New mummification workshops and tombs found in Saqqara
Two new mummification workshops, two tombs, and large groups of artifacts were unearthed during the latest excavation season of an Egyptian mission working in Saqqara for the sixth consecutive year. In detail, the Egyptian archaeological mission led by Dr. Mostafa
Lead tablets of Dodona in the ‘Memory of the World’ of Unesco
The Ephorate of Antiquities of Ioannina is very happy to announce the inscription of the lead tablets of Dodona in the "Memory of the World" of Unesco.
Early toilets reveal dysentery in Old Testament Jerusalem
Study of 2,500-year-old latrines from the biblical Kingdom of Judah shows the ancient faeces within contain Giardia – a parasite that can cause dysentery.
Uncovering Roman Carlisle 2023: Roman artefacts unearthed
Two monumental Roman carved heads have been unearthed on day two of an archaeological dig in Carlisle.
Early humans risked life-threatening flintknapping injuries
“Knapping injuries were a risk past peoples were willing to take,” said Metin I. Eren, Ph.D., associate professor and director of archaeology at Kent State University.
Archaeologists discover traces of prehistoric settlements Mikołajki
Traces of prehistoric and late medieval settlements were discovered during excavations in Mikołajki, the monument conservation services announced Monday.
Researchers discover the church of a sunken medieval trading place
Joint scientific project locates the sunken church of Rungholt in the North Frisian Wadden Sea in Germany.
Ancient hot-water bottles at the National Archaeological Museum
In the late spring of 2023 the Unseen Museum presents the “ancient hot-water bottles”. It is a set of clay vessels for therapeutic use, dating from the end of the 3rd to the 1st century BC.
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Repatriation of 36 Cypriot antiquities from Australia
The antiquities include stone tools, pottery and glass vessels, clay lamps, metal objects and stone sculpture.
Earliest evidence of wine consumption in the Americas found in Caribbean
Scientists have found what they believe to be the earliest known evidence of wine drinking in the Americas, inside ceramic artefacts.
Archaeology project uncovers first shots of the French and Indian War
Through a partnership project, several 18th century ballistics and other artifacts were recently uncovered at Jumonville Glen, part of Fort Necessity National Battlefield.
Humans were making fires at least 250,000 years ago in Europe
Early humans in Europe were making and controlling fire at least 50,000 years earlier than previously thought, researchers at Heriot-Watt University in Scotland have found.
Egyptian Cultural Heritage Now Conference
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, the American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE), in partnership with the American University in Cairo (AUC) and AUC’s Tahrir Cultural Center (TCC), is organizing a conference entitled Egyptian Cultural Heritage Now.
Three 36-month research fellowships in Venice
Three postdoctoral fellowships at Ca' Foscari University, Venice, on the ERC research project, Science, Society and Environmental Change in the First Millennium CE.
Hundreds of looted artifacts of Robin Symes Limited repatriated to Greece
Hundreds of looted artifacts, which were in the possession of Robin Symes Limited, have finally been recovered by the Greek State.
Large amounts of flour residue discovered in 3,000 years old building
Large amounts of flour residue from 3,000 years ago have been discovered by a Polish-Armenian team of archaeologists working in Metsamor, Armenia.
Oldest architectural plans detail mysterious desert mega structures
An international team of researchers identifies engravings in Jordan and Saudi Arabia as the oldest known scaled building plans in human history.
Ancient climate change solves mystery of vanished South African lakes
New evidence for the presence of ancient lakes in some of the most arid regions of South Africa suggests that Stone Age humans may have been more widespread across the continent than previously thought.
Scientists unearth forgotten children of the past
Scientists have unearthed a harrowing story of forgotten children of the past, providing the first direct evidence of the lives of early nineteenth century ‘pauper apprentices’.
The earliest recorded kiss occurred in Mesopotamia 4,500 years ago
Written sources from Mesopotamia suggest that kissing in relation to sex was practiced by the peoples of the ancient Middle East 4,500 years ago.
Ancient Sparta in the 21st Century: Recent Trends and New Developments
An international event which celebrates the one-of-a-kind collaboration between the University of Nottingham and the Municipality of Sparti.
The role of local communities throughout the Red Sea history
The XIth Red Sea Conference will be held in Barcelona between the 5th and the 7th of June of 2024, being hosted by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and the Centro Superior de Investigaciones Científicas.
SASA Opening the Ancient World 2023 Virtual Conference
Save Ancient Studies Alliance presents its third annual conference, a new type of online conference for all Ancient Studies scholars and anyone interested in the Ancient World.
Green Cultural Routes at the Museum of Byzantine Culture
The Museum of Byzantine Culture (Thessaloniki) participates in the “Green Cultural Routes” for the tenth year and highlights the plant world through its exhibits.