Distribution of mammoths in last Ice Age map published
The most accurate global map of the maximum geographic distribution of the woolly mammoth during the last Ice Age has been published.
Satellite images show Temple of Bel destruction
The destruction of the Temple of Bel in Palmyra by the Islamic State has been confirmed through satellite images by the UN.
Giant Egyptian statues on display in Paris
Three giant Egyptian statues, part of an exhibition at the Arab World Institute in Paris, have been transported to France. The three statues on display as a preview of the “Osiris: Egypt’s Sunken Mysteries” exhibition, opening on 8 September, had
New significant finds in centre of Athens archaeological sites
Greek Culture Ministry announced two significant finds on Friday at the archaeological sites of Kerameikos Cemetery and Roman Agora, at the centre of Athens.
Retrieving river water levels reveal WW2 finds in Poland
Drought in Poland has caused the levels of the water in rivers to fall to record lows, revealing significant WW2 remnants, Jewish tombstones and a Soviet fighter plane.
World’s oldest bible to be displayed at the British Museum
The world's oldest bible, The Codex Sinaiticus, will be lent by the British Library to the British Museum for an exhibition covering 1,200 years of Christian, Islamic and Jewish faith in Egypt after the pharaohs.
IS blow up part of Temple of Bel in Palmyra
The Islamic State has destroyed through explosives part of what is thought to be the most important temple of the ancient Syrian site of Palmyra, the Temple of Bel.
Headless remains in Kazakhstan puzzle archaeologists
Numerous theories have been proposed to explain the lack of heads from the dead.
Rare Use of Blue Pigment Found in Ancient Mummy Portraits
Ancient artists used the pigment Egyptian blue as material for underdrawings and for modulating color in Egyptian mummy portraits.
Where bread began
Team including researchers from Bar-Ilan University and Harvard University unravel the mystery of 12,500-year-old rock-cut mortars found throughout Southwestern Asia.
Arianna villa frescoes restored in Stabiae
Murals ornamenting the oldest villa in the ancient town of Stabiae, the villa Arianna, underwent conservation.
The Geronisos Island Expedition
The New York University Geronisos Island Expedition has conducted four weeks of excavation this summer at the island of Geronisos.
Experimental archaeology at the Prastio-Mesorotsos site
The 2015 excavation of the cooking installations at the Prastio-Mesorotsos site was accompanied by a simultaneous experimental archaeology project that resulted in a replica pit oven.
Οξυδερκείν at Korakou
A Conference by the Institute of Aegean Prehistory and by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens. It will take place in Athens and Corinth on September 4-6, 2015.
Laconia: Important finds at two excavations
A Mycenaean palace, Linear B tablets, Egyptian scarabs, Bronze swords, a Doric capital with a hypotrachelium are some of the astonishing finds of recent surveys in Laconia, Greece.
UNESCO condemns the destruction the Baalshamin Temple
The Director-General of UNESCO firmly condemns the destruction of the ancient temple of Baalshamin, an iconic part of the Syrian site of Palmyra, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Archaeologists aim to unravel the mystery of the Rhynie Man
A team of archaeologists from the University of Aberdeen are leading a dig which they hope will yield answers to the mystery of Aberdeenshire’s ‘oldest man’.
Argentina to return thousands of artefacts to Ecuador and Peru
Argentina said it will return more than 4,000 archaeological artefacts to Ecuador and Peru.
Isis blew up Baal Shamin temple in Palmyra
Isis blew up Baal Shamin temple in Palmyra on Sunday, official says.
In a world without humans…
New study shows what the natural worldwide diversity patterns of mammals would be like in the absence of past and present human impacts.
Nazi ghost train found in Poland?
Two treasure hunters in Poland claim they have located legendary train loaded with gold from the Nazi-era.
The Ceremonial Sounds that Accompanied Our Ancestors’ Funerals
Large stone boulder mortars were used to pound food and were also an integral part of funeral rituals of the Natufian culture that inhabited ancient Middle East between 15,000 and 11,500 years ago.
Pagan warrior tomb found in Poland
A large wooden chamber tomb has been brought to light by archaeologists during excavations near the Opatowska Gate in Sandomierz, Poland.
Marine geoarchaeological survey on Crete
Joint survey by the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities and the Institute of Mediterranean Studies in Agioi Theodoroi (Niros or Kokkini Hani), Istron (Kalo Horio, Lasithi) and the area of Poros, Elounda (ancient Olous).