Chimpanzee stone tool diversity
Research has shown that stone tool using chimpanzees in West Africa have distinct and recognizable material cultures.
World’s earliest evidence of opium use found in Israel
Opium residue was found in pottery vessels excavated at Tel Yehud, dating back to the 14th century BC.
Impressive statue of Hercules came to light at Philippi
The statue which is larger than life depicts a clean shaven Hercules with a young body.
New Curtin-led research discovers the heart of our evolution
Researchers have discovered a 380-million-year-old heart – the oldest ever found – alongside a separate fossilised stomach, intestine and liver in an ancient jawed fish.
New finds in the sanctuary of Artemis Amarysia
Several new buildings of the Geometric and the Archaic period as well as impressive finds were discovered during the excavations.
Beads show European trade in African interior used Indigenous routes
The study is based on a collection of 29 glass beads excavated at three sites in the Kasitu Valley in northern Malawi.
Ancient finds found in a burial cave from the time of Pharaoh Rameses II
The cave may provide a complete picture of the funerary customs of the Late Bronze Age, according to Dr. Eli Yannai, IAA Bronze Age expert.
Sarcophagus of high-ranking official from reign of Rameses II found
Archaeologists have uncovered the granite sarcophagus of a high-ranking official from the reign of Ramesses II at Saqqara, Egypt.
Dimitris Pandermalis and Dion
“The archaeological site of Dion would not exist at all had it not been for the enthusiasm and dedication of Dimitris Pandermalis ” said Ms. Sdrolia to the Athens and Macedonia News Agency.
Egypt recovers 2 ancient statues from Belgium
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities received two antique statues that were smuggled to Belgium.
New last ice age findings in Palawan cave
New discoveries unearthed dating back to the last glacial maximum (LGM) or at the height of the last ice age at Pilanduk Cave in Palawan.
Asia Minor: Splendour – Destruction – Uprooting – Creation
More than 1,100 exhibits and over 500 photographs will bring to life the heyday of Hellenism before the persecutions, the dramatic period of 1919-1923 as well as the settlement of the refugees in Greece.
2 Post-Doc researchers in Bronze Age Aegean and Cypriot architecture
The Department of Archaeology at Ghent University is seeking two well-qualified applicants for full-time post-doctoral research contracts.
Tutankhamun and Carter
“Tutankhamun and Carter: Assessing the impact of a major archaeological find” will take place on 16th and 17th of February 2023, at the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Lisbon.
Lise Manniche has passed away
The Danish Egyptological Society is very sad to announce that the editor of Papyrus, a leading member of the society, and a world-recognized scholar, Dr. Lise Manniche passed
away suddenly.
New data from excavations at Ovriokastron on Lesvos
It sheds light on aspects of habitation during prehistoric and historical times.
Dimitris Pantermalis has passed away
"It is with great sadness that we say farewell to a rare scientist, an inspiring teacher, a valuable partner, a good friend" said Lina Mendoni.
Donkeys were domesticated 7000 years ago
This is revealed by the comprehensive analysis of 238 genomes of modern and ancient donkeys by researchers from various countries.
Earliest Gibbon Fossil Found in Southwest China
A team of scientists has discovered the earliest gibbon fossil — a finding that fills a gap in the evolutionary history of apes.
Life of earliest modern humans in Europe
Archaeological excavations in Romania reveal a possible ‘projectile workshop’ of early Homo sapiens.
International meeting: Parthenon and Democracy at the Acropolis Museum
The Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports and the Acropolis Museum organize an international meeting titled ‘Parthenon and Democracy’ on Friday 16 September 2022.
Art-facts and Artefacts. Visualising the Material World in Middle Kingdom Egypt
The new volume of the series Middle Kingdom Studies is now available online.
‘Jesuit’ trade ring found at Fort St. Joseph
During excavations at Fort St. Joseph archaeologists found a “Jesuit” trade ring.
D.A. Bragg Returns Stolen Italian Sculptures from the Getty Museum
Getty Museum Agreed to Repatriate the Items Following Manhattan DA’s Criminal Investigation and Seizure.