Satellite images show widespread damage to historical sites in Syria
Four of six major archaeological sites in Syria have been heavily looted and damaged, according to a AAAS analysis of high-resolution satellite images.
Clay seals prove existence of David and Solomon
Six official clay seals found by a Mississippi State University (MSU) archaeological team at a small site in Israel offer evidence that supports the existence of biblical kings David and Solomon.
The Tumuli of Meganissi
Dr OlimpiaVikatou, Director, Ephorate of Antiquities in Aetolia, Acarnania and Leukas will address the topic "The Tumuli of Meganissi" on Thursday, December 18th, 2014.
12th century Cypriot looted frescoes presented in London
Tasoula Hadjitofi presented four 12th century looted frescoes taken from Cyprus, which she repatriated on behalf of Walk of Truth.
Back to future with Roman architectural concrete
Research at Berkeley Lab's Advanced Light Source reveals key to longevity of imperial Roman monuments.
Cemetery and settlement with apsidal buildings
The findings reveal information about life and death of the Late Bronze Age in the area.
Germany announces tough law against illicit excavations and trade
With an amendment to the law on the protection of cultural heritage Germany wants to help rein in illicit excavations and trade in archeological objects.
Smithsonian’s Asian art collection will be released online
The Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, the Smithsonian’s museums of Asian art, will release their entire collections online Jan. 1, 2015.
Two Cypriot heads sold by Sotheby’s
Two Cypriot heads were sold by Sotheby's despite the fact that The Walk of Truth (WoT) had demanded the withdrawal of these antiquities until their provenance had been determined.
New discoveries at Karnak temple
After the discoveries at the Ramesseum temple on Luxor’s west bank last week, new finds were announced at Karnak temple.
Earthquake Studies by the Acropolis Restoration Service
To address the seismic behavior of the Acropolis monuments, the Acropolis Restoration Service (YSMA) integrates innovations stemming from academic research in the restoration studies.
Water’s role in the rise and fall of the Roman Empire
Smart agricultural practices and an extensive grain-trade network enabled the Romans to thrive in the water-limited environment of the Mediterranean, a new study shows.
Tomb of Amun’s “divine spouse” discovered in the Ramesseum
The French-Egyptian mission excavating the Morturary temple of Ramses II on the west bank of Luxor “The Ramesseum” has discovered a tomb of Karomama.
Antikythera shipwreck revisited
Antikythera shipwreck has offered a great insight in ancient life. Underwater excavations have now led to new findings providing further details.
The settlement of Zagora on Andros and the city of Balboura in Northern Lycia
Lecture by Prof. Jim Coulton in the framework of the Lecture series "Gazes of the city: between architectural and archaeological approaches"at the National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF).
Excavations at the site of Katalymata ton Plakoton
The 8th season of excavations at the site of Katalymata ton Plakoton on the Akrotiri Peninsula has been completed.
Underwater excavation reveals lost Levantine village
A 7,500-year-old underwater water well that has been partially excavated from a site on Israel’s Mediterranean coast near Haifa will give important insights into the Neolithic society that once lived there.
Death and Afterlife in Ancient Greece
The exhibition explores one of the most important issues that puzzled and continues to concern humans; the fate of the immortal soul after the death of the mortal body.
Theodore Ralli: Looking East
The exhibition "Theodore Ralli: Looking East" is opening today, December 11th, 2014 at the Benaki Museum in Athens.
A Sacred Law from the Athenian Agora
Unique in many ways, this exciting and challenging document provides exceptional new evidence for cult practice in Athens.
Denmark Bronze Age glass beads and Tutankhamun
Analyses of glass beads found in Denmark give us new knowledge of Bronze Age trade routes.
Viking warriors settling in northern seas were not only male
DNA analyses have shown the stereotype of Viking men pillaging and raping in raids of the British Isles is now overruled, as women too had a key part.
Amon singer sarcophagus discovered intact
At Qurnet Marei at Assassif area (Luxor’s west bank), archaeologists stumbled upon what is believed to be the sarcophagus of god Amun’s singer.
Chios know-how of cultivating mastic on UNESCO’s list
The know-how of cultivating mastic on the island of Chios (East Aegean) has been inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.