New York University Yeronisos Island Expedition continues work
Archaeological surveys and excavation were conducted on land and underwater, together with coastal mapping and 3D modelling, and a comprehensive study of excavated materials in preparation for publication.
1,700-year-old spider monkey remains discovered in Teotihuacán
Researchers found complete remains of the monkey and through it the earliest evidence of primate captivity, translocation, and gift diplomacy between Teotihuacán and Mayan elite.
Ötzi the Iceman, 30 years on: A reappraisal of the find
It proves the prevailing theory about Ötzi dying after a conflict, freezing to death and then covered with glacier ice untli 1991 wrong.
Earliest human remains in the UK reveal connection of European hominins
New research has brought us closer to understanding how early humans in Britain may have been related to other European populations over 400,000 years ago.
The guided tour of and accessibility to Knossos to be upgraded
New routes for visitors in the Palace and the archaeological site of Knossos are planned to improve the touring experience.
Surprising relationship between the teeth and the evolution of pregnancy
The CENIEH has participated in work which analyzed fossilized molars and skull fragments from the period of the terminal Miocene to the Plio-Pleistocene.
New finds at the temple of Buto in Egypt
Archaeologist uncovered the remains of a colonnaded hall, upon the completion of the excavation work in the temple.
Kuwaiti-Polish archaeologists back at Bahra 1 in the Al-Subiyah desert
After a break caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Kuwaiti-Polish Archaeological Mission (KPAM) resumed work in the Al-Subiyah desert in Northern Kuwait.
New research about footprints of Ice Age humans in North America
A new study brings the age claim of the preserved footprints found in New Mexico’s Lake Otero Basin into question.
Oldest evidence of the controlled use of fire to cook food found in Israel
New light on the question of when early man began using fire to cook food, which has been the subject of much scientific discussion for over a century.
Τhe new finds from the acropolis of Falasarna
Findings predominantly from the Archaic period were brought to light by the excavation of the main area of the ancient temple of Demeter on the acropolis of Falasarna.
The restoration of Artemisia Gentileschi’s Inclination in Casa Buonarroti
The results of the investigation and restoration will be made public through the organisation of an exhibition in Casa Buonarroti.
2022 fieldwork season at Kouklia-Marchello, Cyprus completed
The 2022 excavations brought to light exciting new finds, among which a double burial dating to the early 12th century BC.
D.A. Bragg returns 192 stolen antiquities to Pakistan
Last week (Nov. 10), Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., announced the return of 192 antiquities collectively valued at nearly $3.4 million to the people of Pakistan.
Recently discovered gold coin may be the oldest ever found in Canada
A gold coin that was recently discovered on Newfoundland’s south coast may be the oldest-known English coin found in an archaeological context in Canada.
Late Roman antiquities discovered in Plateia Theatrou, Athens
The data so far has established that these are the architectural remains of a fairly extensive building complex.
Previously unknown monumental temple discovered
Archeologists from the universities of Freiburg and Mainz identify one of the largest known sacred buildings of the Etruscans.
Thirsty wheat needed new water management strategy in ancient China
Research from Washington University in St. Louis shows that a practice of purposeful water management, or irrigation, was adopted in northern China about 4,000 years ago.
Large group of bronze statues found in Italy
Twenty four bronze statues in an exceptional preservation state have been found during excavations at the ancient baths of San Casciano dei Bagni, in Tuscany.
Why are sustainable practices often elusive?
The goal was to measure how spatial, temporal, cognitive, and cultural limitations affect humans’ understanding of their environments.
Old bone links lost American parrot to ancient Indigenous bird trade
The research challenges the assumption that all parrot remains found in American Southwest archaeological sites have their origins in Mexico.
Climate activists glued their hands on paintings by Goya
A man and woman glued their hand on Goya's "The clothed Maja" and "The Nude Maja" and wrote "+1.5°C" on the wall between the two paintings in black marker.
Ancient rock-cut tunnel discovered beneath Taposiris Magna in Egypt
A tunnel carved into the rock at a depth of about 13 m below the surface was found in the area of the Temple of Taposiris Magna.
The starting point for the National Gallery
New life is being given to the National Gallery by the two-year programme announced last Monday by the its director Syrago Tsiara.