Archaeology Around the World

Features stories on discoveries, excavations, and artifacts that reveal insights into ancient civilizations and reshape historical timelines.

Istanbul is seeing a revival of Hammam culture

Many hammams are being restored to revive this age-old practice, becoming favorites among both tourists and locals.

Just how far did the Roman Empire reach? Newly discovered soldier's tomb supplies key evidence

The tomb is believed to belong to a soldier nicknamed "Flaccus," whose name was deduced from the inscription "FLAC" carved on a bowl found among the funerary objects.

Can you solve the riddle the Egyptian priestess faced to enter the next world?

Archaeologists uncover hidden 3,900-year-old tomb of Egyptian priestess in Asyut.

Phoenician shipwreck 'Mazarrón II' rescued after 2,600 years underwater

The ship, measuring 8.10 meters in length, is exceptional as one of the few complete Phoenician ships found to date.

Adam Staples and friends unearthed a medieval coin hoard worth $5.6 million

The hoard includes coins depicting both William the Conqueror and Harold II, offering insight into the turbulent period following the Norman Conquest of England.

2,940 Roman Coins and 200 Silver Pieces Found Miles from Empire's Frontier in Germany

Experts do not know how or why the enormous treasure ended up in that location, especially given the lack of other archaeological evidence in the area.

Underwater archaeologist identifies 250 treasure-laden shipwrecks along Portuguese coast

Among the shipwrecks identified is the Nossa Senhora do Rosário, a Spanish ship that sank in 1589 near Troia, carrying 22 tons of gold and silver.

MIT researchers uncover self-healing secret of ancient Roman concrete's durability

Romans used hot mixing with quicklime, giving their concrete self-healing abilities.

Ossuary inscribed with the words ‘brother of Jesus’ now on display in Atlanta

In 2003, its owner, Oded Golan, was accused of forging the inscription. Golan was later acquitted of all charges.

Ancient Egyptians manipulated sheep horns, study reveals

The skull at the base of the horn core was fractured, repositioned, and tied together for a few weeks until the fractures healed.

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