Engravings of a seven-branched menorah discovered in water cistern
A rare and intriguing discovery was revealed this weekend by hikers exploring a water cistern in the Judean Shephelah: on the walls of the cistern were incised ancient engravings of a seven-branched menorah and a cross.
Dinosaur eggs took 3 to 6 months to hatch
New research on the teeth of fossilized dinosaur embryos indicates that the eggs of non-avian dinosaurs took a long time to hatch–between about three and six months.
Evolution of brain and tooth size were not linked in humans
Whereas brain size evolved at different rates for different species, especially during the evolution of Homo, the genus that includes humans, chewing teeth tended to evolve at more similar rates.
Worldwide interest in the captives of Phaleron and the Antikythera “Man”
Two Greek archaeological finds are on the 2016 annual list of the 10 most important discoveries in the world, according to ‟Archaeology” magazine.
Two areas investigated at Erimi-Laonin tou Porakou
Results of this year's fieldwork season undertaken by the Italian Archaeological Mission at the site of Erimi-Laonin tou Porakou, Cyprus.
Compelling evidence for new tombs at Qubbet el-Hawa in Aswan
The discovery of a two-metre high ancient retaining wall below the visitors’ pathway in the northern part of the West Aswan cemetery at Qubbet el-Hawa was announced by the Ministry of Antiquities.
The most exciting archaeological discoveries of 2016
2016 has been a year copious with archaeological discoveries. Here is a list of the 10 most exciting ones.
J. Paul Getty Museum acquires rare first-century carved gem
The J. Paul Getty Museum recently acquired at auction a rare first-century carved gem depicting a seated nude woman and standing nude man, likely the goddess Aphrodite and her lover, Adonis.
Computer models find ancient solutions to modern problems
Washington State University archaeologists are at the helm of new research using sophisticated computer technology to learn how past societies responded to climate change.
Possible location of King Arthur’s Camelot found
The quest to find King Arthur’s Camelot has puzzled and intrigued scholars and fans for a thousand years. Now, the search may finally be over.
Ancient Greek colony in Russia had complex system of fortifications
Fortifications in the remote Greek colony 2,000 years ago in Tanais were more complex than previously thought.
New prehistoric bird species discovered
A team of geologists at the University of Rochester has discovered a new species of bird in the Canadian Arctic.
Earliest evidence discovered of plants cooked in ancient pottery
A team of international scientists, led by the University of Bristol, has uncovered the earliest direct evidence of humans processing plants for food found anywhere in the world.
Nepal: Post-disaster excavations at earthquake-damaged Jagannath and Gopinath Temples
UNESCO has commissioned post-disaster rescue excavations at earthquake-damaged monuments within the Kathmandu Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Nea Pafos: The ancient theatre area was a major hub of activity
It was constructed around 300 BC and used for performance and entertainment for over six centuries until the 4th century AD.
Underwater archaeological surveys of the ancient harbour at Lechaion
The most significant results of this year's surveys.
How did a fitting from an Irish horse’s harness end up as a brooch for a Norwegian Viking woman?
When a female Norwegian Viking died some time during the 9th century, she was buried wearing a status symbol: a beautiful piece of bronze jewellery...
A human skeleton found in a well of the Pafos Agora
Rooms, glass vessels, coin hoards and a human skeleton were found during the Agora excavations in the ancient city of Nea Pafos.
Merchant associations, domestic cults and architecture in late Hellenistic Delos
The lecture examines the material as well as the epigraphic evidence of merchant associations and domestic cults in late Hellenistic Delos.
A 1st World War French-Serbian Military Hospital in Thermi/Sedes
Temporary photographic exhibition opening on December 22nd, in the Historical Museum of Serbia.
Researchers investigate ancient species in Gulf of Alaska
Invasive species have shaped island ecosystems and landscapes in the Gulf of Alaska, but their histories are unknown.
Study sheds light on the function of the penis bone in male competition
A new UCL study examines how the baculum (penis bone) evolved in mammals and explores its possible function in primates and carnivores.
Europe’s earliest humans did not use fire
Studying dental plaque from a 1.2 million year old hominin archaeologists extracted microfossils to find the earliest direct evidence of food eaten by early humans.
Crimean treasures to go to the Ukrainian State
A Dutch court ruled on December 14, 2016 that the Crimean artefacts loaned to the Allard Pierson Museum should return to Ukraine.