Scientists have discovered an Upper Paleolithic cave painting of a camel in the Ural Mountains
An ancient image of a two-humped camel has been discovered in Kapova cave (Southern Urals); the age of the image is preliminarily estimated in the interval from 14,500 to 37,700 years.
An exceptional mosaic came to light in Laodicea
This time, an exceptional floor mosaic was discovered in Laodicea, which, following an initial examination by archaeologists is thought to be from a gymnasium.
Australia requests the return of the Parthenon Marbles
"We demand and we will continue to demand rectification of the injustice committed by Lord Elgin two centuries ago", said Prime Minister of the State of Victoria, Daniel Andrews.
Hygieia and Eros sculpture found in Turkey
During excavations in the Ancient City of Anazarbos, known as Anavarza in Turkish, in the southern province of Adana, archaeologists found a sculpture of the goddess Hygieia and god Eros.
Batavia’s mysteries unfold with discovery of mass grave
An international team of archaeologists, including scientists from The University of Western Australia and the Western Australian Museum, has discovered a new communal grave in the Abrolhos Islands, the result of deaths after a shipwreck of the Dutch East India company ship Batavia.
Third Roman temple in Silchester may have been part of Nero’s vanity project
A Roman temple uncovered in a Hampshire farmyard by University of Reading archaeologists may be the first building of its kind in Britain to be dated back to the reign of Emperor Nero.
Mixing the ancient and the new – preserving rock art at the touch of a button
Some of the world’s most ancient art could be protected with a new app designed by Newcastle University heritage and software experts.
Unique collection of metal artefacts from Iron Age settlement sheds new light on prehistoric feasting rituals
A unique collection of Iron Age metal artefacts which sheds new light on feasting rituals among prehistoric communities has been discovered by archaeologists from the University of Leicester during an excavation at Glenfield Park, Leicestershire.
Rapid Reaction Mechanism for the protection of cultural heritage in crisis situations
The purpose of the article is to highlight specific political, legal and organizational aspects of the consultation, reflecting both UNESCO’s objectives as well as the national aspirations of its members, for a subject whose nature is not only “for culture” but also for "international security”.
Huge castle discovered at the bottom of Lake Van
A team of archaeologists and divers exploring Lake Van in Turkey found an immense castle preserved underwater dating back about 3,000 years.
L. Koniordou: In three years time the Kasta tomb monument will become accessible to the public
The Central Archaeological Council (CAC) is expected shortly to approve a study for the restoration of the monument’s sculptural decoration.
Cheating in Ancient Myth
The e-journal “Electra” welcomes submissions of articles for its forthcoming volume.
Plague likely a Stone Age arrival to central Europe
The plague-causing bacterium Yersinia pestis may have first come to Europe with the large-scale migration of steppe nomads in the Stone Age, millennia before the first known historical epidemics.
A gold leaf from Napoleon’s crown sold for 625,000 Euros
To date, the exquisitely crafted leaf with its embossed veins had been kept by the descendants of the goldsmith who had made it.
Archaeologists discover three Roman shipwrecks
Archaeologists in Egypt have announced the discovery of three underwater shipwrecks that date from the Roman Era in Abu Qir Bay, Alexandria.
An international group of scientists reveals the mystery about the origin of gold
An international group of scientists, with the participation of the University of Granada (UGR), has shed new light on the origin of gold, one of the most intriguing mysteries for Mankind since ancient times and which even today doesn’t have an answer that convinces the scientific community.
3D reconstruction of Denmark’s Viking king yields new information
The bones from a famous Viking king have been reconstructed and printed in 3D revealing a lump on his neck.
Travel to Greece with Professor Nagy
Exploring Greece’s famous archaeological sites and museums with Professor Gregory Nagy and a group of students, HeroesX participants, and alumni.
Ancient barley took high road to China
First domesticated 10,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent of the Middle East, wheat and barley took vastly different routes to China.
Cycladic snapshots of the monuments and their people
The archaeological exhibition “Cycladic snapshots of the monuments and their people” is opening at the Byzantine and Christian Museum today, November 22, 2017 at 20.00.
Stolen artefacts to be returned to Egypt
A collection of artefacts stolen and smuggled out of Egypt are to be returned by Cyprus.
Chopin’s heart examined to identify cause of death
Researchers examining the pickled heart of Frederic Chopin think the famous composer died from complications of tuberculosis.
Professor publishes archaeological research on social inequality
The origins of social inequality might lie in the remnants of ancient Eurasia's agricultural societies, according to an article recently published in the major science journal Nature.