Antiquities
Bronze statue, artifacts reveal ancient cult of Odysseus on Ithaca
Excavations at 'Homer's School' reveal artifacts bearing his name and a bronze statue, confirming the existence of an ancient cult worshiping the hero.
Underwater drones find pristine gold, relics on lost galleon San José near Pillars of Hercules
Rare Roman sarcophagus depicting Dionysus and Hercules found in Caesarea
Original architecture of ancient Roman fountain revealed in Perre Ancient City
World famous dolphin fresco replica in Knossos collapses
Archaeologists cite neglect of Knossos site and urgent need for restoration.
African figurines illuminate Early Christian life in the Negev, Israel
Ebony and bone pendants carved in the likeness of African men and women have been documented in three sixth–seventh-century Christian graves at Tel Malḥata, south-east of Beersheba.
Egypt recovers queen Hatshepsut relics antiquities from the US
Artifacts include gilded sarcophagus lids over 5,500 years old and a Fayum mummy portrait.
Rare Abbasid-Era red clay flask featuring camel art found in Yatir
Decorated flask uncovered in cave-turned-olive press at Horvat 'Anim; symbol of camels’ central role in early Islamic economy.
Ancient pyramid, coins, and weapons: Archaeologists unearth Judean Desert treasure trove
A 2,200-year-old pyramid-shaped structure and artifacts were uncovered in the Judean Desert, reshaping history. The IAA-led dig near Nahal Zohar invites volunteers to help uncover its purpose.
Thief steals 5,000-year-old 500kg megalith from Immekath I grave
In addition to the seized stone from the megalithic grave, investigators discovered on the property of the convicted individual eight other stones arranged in a circle.
Archivist working for Greek authorities suspected as archaeology smuggling ring kingpin
Greek authorities arrested 23 individuals in Northern Greece, alleged to be part of three antiquities smuggling rings.
Rare 2,000-year-old strawberry-shaped Iron Age divination spoon discovered on Isle of Man
Similar ritual spoons have been found in Britain, Ireland, and France. The British Museum holds several pairs, one engraved with a cross and the other with a small hole.
Morocco identifies preliminary sites of nine WWI shipwrecks off southern coast
The shipwrecks are vessels from Japan, Norway, France, England, Portugal, and Italy.
Netherlands returns 119 Benin bronzes, redressing 1897 British expedition looting
In recent years, about 1,100 objects from German, Scottish, British, and French museums have been returned amid pressure over colonial-era acquisitions.
Egypt begins restoration of Ramesseum Temple in Luxor
Currently, the temple is largely in ruins due to the earthquake that struck Egypt in 27 BCE. Remains of colossal statues and columns can still be seen.
