated to the restoration of the Asasif necropolis in southern Egypt has made a monumental discovery during cleaning and excavation work in the southern sector of the tomb of Karabasken (TT 391), belonging to the 25th dynasty. The discovery of the first tomb from the Middle Kingdom in this area […]
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Numerous underground structures, cavities, corridors, and previously unknown tombs detected in the Etruscan necropolis of Sasso Pinzuto
The Etruscan necropolis of Sasso Pinzuto, located near Tuscania in the Italian region of Lazio, has been the subject of a new geophysical study conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Naples Federico II, using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) technology to reveal hidden underground structures. Etruscan cemeteries, particularly their tombs, are one of […]
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Spectacular Celtic Burial Chamber from the 6th Century BC Discovered in the Center of a 65-Meter-Diameter Burial Mound in Germany
In a remarkable archaeological discovery in the Danube Plain, near Riedlingen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany), an early Celtic burial chamber has come to light. This find is located at the center of a large burial mound, whose monumental structure stretches 65 meters in diameter and still retains a height close to 2 meters, although in its original […]
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Sacred tunic of Alexander the Great identified in one of the Macedonian tombs at Vergina in Greece
A recent discovery in Tomb II at Vergina, Macedonia, Greece, has revealed what appears to be the sacred “chiton” or tunic of Alexander the Great, a finding that could change the historical understanding of artifacts associated with the famous conqueror. A group of archaeologists, led by Antonis Bartsiokas from Democritus University of Thrace, identified a […]
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A Hypogeum in Southern Spain Reveals a Possible Epidemic During the Neolithic 5,700 Years Ago
A recent study has revealed that the hypogeum cemetery of La Beleña, located in the province of Córdoba (southern Spain), is one of the oldest in the Iberian Peninsula, with remains dating back to around 3700 B.C. Radiocarbon analysis and Bayesian modeling, conducted by a team of researchers from several Spanish universities, have uncovered surprising […]
